[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide----IRAN, LIBYA, JAPAN, BOTSWANA

2011-11-24 Thread Rick Halperin
Nov. 24 IRAN-executions Iran hangs 11 convicted drug smugglers, says state TV Iran hanged 11 convicted drug traffickers on Thursday, state television reported, the latest in a series of executions in the country that rights groups say has the world's highest per capita execution

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----USA

2011-11-24 Thread Rick Halperin
Nov. 24 USA: There is much to be thankful for in today's America. Despite its numerous economic, social, cultural, and political problems (and they are numerous), this is still a great country to live in and to work for social justice through peaceful means. I give thanks for many

[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

2011-11-24 Thread Rick Halperin
Nov. 24 IRAQexecutions Iraq hangs 12 Al Qaeda men for wedding massacre 12 Al Qaeda members were executed in Iraq Thursday for their role in the horrific massacre of 70 people during a wedding ceremony in 2006, the Iraqi Ministry of Justice said. According to the Iraqi