Japanese authorities executed three prisoners on Tuesday, the first executions in two years. The government justified the executions by saying "atrocious crimes" require the continuation of capital punishment.

Japan hangs 3, defends 'capital punishment', calls it necessary for 'atrocious crimes'

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Japan hangs 3, defends 'capital punishment', calls it necessary for 'atrocious crimes'