BBC
Bbc: Death of Saddam Hussein
An excellent site that features views, reactions, and analysis of the rule and death of Saddam Hussein.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Saddam Hussein, a Life of Violence
An effective synopsis of the life of Hussein, from his young life through the rule of Iran to his capture in December, 2003.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Saddam Hussein
A comprehensive biography of Saddam Hussein that includes his early years, his rise to power, the Iraq wars, and his pursuit and capture. Article includes links to related information.
BBC
Bbc: Saddam Hussein's Rise to Power
A concise, detailed account of Hussein's life, this article attempts to provide perspective on Hussein's rise to power and rule in Iraq. (November 17, 1998)
BBC
Bbc News: Arab Media Urge Fair Trial for Saddam Hussein
An article which discusses the reactions of the Arab world media to the trial of Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in court on July 1, 2004. The Arab media seems to be supporting Saddam.
BBC
Bbc: Iraqi Press Reactions to Trial of Saddam Hussein
A series of excerpts taken from various Iraqi newspapers on their reaction to Saddam Hussein and his first appearance in an Iraqi court on July 1, 2004.
FOX News
Fox News: Saddam's Sons Confirmed Dead; Two u.s. Soldiers Killed in Separate Attacks
This article discusses the deaths of Saddam Hussein's sons, Oday and Qusay, and the implications their deaths have for the War in Iraq. (July 23, 2003)
Other
Nuclear Weapon Archive: Iraq's Nuclear Weapons Program
Examine the development of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Program from its inception in the late 1950s to the emergence of Saddam Hussein and the implementation of his nuclear weapon policy. (2001)
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Iraq
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Iraq. Content includes a focus on Saddam Hussein, Iraq's press and media, an Iraqi timeline of key events, and much more.
PBS
Frontline: Chasing Saddam's Weapons
A discussion on the search for the weapons of mass destruction which were given as a reason to go to war with Iraq. Tries to discover why the intelligence went wrong and why there have not been any weapons of mass destruction found. (24...
NBC
Msnbc: Saddam's Legacy of Violence and War
MSNBC offers a breaking news story on the capture of Saddam Hussein also tells of his rise to power.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Iraq in Transition
This site provides comprehensive reports on the conflict in Iraq and includes a news archive that stretches from December 28, 2010 back to 2003 and the beginning of the war. Additional features include reports on the war and Saddam...
BBC
Bbc: Saddam Hussein in Pictures
A slide show that shows images of Saddam Hussein throughout his life. Gives a brief description about each of the pictures. (14 December 2003)
CNN
Cnn: Defiant Saddam Rejects Court & Charges
An account of Saddam Hussein's first appearance in court on July 1, 2004 to fact his accusers. He claimed that he is still the legal president of Iraq and believes the court has no authority to try him.
CNN
Cnn: Transcript of Saddam Proceeding
The actual transcript of the verbal interactions between Saddam Hussein and the judge on July 1, 2004 at his first appearance in Court. He claims to be the president of Iraq.
PBS
Pbs: Online News Hour Iraq in Transition
Continual news updates concerning the situation in Iraq. Side menu bar includes these topics: reconstruction, remnants of Saddam's regime, key players, key maps, and information for students and teachers. (Updated to 28 December 2010)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: The Iraq War
News archive, with articles, audio, video, and interactive resources, on the initial intervention in Iraq, beginning with pre-invasion military buildup (fall 2002) and ending with President George W. Bush's declaration (spring 2003) that...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: What Are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq? Lesson
This is a question that we all think about. Explore it with your students and try to figure out what a postmodern victory looks like in Iraq in an age of asymmetrical warefare. (2003)
NBC
Msnbc: Conflict in Iraq
A site that continually updates the news of the conflict in Iraq. Contains slide shows and videos on special features related to the conflict. (2009)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Intervention in Iraq?
Web page from March, 2003, as the U.S. prepares for war with Iraq.
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Trial Head Vows Justice
An interview with Salam Chalabi, the head of the Iraqi Special Tribunal, which is trying Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other charges. The article also gives details on Saddam Hussein's first court appearance on July 1, 2004.
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam's "Special Tribunal"
A short description of the Iraqi court which has been established to try former officials of Saddam Hussein's government for war crimes. Those accused include Saddam Hussein himself and other top leaders such as "Chemical Ali".
BBC
Bbc News: Saddam Fights Back in Court
An article by British journalist John Simpson on his reaction to seeing and hearing Saddam Hussein in his first court appearance on July 1, 2001.