In an announcement well-timed with the conclusion of bilateral talks between the U.S. and China, Beijing declared that it would drastically cut the number of executions. But China accounted for the vast majority of worldwide executions in 2008.
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Analysis
July 29, 2009
China promises to execute fewer criminals
Elections and Coups
January 9, 2009
Major government shifts of 2008
Last year saw both the departure of old leaders and the arrival of new ones, military coups and unprecedented democratic elections. Here is a selection of major government shifts around the globe in 2008.
