Outcry after Iran hangs 2 on blasphemy charges
While the Islamic republic's law permits executions for blasphemy, hangings of people convicted of such charges have been relatively rare in recent years.
Iran executes 2 more men in connection with protests
The latest hangings double the number of executions to four over the nationwide unrest.
Japanese death row inmates sue over 'cruel' hanging
Japan is one of the few economically developed countries to still have the death penalty, and hanging has been its sole execution method for around a century and a half.
Japan executes three prisoners in first hangings since 2019
Japan is one of the few developed countries to keep the death penalty, and public support for capital punishment remains high despite international criticism, especially from rights groups.
