World Split On Iraq Divided Over Death Sentence

WACO, Texas -- Saddam Hussein's death sentence is drawing mixed reactions around the world.
The range of reactions reflects new geopolitical fault lines drawn after the U.S. decision to invade Iraq.

The European Union welcomes the verdict. But the EU said Saddam should not be put to death. At the Vatican, Pope Benedict's top prelate for justice issues called the sentence a throwback to "eye for an eye" vengeance.

A respected Muslim cleric in Thailand calls the Saddam case "the problem of America and its domestic politics." He said "Maybe Bush will use this case to tell the voters that Saddam is dead and that the Americans are safe." But as he puts it, "actually the American people will be in more danger with the death of Saddam."

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