New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern denounced Brunei's decision to implement Islamic laws that would allow death by stoning for adultery and homosexuality on Thursday.

Brunei's new death penalty for gay sex 'fly in the face' of human rights: New Zealand PM Ardern

As the kingdom of Brunei enacted new Islamic laws that make gay sex and adultery punishable by stoning to death, a number of celebrities have come out in the open to boycott hotels owned by them.

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Brunei has defended its right to implement Islamic laws that would allow death by stoning for adultery and homosexuality against growing global criticism. Brunei, a Muslim-majority former British protectorate with a population of around 400,000, will implement the Sharia laws from April 3, punishing sodomy, adultery and rape with the death penalty, including by stoning, and theft with amputation.

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British MPs vote against all alternative Brexit options British MPs on Wednesday voted against eight alternative Brexit options aimed at overcoming the deadlock over Prime Minister Theresa May's unpopular European Union divorce deal.

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Adultery and gay sex in Brunei will be subject to death by stoning from next week, authorities said, under a strict Sharia law that has been on hold for four years amid heavy criticism.

Brunei to punish gay sex and adultery with death by stoning

China has built several artificial islands in the disputed area fueling further tensions between countries who have accused it of playing brinkmanship.

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