The signing of the basic law was originally planned for last week but was postponed twice -- once after a series of bomb explosions targeting Shi'ites and again after Shi'ites on the council expressed concerns with the terms.
A large explosion was heard in central Baghdad a kilometer from the convention center where the delegates signed the document.
The interim constitution is a key part of U.S. plans to hand power to the Iraqis on 30 June. The charter will remain in force until a permanent constitution is approved in a referendum planned for late 2005.
A large explosion was heard in central Baghdad a kilometer from the convention center where the delegates signed the document.
The interim constitution is a key part of U.S. plans to hand power to the Iraqis on 30 June. The charter will remain in force until a permanent constitution is approved in a referendum planned for late 2005.
