RENEE MONTAGNE, host:
Good morning, I'm Renee Montagne. With oil prices plunging, the Iraqi government is casting about for other income. It's putting Saddam Hussein's luxury yacht up for sale. The 270-foot Ocean Breeze has gold faucets, swimming pools, and a rocket launching system. It could fetch up to $35 million. The BBC reports that the dictator spent little time on his yacht. He was too worried about unrest if he left the country. You're listening to Morning Edition. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.