Victim's brother gives emotive statement in court, described accused as brutal, inhumane

HANOI, June 25 — Vietnam's National Assembly has passed a revised Penal Code, abolishing the death penalty for eight crimes, including embezzlement, reported Xinhua, quoting a Vietnam News Agency report.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Three friends who were convicted of killing a man three years ago in which the body of the victim has yet to be found had their death sentences upheld by the Court of Appeal today.

SINGAPORE, Nov 9 — Nagaenthran K.