WORLD EXECUTIONS 2009

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8593438.stm

China: thousands suspected executed by injection and shooting

Iran: more than 388 executions, by hanging or stoning

Iraq: more than 120 executions by hanging

Saudi Arabia: at least 69 executions by beheading or crucifixion

US: 52 executions by lethal injection or electrocution