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US state poised for first execution with fentanyl
Fentanyl killed more than 20 000 people in the US in 2016. It is 50 times more powerful than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine
Nevada postpones execution using controversial opioid
Nevada's plan to use fentanyl has drawn criticism from medics and activists who call the move a dangerous human experiment
Shepherds and Butchers and one-dimensional characters
Both director and producer are stuck in an anachronistic milieu that will not be inconvenienced by nuanced and sensitive storytelling.
Kim’s cruelty blows the world away
But, more importantly, how much more will the top brass of North Korea tolerate?
US pharmacy blocked from selling execution drug
A US court has blocked The Apothecary Shoppe from selling a drug used in executions that has could cause "lingering and ultimately inhumane pain".
Seven men executed in Saudi Arabia after rejected appeal
Seven Saudi men convicted of theft have been beheaded, more than a week after rights group appealed to the king for clemency.
Three executions in Japan since Shinzo Abe’s appointment
Japan has carried out three executions since its new prime minister was elected – a sign Tokyo will defy pressure to abolish executions.
Zimbabwe finds new hangman, Amnesty fears new executions
Amnesty International says it fears Zimbabwe will resume executions after prison officials were quoted saying they have found a new hangman.
SA woman jailed in China unaware of impending execution
A South African woman who is due to be executed by China for drug smuggling is apparently unaware of her fate, as is the practice of the state.
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