Saddam to run again

Saddam Hussein, whose seven year presidential term expires in October, was today nominated for another term by the country's top decision-making body.

A referendum on Saddam's second term will be held on October 15.

The Revolutionary Command Council said its members "have asserted that the leadership of President Saddam Hussein ... has been a strong guarantee for protecting Iraq's independence and continuing on the march to development despite the imperialist and Zionists' plots and the unjust embargo imposed on our people."

The Iraqi National Assembly, the 250- ember parliament controlled by Saddam's ruling Baath Party, will convene in an emergency session to endorse the nomination

In an October 1995 referendum, Iraqis endorsed Saddam as president for a seven year term.