Saddam to be tried by Iraqis, says Bush

THE debate over the fate of Saddam Hussein continued yesterday as US President George W Bush said he would be put on trial in a manner to be determined in conjunction with Iraqis.

The US leader made clear he would have no qualms if, ultimately, Saddam were to be sentenced to death for his crimes.

Asked if the death penalty could be considered, Iraq's Governing Council leader Abdelaziz al-Hakim said: "Yes. Absolutely."