Unix Timestamp: 1064534400
Friday, September 26. 2003, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Iraq – Constitution: Secretary of State Colin Powell, responding to a rapid timetable self-rule demands from France (and others), states the United States would set a deadline of six months for Iraqi leaders working under the coalition occupation to produce a new constitution. The constitution would clear the way for elections and the installation of a new leadership next year. //www.iht.com/articles/111463.html//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3141490.stm

Iraq – Terrorism: Mortar rounds hit killing at least seven civilian Iraqis in the town square of Baquba. At least 20 civilian were wounded. Also, Akila al-Hashemi, a member of Iraq's Governing Council, was buried in Najaf a day after she died from wounds inflicted by an unidentified gunmen. //www.iht.com/articles/111548.html