Capital punishment

Malaysia has abolished the death penalty, leaving activists wondering if Singapore will follow

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland halts federal executions, orders review of protocols

Montana bill that could allow executions to resume looms over Canadian man on death row

U.S. Supreme Court to hear bid to reinstate Boston Marathon bomber’s death sentence

Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish the death penalty

Drug dealer convicted in seven killings could face execution

Federal judge delays execution of only woman on U.S. death row

Judge rules Justice Department’s new lethal injection protocol violates drug safety laws, halts execution

China sentences fourth Canadian to death on drug charges

China sentences third Canadian to death on drug charges

U.S. carries out second federal execution this week after Supreme Court decision

U.S. judge halts execution amid claims inmate isn’t mentally fit

With hiatus on U.S. federal executions over, next inmate faces lethal injection Wednesday

U.S. judge delays first federal executions in 17 years

U.S. appeals court rules first federal execution in 17 years can proceed on Monday

Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam, who helped inspire 2017 protests, sentenced to death

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block upcoming federal executions

Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors and floggings

Saudi Arabia sentences five people to death for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing

For those aging with HIV, Dr. Peter Centre offers a safe place

Canadian sentenced to death in China protests innocence at lower-profile appeal hearing

Canadian sentenced to death in China launches appeal, writes own request for review

Unusual speed of Canadian’s death sentence triggers debate in China

China’s leadership remains keenly attuned to the power of death