Iranian Woman Faces Stoning Tomorrow

Iranian authorities have reportedly ordered that Sakineh Ashtiani be executed for adultery tomorrow, and protesters are mounting a last-ditch effort to save her.

Iranian authorities have reportedly ordered that Sakineh Ashtiani be executed for adultery tomorrow, and protesters are mounting a last-ditch effort to save her.

Iran's chief prosecutor says Sakineh Ashtiani could still face stoning for adultery. This contradicts a report that the stoning had been canceled, and President Ahmadinejad's statement that the sentence "was made up."
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