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Iran widely condemns Saudi execution of Shiite leader

Iran's leaders on Sunday strongly condemned the execution of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia.

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IS releases video showing gov't forces' execution in Syria's Palmyra

​The Islamic State (IS) militants released a video footage on Saturday, purporting to show the execution of as many as 25 government forces in the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria, according to a monitor group.

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Indonesia confirms to execute 9 drug convicts

​Indonesia's Attorney General Muhammad Prasetyo confirmed on Tuesday that execution against nine drug convicts including eight foreigners would be conducted at midnight or at earliest on Wednesday.

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Indonesia says relations with Australia to be affected by executions

​Indonesia's Ambassador to Australia Nadjib Riphat Kesoema said on Wednesday his country is not " trigger happy" but confirmed "all aspects" of relations between the countries would be affected by the impending execution of two Australians.

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Execution delay may risk Indonesia's foreign relations

​Indonesia's move to delay the execution of drug and murder convicts following frequent abortion calls from Australia in doing so was thought to be discriminative and may risk Indonesia's relations with countries whose nationals involved in drug cases had been executed.

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Indonesia goes ahead with death execution plans despite pressure

​Indonesian government goes ahead with plans to execute more drug convicts as part of its efforts to eradicate rampant and serious drug abuse problem in the country despite negative responses demonstrated by domestic rights groups and some countries.

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Bangladesh businesses hold white flag rallies for peace defying general strike

Defying the countrywide dawn-to-dusk general strike enforced by an Islamist party protesting the execution of its leader convicted of war crimes, thousands of Bangladesh businessmen staged white flag rallies calling for a " peaceful business environment."