Brussels, 09/10/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 9 October, the European Commission deplored the decision of the Afghan authorities to carry out death sentences on six convicted criminals the previous day. While condemning “the heinous crimes” perpetrated, the spokesperson for High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton reiterated the EU's “strong and absolute opposition” to capital punishment in all cases and under all circumstances....