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The last of a group of 21 university professors and administrators caught in a sweep by U.S. forces here last month were released on Saturday in this former strong-hold of Saddam Hussain - and the tales they brought home of their captors were not flattering ones.

Cracks are emerging in the relationship between the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority and the Iraqi Governing Council, suggesting that as the Iraqis gain more power they may well pursue policies that could undercut coalition efforts to install a democratic government.

A committee that is debating how to draft a new constitution is leaving the crucial question of how to choose constitutional convention delegates to the 24-member Iraqi Governing Council, all but assuring that it will be a month or two before the process begins.

Mother denies son's link to Saddam

Shiite role key to transition

Rumsfeld comments enrage Arab public

Weeds grow in the cracks of the cement pavement now and the summer wind off the Tigris stirs the empty liquor cartons in the trashed Boat Club, Uday Hussain's favourite party spot.

Life is nightmare in Iraqi hospital

Uncertainty grips Iraq

Iraqi woman’s road to power comes at great personal cost.