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Oklahoma set to execute man for 20-year-old home invasion-murder case

On Thursday, Oklahoma was ready to execute a guy who shot and killed a lady during a home invasion robbery 20 years ago.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:31 PM IST

USA: Florida man scheduled for first execution of 2025 for double murder

In the first execution the state has seen this year, a Florida man convicted of killing a husband and wife while fishing at a secluded property while the couple's child watched is set to be put to death by lethal injection on Thursday.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 12:28 PM IST

Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein

Iraq arrests former security official over execution of Shiite cleric who opposed Saddam Hussein
Published on Feb 01, 2025 12:28 AM IST

China executes man for killing 35 people in deadly car rampage in Zhuhai

China hanged a man on Monday who was responsible for the bloodiest mass assault in the nation's history, a vehicle rampage in November that killed 35 people in the southern city of Zhuhai.
Published on Jan 20, 2025 02:08 PM IST

Iran executed over 900 people, including dozens of women, in 2024: UN

Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building,
Published on Jan 07, 2025 08:00 PM IST

Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners this year so far: Report

Over 100 foreigners have been killed by Saudi Arabia this year, marking an unprecedented increase in the number of executions.
Published on Nov 17, 2024 06:14 PM IST

Richard Branson condemns execution of Marcellus Williams: ‘Shameful day’

Deacon Dave Billips, with the Office of Peace and Justice with the St. Louis Archdiocese, holds a sign as he stands with protesters holding space to halt the execution of Marcellus Williams on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, outside the Carnahan Courthouse in St. Louis. (Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
Published on Sep 25, 2024 10:37 PM IST

Missouri inmate's lawyers seek Supreme Court intervention hours before his planned execution

Missouri inmate's lawyers seek Supreme Court intervention hours before his planned execution
Published on Sep 25, 2024 12:07 AM IST

Alabama Supreme Court authorises third nitrogen gas execution

The Alabama Supreme Court granted the state attorney general’s request to authorize the execution of Carey Dale Grayson, one of four teenagers convicted in the 1994 killing of Vickie Deblieux in Jefferson County. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will set Grayson’s execution date.
Published on Aug 15, 2024 09:32 PM IST

Iran executes 29, a day after protester's hanging: rights group

Those executed, who included two Afghan nationals, had been convicted of murder, drug-related and rape charges. (Reuters/File)
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 12:32 AM IST

"Implementation and execution": Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey reveals India's mantra for success against Australia

"Implementation and execution": Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey reveals India's mantra for success against Australia
Published on Jun 24, 2024 04:03 AM IST

Missouri governor turns down clemency for inmate facing execution on Tuesday

Missouri governor turns down clemency for inmate facing execution on Tuesday
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 01:50 AM IST

Who is Alan Eugene Miller? Alabama court authorises second nitrogen execution

The Alabama Supreme Court on Thursday granted the state attorney general's request for an execution date for Alan Eugene Miller, who survived a 2022 lethal injection attempt.
Published on May 04, 2024 03:48 PM IST

Poll code can’t come in the way of judicial orders, rules Punjab and Haryana HC

In the case at hand, the adjournment was sought in February from the high court to comply with an order whereby a candidate was to be issued an appointment letter for the post of a male constable.
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Georgia set to resume executions after a 4-year pause due to Covid

Georgia last carried out an execution in January 2020.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 11:29 PM IST

Idaho fails to execute serial killer Thomas Creech after 10 failed attempts

Idaho on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech, one of the longest-serving death row inmates in the U.S., after a medical team repeatedly failed to find a vein where they could establish an intravenous line to carry out the lethal injection. (Idaho Department of Correction via AP, File)
Published on Feb 29, 2024 06:35 AM IST

Kim Kardashian and Texas death row inmate Ivan Cantu connection explained

Media personality and socialite Kim Kardashian
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 06:29 PM IST

Alabama AG says nitrogen gas execution was ‘textbook’, vows to use it again

Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was put to death with nitrogen gas.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 07:42 PM IST

UN rights chief on first nitrogen gas execution in US: ‘May amount to torture’

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 02:22 PM IST

Supreme Court declines to halt first US nitrogen-gas execution in Alabama case

Kenneth Smith, 58, is scheduled to be executed Jan. 25, 2024, at a south Alabama prison by nitrogen gas. (AP)
Published on Jan 25, 2024 02:00 AM IST

Alabama to carry out US' 1st nitrogen gas execution despite warning, here's why

A federal judge decided last week that Alabama can use nitrogen gas to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, who was found guilty of killing a preacher's wife in 1988 as a murder for hire
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 04:51 PM IST

Iran hangs nine convicted drug traffickers: Report

An Iranian flag flutters.
Published on Jan 02, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Swedish citizen faces Iran execution 'shortly', warns UN

The UN rights office said Saturday that a "moratorium on all death sentences is urgently required" in Iran.
Published on Dec 23, 2023 10:56 PM IST

Double murderer executed in US state of Oklahoma

Phillip Hancock had been sentenced to death for the April 2001 murders of Robert Jett and James Lynch, members of a biker gang. (File)
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 11:12 AM IST

New Parliament should pave way for renewed democracy

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India hopes for a renewed democracy along with a new Parliament building. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 02:55 AM IST

Saudi Arabia executes US man for killing Egyptian father: Report

The Gulf kingdom is frequently criticised for its prolific use of capital punishment. (HT FILE)
Published on Aug 16, 2023 11:52 PM IST

Police need to be sensitised about hate speeches: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday posted a bunch of petitions seeking to curb hate speech after two weeks. (File)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 02:15 PM IST

First time in 20 years, Singapore executes a woman convict for selling 30g drug

The execution was carried out despite appeals from rights groups.
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 12:28 PM IST

Iran hangs Iranian-Swedish man over 2018 attack killing 25

Cha'ab's execution comes as a Swedish court last year sentenced an Iranian to life in prison over his part in the 1988 mass executions in Iran at the end of its war with Iraq. (File)
Published on May 06, 2023 02:07 PM IST