Thai serial killer cremated after decades as museum display
Si Ouey's was tried and found guilty of murder and executed by firing squad on Sept. 16, 1959. He was 32. The truth about his case, however, is difficult to confirm.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Bahrain executes three Shi'ites convicted of killing policemen
State news agency BNA said the men were executed by firing squad in the presence of a judge, doctor and a Muslim cleric.
Sun Jan 15 2017
China court finds man executed 21 years ago innocent
Nie Shubin was 20 years old when he faced a firing squad in 1995, two days after being convicted of rape and murder.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Indonesia executes one local, 3 foreign drug convicts
Indonesia on Friday executed one local and three Nigerian drug convicts by firing squad, an official said.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Indonesia rejects international pleas to halt executions
Indonesia Thursday rejected appeals from the UN and EU to halt the execution of 14 drug convicts including foreigners, as speculation mounted they could face the firing squad in a matter of hours.
Thu Jul 28 2016
Filipina on death row in Indonesia has family birthday visit
A Filipina on death row in Indonesia was visited by family Tuesday for a late birthday bash, as her supporters maintained the single mother would be proclaimed innocent and escape the firing squad.
Tue Jan 12 2016
US stays out of row on Indonesian executions
The United States, where the death penalty is still carried out, on Wednesday steered clear of a storm of global protest triggered by Indonesia's execution of seven foreign drug traffickers.
Thu Apr 30 2015
Indonesian executions spark international anger
Indonesia faced a storm of international protest Wednesday for putting seven foreign drug convicts before a firing squad, but Filipinos rejoiced after a compatriot was spared at the last minute.
Thu Apr 30 2015
Indonesia gears up for executions as families wail in grief
Indonesia made final preparations Tuesday to execute eight foreigners by firing squad, as weeping family members paid last visits to their loved ones.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Indonesian executions: key questions and answers
Here are key questions and answers about the process of execution on a Indonesian prison island, shot by firing squad.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Profiles of foreigners due to be executed in Indonesia
Here are brief profiles of the inmates, who include two from Australia, one each from Brazil and the Philippines, and four from Africa, who are set to be executed in Indonesia.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Decision to execute foreigners sets Indonesia apart
Here are several countries and territories in the region that impose the death penalty for drugs offences
Tue Apr 28 2015
Indonesian court rejects death row Australians' appeal
Indonesia's legal chief says Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have now exhausted all legal attempts to avoid the firing squad.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Australians on Indonesia death row submit appeal evidence
Lawyers for two Australian drug smugglers facing execution in Indonesia submitted evidence to a court on Wednesday as part of the men's latest attempt to avoid the firing squad.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Jakarta delays execution of two Australians, denies pressure to blame
Indonesia has delayed the execution of two Australian drug smugglers by up to a month, backtracking on an earlier pledge to put the pair before the firing squad by the end of February.
Fri Feb 20 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024