Saddam challenges Bush to TV debate in interview with CBS

THE broadcast of an interview with Saddam Hussein, who challenged US President George W Bush to a televised debate, was being held up

"Portions of the interview were to air yesterday on The Early Show, but Iraqi Television held up transmission of the tapes while they were being translated," the website said.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather said on Monday night he had an exclusive three-hour interview with Saddam in which the Iraqi leader challenged President Bush to a televised debate.