Sara Sharif: Murdered girl was being home schooled, says neighbour
"I never saw her smile or laugh," a neighbour of murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif tells the BBC.
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26 horses killed in Georgia barn blaze
Twenty-six horses died in a devastating fire that swept through a barn on a Georgia farm early Sunday, the Forsyth County Fire Department said.
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Animal advocates call for changes to wild horse wrangling following deaths during roundup in Nevada
An animal advocacy group is calling for changes to the federal government's wild horse wrangling operations after a roundup in Nevada left multiple stallions, mares and foals injured or dead.
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How a horse's death may lead to reform for ancient Japanese festival
A 680-year-old Shinto festival accused of animal cruelty has promised reforms after a horse died.
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Horse 'left to die' is now prize-winning show pony
Irish police found Woody lying, exhausted, across a pavement in County Tipperary last year.
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Puntland media guide
An overview of the media in Puntland, as well as links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
As horse racing's best trainers rake in millions, records show they've violated rules aimed at keeping the animals safe
As horse racing's elite saddle up for the final race of the coveted Triple Crown at New York's Belmont Stakes, the sport's top trainers will face off for their share of the $1.5 million purse at the lavish, star-studded event -- amid growing scrutiny after a recent spate of horse deaths.
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Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year.
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Horse dies at Belmont Park after sustaining injury during race ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale
A horse died following a race at Belmont Park after sustaining an injury Thursday ahead of next week's Triple Crown finale.
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Horse racing-Protester runs onto track as 31 arrested over Epsom Derby disruption
Police arrested 31 people in connection with plans to disrupt Saturday's Epsom Derby, including a man who was
1970-01-01 08:00
Horse racing: Churchill Downs to suspend racing amid safety review
Churchill Downs on Friday said it would suspend racing as it conducts a "top-to-bottom" safety review following the
1970-01-01 08:00
Churchill Downs will suspend all racing operations to further evaluate safety measures amid increase in horse deaths
Churchill Downs Incorporated, the Louisville organization that hosts the Kentucky Derby, is set to temporarily suspend all racing operations at its legendary racetrack to review protocols in the wake of a series of horse deaths, the company announced on Friday.
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