October 19
SOUTHEAST ASIA:
South-East Asian countries are backing away from the death penaltyBut not
from extra-judicial killings
Malaysia is hardly known for the leniency of its punishments. Sharia (Islamic
law) applies in some states and canings offer a violent public
October 19
IDAHO:
Man to Face Death Penalty in Birthday Party Stabbing RampageProsecutors say
a man suspected of going on a stabbing rampage at a children's party, killing a
little girl celebrating her 3rd birthday and wounding 8 others in Idaho, will
face the death penalty.
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