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As Japan ignores Amnesty praise and puts three prisoners to death, IBTimes UK looks at the countries with the bloodiest execution records.
Nigeria Threat to Ban British Airways, Virgin Atlantic over Discrimination
The government of Nigeria has given British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and all foreign airlines operating in the country a 30-day- ultimatum to replace what it described as discriminatory policies.
Uganda: Turkish Tourist Who Abused 50 Young Girls Freed After Paying Fine
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Fakhra Younus: Profile of Pakistan Acid Victim who Died Twice
Suicide of sex worker years after acid attack highlights Pakistan's shame in treatment of women.
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Philadelphia Terror Alert: Man with Explosives in Backpack Stopped Boarding Plane
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Greek Police Sweep Immigrants From Streets
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New Development Bank Tops BRICS Summit Agenda
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US Florida Teen Killer gets Life Sentences for Killing 2 Brit Tourists
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Tibet Celebrates Serfs Emancipation Day
Tibetans marked the liberation of one million Tibetan serfs and slaves when the feudal serf system was abolished in 1959.
Japan Hangs Three Inmates in First Executions Since 2010
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Bururi Long-Fingered Frog Rediscovered
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Dominique Strauss Kahn Alleged Photo with Prostitute Jade May Help Prosecutors
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David Cameron Commits to High Security at Olympic Games
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British Man Arrested in Somalia on links to Radical Islamic Group
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Journalists Nassim Terreri and Walid Bledi Killed in Syria by Assad's Shabiha Militia
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