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Sept. 24 — Under the glare of the international spotlight, a court in Nigeria on Thursday is expected to decide the fate of Amina Lawal, a young mother sentenced to death by stoning. After an 18-month court battle, this is her final chance to appeal for leniency under a harsh interpretation of Islamic law. There are good reasons that this case has drawn widespread attention, but experts say the basic fact of Lawal’s case — condemnation to death for adultery or another sexual offense — is not as rare as it would seem. • Buy Life Insurance • MSNBC Hot...