Iraqi court adjourns after Saddam death sentence

BAGHDAD, Nov 5 (Reuters) An Iraqi judge adjourned the court after sentencing Saddam Hussein and two of his aides to death by hanging today.

Three other former Baath party officials were sentenced to 15 years in prison for their roles in the killing of 148 Shi'ite villagers after a failed assassination bid on Saddam in 1982.

One other official was freed.

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