Date set for execution

SANAA - Yemen is tomorrow expected to execute in public a man who shot dead four schoolchildren and two teachers, a judicial …

SANAA - Yemen is tomorrow expected to execute in public a man who shot dead four schoolchildren and two teachers, a judicial official said.

"The execution will take place in a public place but there is a dispute among judicial officials on whether a Kalashnikov rifle will be used or a sword for beheading," he said.

"The Supreme Court approved execution by firing squad but decided that a crucifixion should not take place, another official said.

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