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Alabama: 28-year-old black man killed 59-year-old white woman while walking her dog – Prosecutors are asking for the death penalty

As described in the indictment, the 28-year-old man dragged the 59-year-old white woman hundreds of meters away from the main path in a wooded area, where he stabbed her several times

Escalation of executions in Iran: 975 in 2024

Iran carries out the most executions after China

Biden: He commuted the death sentences of 37 death row inmates to life imprisonment

These commutations - to life in prison without parole - are consistent with the moratorium the current administration has imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and mass murders, Biden said

Thailand: Woman sentenced to death for murdering 14 friends with cyanide

The 36-year-old woman was addicted to gambling and targeted friends who owed them money - After poisoning them, she stole money and jewellery from their homes

Israeli Culture Minister calls for death penalty for those convicted of treason

Recent arrests of Israelis for spying for Iranian agents in exchange for cash fuel debate on harsh penalties

China executed couple convicted of murdering two young children, a case that shocked the nation

Tragedy and Justice: The disturbing case of a gruesome crime and swift executions in China

Where the Most Death Penalties Are Carried Out (infographic)

China is the leader

Ukraine war: 2 Britons and Moroccan appear in Donetsk rebel court

The three are facing the death penalty charged with fighting as mercenaries

Iranian mother and child to not be extradited, Greek Supreme Court rules

The 37-year-old mother had fled Iran after being subjected to domestic abuse by her spouse

Uganda announces “Kill the Gays” bill that will bring in the death penalty for homosexuals

Bill to be reintroduced to parliament within weeks and will be voted on this year

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