Spain economic crisis sends 5,000 horses a month to slaughter
July 10th, 2012 - 11:07 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 10 (IANS/EFE) The economic crisis in Spain is sending almost 5,000 horses a month to the slaughterhouse and has increased the number of animals abandoned because their owners ... Read more...
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The 130-year-old pony race being held in Assam
February 4th, 2010 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
By Apem KamondongJorhat (Assam), Feb.4 (ANI): Not many may know pony race has been one of the oldest sporting events of northeast India and draws huge public response every year.The 130th ... Read more...
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Swayze was romantic superstar with charm, swagger (Obituary)
September 15th, 2009 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
By Andy Goldberg
Los Angeles, Sep 15 (DPA) Patrick Swayze, whose smashing success in the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing" turned him into a romantic and rebellious icon for millions of young American women ... Read more...
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Actor Patrick Swayze dead at 57 after cancer battle (Lead)
September 15th, 2009 - 11:39 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 15 (DPA) Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, a symbol of youthful vitality in the 1980s' movie world, has died at 57 after a protracted battle with cancer, his spokeswoman Annett ... Read more...
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