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Malaysia Frees Australian Granny Facing Death Penalty Over Drug Trade
An Australian woman sentenced to death for drug-trafficking in Malaysia was acquitted on Tuesday after the Federal Court in Kuala Lumpur quashed her earlier conviction by a lower court.
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Bodies of Australians Executed in Indonesia Arrive Home: Reports
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he was confident Australia could restore its relationship with Indonesia despite anger over the execution of two drug convicts, whose bodies reportedly returned home today.
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Australian Condemnation After Indonesia Execution Reports
A top official from Australia's foreign ministry called the death penalty an "abuse of state power" Wednesday after the reported execution of two Australian drug convicts in Indonesia.
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Indonesia Executes 8 Convicts, Filipina Spared: Local Media
Indonesia, on early Wednesday, executed seven foreign drug convicts including two Australians by firing squad but a Filipina was spared at the 11th hour, local reports said.
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Australians Get 72-Hour Notice of Execution in Indonesia: Source
Two Australian drug convicts were notified today that they will be executed by firing squad in 72 hours at the Indonesian prison island of Nusakambangan, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Indonesian Court Rejects Last-Ditch Appeal by Australian Death-Row Convict
An Indonesian court Monday dismissed an appeal by an Australian drug smuggler facing imminent execution against the president's rejection of his mercy plea, taking him a step closer to the firing squad.
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"Revolted" by Looming Indonesian Executions: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said he was "revolted" by the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers as preparations were under way to move the men to an island where they will be shot.
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Australian PM Tony Abbott Strikes Conciliatory Note Over Indonesia Executions
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott struck a conciliatory tone on Thursday after speaking with Indonesian President Joko Widodo about the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers.
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Australia Asks Indonesia to Rethink Death Penalty for Two Drug Offenders
Australia called on Indonesia on Friday to reconsider its decision to execute two Australians convicted of drug offences, a move that is likely to strain already fragile ties between the two neighbours.
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Malaysia Frees Australian Granny Facing Death Penalty Over Drug Trade
An Australian woman sentenced to death for drug-trafficking in Malaysia was acquitted on Tuesday after the Federal Court in Kuala Lumpur quashed her earlier conviction by a lower court.
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Bodies of Australians Executed in Indonesia Arrive Home: Reports
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he was confident Australia could restore its relationship with Indonesia despite anger over the execution of two drug convicts, whose bodies reportedly returned home today.
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Australian Condemnation After Indonesia Execution Reports
A top official from Australia's foreign ministry called the death penalty an "abuse of state power" Wednesday after the reported execution of two Australian drug convicts in Indonesia.
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Indonesia Executes 8 Convicts, Filipina Spared: Local Media
Indonesia, on early Wednesday, executed seven foreign drug convicts including two Australians by firing squad but a Filipina was spared at the 11th hour, local reports said.
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Australians Get 72-Hour Notice of Execution in Indonesia: Source
Two Australian drug convicts were notified today that they will be executed by firing squad in 72 hours at the Indonesian prison island of Nusakambangan, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Indonesian Court Rejects Last-Ditch Appeal by Australian Death-Row Convict
An Indonesian court Monday dismissed an appeal by an Australian drug smuggler facing imminent execution against the president's rejection of his mercy plea, taking him a step closer to the firing squad.
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"Revolted" by Looming Indonesian Executions: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said he was "revolted" by the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers as preparations were under way to move the men to an island where they will be shot.
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Australian PM Tony Abbott Strikes Conciliatory Note Over Indonesia Executions
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott struck a conciliatory tone on Thursday after speaking with Indonesian President Joko Widodo about the looming execution of two convicted Australian drug traffickers.
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Australia Asks Indonesia to Rethink Death Penalty for Two Drug Offenders
Australia called on Indonesia on Friday to reconsider its decision to execute two Australians convicted of drug offences, a move that is likely to strain already fragile ties between the two neighbours.
