news - 09 March 2026 - JAPAN

JAPAN: 87-YEAR-OLD MAN ON DEATH ROW FOR DOUBLE MURDER DIES IN DETENTION IN OSAKA

An 87-year-old man on death row for a double murder case more than four decades ago has died at the Osaka Detention House, Mainichi Broadcasting System reported on March 3, 2026.

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news - 09 March 2026 - PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN: SUPREME COURT ACQUITS FATHER ACCUSED OF POISONING SON, OVERTURNS DEATH SENTENCE

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has acquitted a man who was sentenced to death for allegedly poisoning his young son, declaring the decisions of the High Court and Trial Court null and void, Dunya News reported on March 9, 2026.

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news - 09 March 2026 - Alabama

USA - Alabama. Michael Sockwell, on death row since 1990, to get new trial

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USA - Ohio. Derrick Jamison wrongfully imprisoned in 1985 murder case, judge rules

09 March 2026

Can now seek compensation from the state

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IRAN - Hengaw report on violations of women’s rights

09 March 2026

At least 250 women killed during the January protests

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IRAN - Hrana Report on 9th day of war

09 March 2026

Polluted Air and Black Rain in Tehran

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USA - Deterrence and the Death Penalty

08 March 2026

DPIC Report

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