Discussion Questions Aired March 8, 20004 Yesterday, missiles struck a Baghdad building near where the signing of Iraq's interim constitution is set to take place today. 1. What is the status of Iraq's interim constitution? Why was the singing of the document delayed on Friday? Where is the signing taking place? Why is this event politically significant? * * * 2. What is the so-called Green Zone? What type of attacks took place on Sunday in this area? Why was the timing of these attacks significant? * * * 3. Why is the U.S. Department of Justice is sending 50 prosecutors, investigators and administrators to Iraq? Where is the trial of Saddam Hussein scheduled to take place? * * * Related Sites CNN.com: Iraqi interim constitution set for signing Monday (http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/03/07/sprj.nirq.main/index.html). CNN.com Special: The New Iraq (http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/new.iraq/) Keywords Iraq, rocket attacks, interim constitution, signing, coalition forces, Shiite leaders, Ba'athist regime, Saddam Hussein
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