Iraqis dancing in the streets

The news of the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was greeted by dancing in the streets and celebratory gunfire by the people of Baghdad, according to reports.

The news of the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was greeted by dancing in the streets and celebratory gunfire by the people of Baghdad, according to reports.

As his capture was welcomed by governments around the world, many residents took to the streets of the capital, waving flags, shooting guns in the air and cheering at the downfall of their former leader.

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