September 7, 2005

American hostage rescued in Iraq CNN - An American contractor who had been been held hostage in Iraq since November has been rescued from captivity, his ex-wife said Wednesday. Roy Hallums called from Baghdad on Wednesday, Susan Hallums told CNN. 8:24:19 AM

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iraq leader says Saddam "confesses" to killings Reuters - Ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein "confessed" to releasing orders for executions and a campaign against Kurds in which thousands of people are said to have been killed, President Jalal Talabani said. 8:01:21 AM