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South Korea: Ex-President Yoon’s insurrection trial to conclude this week
Seoul, Jan 5 (IANS) South Korean former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s trial on charges of leading an insurrection through his…
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India
‘My father will get justice when…’: Unnao rape victim demands death sentence for Kuldeep Sengar
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) With the Supreme Court staying the bail granted to Unnao rape convict and former UP…
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U.S. News
Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
Arizona’s jury finished a seven‑month trial on Thursday, giving a death sentence to Cleophus Cooksey Jr. for eight murders that took…
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U.S. News
Florida serial killer Frank Athen Walls, 58, is executed — becomes state’s 19th death row inmate to die
On Thursday evening, Florida carried out the execution of Frank Athen Walls, a 58‑year‑old man convicted of murdering five people.…
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U.S. News
Georgia parole board suspends death row inmate’s execution after last-minute clemency application
A Georgia death‑row inmate who was set to die this week has been granted a temporary stay after the state…
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U.S. News
Obese death row inmate requests gluttonous buffet for last meal
A 52‑year‑old Georgia inmate, who will be executed next Wednesday, has requested an indulgent, calorie‑laden last meal. The Georgia Department…
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U.S. News
Florida death row inmate claims prison officials use expired drugs in 4 recent executions: lawsuit
Frank Athen Walls, a 58‑year‑old death row inmate in Florida, told reporters that prison officials had been giving inmates expired…
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U.S. News
DOJ decides death-penalty fate of cop accused in murder of teen sex victim Sandra Birchmore
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that former Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell will not be charged with capital punishment,…
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World
UN chief Guterres opposes death penalty for Sheikh Hasina
United Nations officials have openly opposed a death‑sentence handed to Bangladesh’s opposition leader, Sheikh Hasina, by a court in Bangladesh. At…
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World
Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over crimes against humanity charges
In a dramatic turn in Bangladesh, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) handed down a death sentence on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
