Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
BBC News reports: Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
The story is also being covered by DW, Al Jazeera English, France 24 and The Verge and 1 other outlets. DW adds: Trump said the execution of the Fort Hood shooter can be viewed in person by families of the victims if they wish. Al Jazeera English adds: US president reverses Pentagon's plan to publicly stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan after outcry. France 24 adds: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was cancelling plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter – a project that had sparked outrage in the United States.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Fort Hood, Nidal Hasan and Pentagon.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- BBC News, DW, Al Jazeera English, France 24, The Verge and Variety
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- Fort Hood, Nidal Hasan, Pentagon, Nidal Malik Hasan
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- BBC NewsTrump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
- DWTrump says execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed
- Al Jazeera EnglishTrump says Fort Hood shooter execution will not be livestreamed
- VarietyTrump Says Execution of Fort Hood Shooter by Firing Squad Will Not Be Livestreamed
- The VergeTrump calls off livestream of execution
- France 24Fort Hood shooter’s firing squad execution will not be livestreamed, Trump says
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