Death Penalty
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EU: Israel’s decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is “very concerning”
Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the European Union, said…
French EU presidency to push for worldwide end to death penalty, says Macron
France will launch a campaign for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty as part of its upcoming presidency of the European…
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for crimes committed by minors
Saudi Arabia has ended the death penalty for crimes committed by minors after effectively abolishing floggings, as the kingdom seeks to blunt…
US government orders first federal executions since 2003
The US federal government is to resume executing death-row inmates after a 16-year hiatus. Attorney General William Barr said in a statement…
Breaking News: Pope Francis announces important change in Church teachings (Updated)
AP: Pope Francis has changed the Catholic Church teachings on death penalty. In an announcement he said that the death penalty is…