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Jun 27, 2025

Japan Executes Convicted Serial Killer Takahiro Shiraishi

The hanging marks Japan's first execution in nearly three years, following a shocking case of murder and dismemberment.

Source: nytimes.com

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Jun 25, 2025

Vietnam Eliminates Death Penalty for Embezzlement and Other Crimes

May 21, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025

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Mar 12, 2025

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Jan 20, 2025

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Dec 16, 2024
Five Members of Bali Nine Drug Smugglers Repatriated to Australia After 19 Years
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Dec 5, 2024
Shalom Nagar, the Reluctant Executioner of Adolf Eichmann, Passes Away
Source: nytimes.com
Nov 5, 2024
Outcry Prompts Nigeria to Withdraw Serious Charges Against Detained Teen Protesters
Source: nytimes.com
Oct 28, 2024
Iran Executes German-Iranian Dissident Following Controversial Conviction
Source: nytimes.com