Five ‘crimes’ that can get you killed

Headline Title: Five ‘crimes’ that can get you killed 15 April 2013 Even though most of the world has turned its back on the death penalty, some countries continue to impose capital punishment for acts like having consensual sexual relations outside marriage, opposing the government, offending religion and even drinking alcohol.This is despite international law barring states from handing out death sentences for any of these crimes.Here’s a list of some “crimes” that, in some parts of the world, can get you killed.1. Consensual sexual relations outside marriageIn…

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