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Iranian woman to be hanged Wednesday -rights group

An Iranian woman whose sentence of execution by stoning for adultery provoked a worldwide outcry will instead be hanged for murder on Wednesday, a human rights group said.

 

Iran Woman Who Faced Stoning to Be Lashed

Son of Iranian woman who faced death by stoning for adultery says authorities have imposed a new sentence of 99 lashes after case of mistaken identity.Afghans Protest U.S.

 

Vatican: stoning in Iran adultery case 'brutal'

Vatican: stoning in Iran adultery case 'brutal'

The Vatican raised the possibility Sunday of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery.

 

Man Found Guilty of Adultery Stoned to Death in Iran

A man found guilty of adultery has been stoned to death in Iran in spite of a ban on the practice.

 

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