New York Times: Executions Highest in 25 Years, Amnesty International Says
Despite a growing repudiation of the death penalty by governments around the world, at least 1,634 people were executed last year, the highest total in a quarter-century, Amnesty International said Wednesday in its annual report on capital punishment.
The deaths represent more than a 50 percent increase over the 1,061 recorded in 2014 by Amnesty, a London-based rights group that has made abolition of the death penalty one of its signature causes. The group said almost 90 percent of the 2015 executions were carried out in Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, which have repeatedly ignored pleas by rights groups to abandon capital punishment.
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MIDDLE EAST
Pentagon: US may set up more small outposts in Iraq.
Russia says its planes hit Nusra Front positions in Syria.
Islamic State attacks Syrian forces near Damascus.
Syrian army and allies launch attack south of Aleppo.
Iraqi forces face heavy resistance in ISIS-held town.
U.S., Iran keep Iraqi PM in place as he challenges ruling elite.
U.S., allies stage 23 strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: statement.
Cross-border shelling from Yemen kills two in Saudi.
Top U.S. official: Iran not gaining access to U.S. financial system.
ASIA
Pentagon concerned about North Korea jamming GPS signals, officials say.
China tightens the trade screws on North Korea.
Military and opposition up pressure on Pakistani PM Sharif.
China switches on lighthouse on artificial island in South China Sea.
China says business spats with Myanmar can be resolved.
Taliban leader, trying to end infighting, appoints critics to senior posts.
Fighting erupts near power lines to Afghan capital: officials.
As Afghan war escalates, schools forced to close.
John Kerry to make historic visit to Hiroshima memorial.
AFRICA
At least 100,000 displaced in Darfur fighting: UN.
As ICC dismisses Kenya case, victims of 2008 violence feel left behind.
Deadly clashes in Congo after disputed election.
Delays in implementing Mali peace deal mean gains for terrorists – UN peacekeeping chief.
Saudi king sets aside frustrations with Egypt for state visit.
Blow to Libya unity govt as Tripoli rival refuses to cede power.
Bad harvest adds to South Sudan food shortage.
South Africa to hold local government elections on August 3.
Central African Republic leader's party gets parliament majority.
EUROPE
Swiss police raid UEFA as Panama Papers scandal spreads.
Iceland government coalition appoints Johannsson as new PM: Progressive Party MP. Iceland government seeks new leader to avoid early vote after Panama leaks.
Deal on ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh hammered out in Moscow — Armenia’s defense minister. Armenia, Azeri General Staff chiefs agreed Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire in Moscow on April 5.
Nagorno-Karabakh truce holds, but residents fear renewed violence.
Separatist forces lose 50 troops in four days of Nagorno-Karabakh fighting.
Migrant crisis: European Commission proposes asylum reforms.
Terrorists entering Europe because of porous borders may be undetectable, EU's own border agency admits.
Dutch Premier says he can't hold to EU accord after `no' vote.
Ukraine president denies offshore trust set up to minimize tax.
Putin launches bid to rehabilitate Soviet legacy.
Putin creates new National Guard in Russia 'to fight terrorism'.
Kremlin admits corruption remains problem in Russia.
Exclusive: Russia sees oil price of $45-$50 per barrel 'acceptable' as it prepares for freeze deal - sources.
Ireland fails to elect leader for 2nd time.
AMERICAS
Rousseff impeachment should go ahead: commission rep. Brazilian impeachment vote gets go-ahead in Congress report.
Leftist Colombia rebels say paramilitary attacks slow peace deal.
Presidential hopefuls Cruz, Sanders look to New York.
Cruz defeats Trump and Sanders beats Clinton in Wisconsin primaries. Cruz, Sanders pick up convincing wins over Trump, Clinton in Wisconsin.
FBI head: No pressure to finish Clinton probe by convention.
Brazil's vice president faces impeachment proceedings.
Puerto Rico legislators approve bill for debt moratorium.
Peru erupts in anti-Fujimori protests days ahead of elections.
Venezuela arrests Interpol detective over cocaine haul.
Colombia’s elite hiding more than a quarter of country’s GDP in fiscal paradises.
Panama Papers law firm: 'We were hacked from abroad’.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State nets up to $200 million a year from antiquities: Russia.
Islamic State's oil revenues 'slashed' by air strikes: French experts.
US designates surviving Paris attacker as ‘global terrorist’.
Ex-Uruguayan president: ex-Gitmo detainees behaving badly.
Senate GOP bill would halt Gitmo transfers.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Alibaba surpasses Walmart as largest retail company in the world.
Google eyes move into political polling work.
Pfizer, Allergan scrap $160 billion deal after U.S. tax rule change. Pfizer abandons $160bn Allergan deal.
Politicians, celebs deny abuse of offshore accounts.
Obama calls for international tax reform amid Panama Papers revelations.
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