…a large, strong plastic bag used as a container for household rubbish…
…one of the last bottles from a bin of wine, usually sold at a reduced price…
…(in sport) a box or bench to which offending players can be sent for a period as a penalty during a game, especially in ice hockey…
…(1957–2011), Islamic militant, born in Saudi Arabia. He was regarded as the founder of al-Qaeda and the mastermind behind the September 11 terrorist attacks. Following the attacks he went into hiding, but was tracked down and killed by US special forces in Pakistan…
…a rubbish bin with a lid that swings shut after being pushed open…
…a large refuse bin set on wheels…
…(1937–2006), Iraqi President, Prime Minister, and head of the armed forces 1979–2003; full name Saddam bin Hussein at-Takriti. During his presidency Iraq fought a war with Iran (1980-8) and invaded Kuwait (1990), from which Iraqi forces were expelled in the Gulf War of 1991. He also ordered punitive attacks on Kurdish rebels in the north of Iraq and on the Marsh Arabs in the south. He was overthrown in 2003 following the invasion and occupation of Iraq by US-led forces. He was later tried for crimes against humanity and executed…
