Japan executes three death row inmates, a first under PM Kishida - Kyodo
It was the first time for the government to carry out the death penalty since Dec. 26, 2019, Kyodo added.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification
Capital punishment in Japan is conducted by hanging, and the practice of not informing inmates of the timing until shortly before execution has long been decried.
Fri Nov 05 2021
As execution time passes, fate of only woman on federal death row likely rests with US Supreme Court
Lawyers for the death row inmates are trying to get the remaining execution dates pushed back past Jan 20.
Wed Jan 13 2021
No interference in court case involving Malaysian in Singapore, says envoy
"We are aware that there is an effort to put pressure to bring a particular court case here to a higher profile," says Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Ilango Karuppannan.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Family seeks support for Singapore's death row inmate Kho Jabing
Jabing's sister Jumai and mother Lenduk are expected to leave for Kuala Lumpur from Singapore to seek help from several Sarawakian lawmakers and lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Tue Nov 10 2015
Texas death row inmate pins hopes on DNA evidence
After receiving a crucial DNA test results, a judge now has to decide whether Hank Skinner's execution should go ahead.
Wed Feb 05 2014
Japan death row inmates want prior warning
Death row inmates in Japan want to be told of their execution in advance, instead of on the day they are to be hanged, a lawmaker's survey said.
Sat Dec 29 2012