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JUNE 13, 2007IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN. DEATH PENALTY REQUEST BY NOBEL LAUREATE ATTORNEY SPARKS CRITICISM
The news that a young man has been executed in Tehran for raping and killing a woman has been met with
- JUNE 12, 2007ChinaDEATH PENALTY
FORMER CHINA FOOD AND DRUG BOSS APPEALS DEATH SENTENCE
the former head of China's food and drug agency has appealed his death sentence on a corruption
- JUNE 12, 2007JordanDEATH PENALTY
JORDAN'S APPEALS CRT COMMUTES SENTENCES FOR ATTACK PLOTTERS
Jordan's Appeals Court commuted death sentences issued by a military court in September 2000 against Khader Abu-Hosher, and his coconspirator Osama Samar.
- JUNE 12, 2007IranDEATH PENALTY
a man, identified as Golamhossein...
a man, identified as Golamhossein...
- JUNE 12, 2007NetherlandsDEATH PENALTY
Amin Mrini, a Dutch citizen of Moroccan origin...
Amin Mrini, a Dutch citizen of Moroccan origin...
JUNE 12, 2007ThailandDEATH PENALTYTHAILAND. CHARTER DRAFTERS PAVE WAY FOR END TO DEATH PENALTY
The Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) decided to remove the expression "death penalty" from its draft
- JUNE 11, 2007SudanDEATH PENALTY
SUDANESE BEHEADED IN SAUDI FOR MURDER
a Sudanese national was executed by the sword in Saudi Arabia after being convicted of murdering a Saudi man, the interior ministry said in a statement carried by SPA state news agency.
- JUNE 11, 2007CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
in Oakland, Alameda County jury has issued a death sentence to a cop killer.
in Oakland, Alameda County jury has issued a death sentence to a cop killer.
- JUNE 11, 2007PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a Pennsylvania death sentence.
the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a Pennsylvania death sentence.
- JUNE 11, 2007DelawareDEATH PENALTY
a new trial date has been set in the federal civil case that has held up all executions...
a new trial date has been set in the federal civil case that has held up all executions in Delaware since May 9, 2006 (see).
- JUNE 11, 2007United NationsDEATH PENALTY
UNPO JOINS CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE VOTE ON DEATH PENALTY RESOLUTION
With reference to previous UNPO initiatives related to the ongoing campaign for a global moratorium on the
JUNE 11, 2007ItalyDEATH PENALTYMORATORIUM. RADICAL PARTY: PLEA TO PRODI TO PRESENT RESOLUTION NOW
During a press conference held at the Radical Party, party leader, Marco Pannella, said: “we continue our non violent action. I urge the Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, along with the group of countries from all continents that have already showed their par
- JUNE 10, 2007IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN. PUBLICLY HANGED FOR MURDER
Iran has publicly hanged a man convicted of murder in the southern city of Kazeroun, the governmental Iran
- JUNE 10, 2007ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: TEACHER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR RAPING STUDENTS
a teacher in northwestern China was sentenced to death for raping 18 primary school girls, the second such case in the same area, state media reported.
- JUNE 10, 2007IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN PUBLICLY HANGS MAN FOR MURDER
Iran publicly hanged a man convicted of murder in the northern province of Golestan, the official IRNA news agency reported.
- JUNE 9, 2007IndianaDEATH PENALTY
Vanderburgh Superior Court Judge Robert Pigman formally...
Vanderburgh Superior Court Judge Robert Pigman formally...
- JUNE 9, 2007DelawareDEATH PENALTY
Superior Court Judge Jerome O. Herlihy formally sentenced James E. Cooke Jr. to death.
Superior Court Judge Jerome O. Herlihy formally sentenced James E. Cooke Jr. to death.
- JUNE 9, 2007United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA. DPIC'S NEW POLL AND REPORT SHOWS AMERICA BECOMING MORE DISTANT FROM THE DEATH PENALTY
Because of mistakes and a lack of efficacy, the death penalty is losing
- JUNE 8, 2007IranDEATH PENALTY
Ali Arbabi was hanged in a prison in the town of Iranshahr...
Ali Arbabi was hanged in a prison in the town of Iranshahr...
- JUNE 8, 2007ChinaDEATH PENALTY
MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING 6 PEOPLE IN E CHINA
a Chinese man was sentenced to death for murder, rape and burglary and fined 520,000 yuan, according to a ruling by a court in east China.
- JUNE 8, 2007Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
ONE EXECUTED IN SAUDI ARABIA
in Saudi Arabia, authorities beheaded a Saudi citizen for smuggling hashish.
- JUNE 8, 2007New MexicoDEATH PENALTY
Ruling in a pre-trial matter in New Mexico...
Ruling in a pre-trial matter in New Mexico...
- JUNE 8, 2007YemenDEATH PENALTY
the High Court in Yemen confirmed the death sentence...
the High Court in Yemen confirmed the death sentence...
JUNE 8, 2007ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA. FEWER EXECUTIONS AFTER LEGAL REFORM
The number of people executed has dropped in the first five months of the year after the Supreme People's
JUNE 8, 2007RwandaDEATH PENALTYRWANDA. COUNTRY SCRAPS DEATH PENALTY
Rwanda's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that should clear the way for
- JUNE 7, 2007ChinaDEATH PENALTY
RIGHTS IMAGE HAUNTS CHINA BEFORE GAMES: CAMPAIGNER
China has executed far fewer people since being awarded the 2008 Olympics six years ago but the
- JUNE 7, 2007IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: TWO GET CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN BIHAR
a local court in Aurangabad, India, awarded the death sentence to two people and life imprisonment to two others in connection with the abduction and killing of a six year old boy.
- JUNE 7, 2007MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
ROBBERY RESULTS IN DEATH PENALTY
Singapore national, Lim Seng, 36 and his Malaysian accomplice, Wang Hup Huat, 48, were sentenced to death in the Johor Baru High Court in Malaysia for the 2001 shooting of a passerby during a robbery.
- JUNE 7, 2007TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
in Nashville, the House of Representatives passed legislation...
in Nashville, the House of Representatives passed legislation creating a study commission to examine Tennessee's death penalty system.
- JUNE 7, 2007OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
in Arapaho, a Custer County jury voted to again sentence Richard Norman Rojem Junior to death.
in Arapaho, a Custer County jury voted to again sentence Richard Norman Rojem Junior to death.