'Baghdad building stadium for Olympic bid'

Saddam Hussein has confirmed plans to build a new 100,000 capacity Olympic-standard sports stadium in Baghdad.

'Baghdad building stadium for Olympic bid'

Saddam Hussein has confirmed plans to build a new 100,000 capacity Olympic-standard sports stadium in Baghdad.

It has led to speculation that Iraq will bid to host the Olympic Games in 2012, when London may also apply.

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