The trial of Saddam Hussein was on Wednesday adjourned until December 21, the presiding judge announced.

Two witnesses gave harrowing testimony and were cross-examined by lawyers before the session was adjourned.
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The landmark trial had been expected to be postponed after the Wednesday hearing to allow Iraq to concentrate on general elections on December 15.
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