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Who was behind Pakistan singer's murder?

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A popular singer's murder on June 18th has reignited the debate on freedom of expression and the weight of tradition in Pakistan. Ghazala Javed was known for standing up to the Taliban when they banned singing and dancing in her home province of Swat Valley. The 24-year-old had two dozen albums to her name, and millions of fans across Pakistan and Afghanistan. But it's thought she might have died following a domestic dispute rather than a revenge killing.

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WHALING

by eidekay - 07/07/2012 - 22:37

It has been my several decades efforts that has not worked to have an International ban on killing Whales. These are just such wonderful animals in sea that don't harm any human nor come to shores like sharks sometimes do! If the readers are on board with me alert your friends and business contacts to tell them of the help you are seeking to ban whaling. We must also target Japan the biggest Culprit plus Norway, Iceland and now South Korea. If you believe strongly I recommend you not to buy any product from these countries!!

Killing of Whales

by Anonyme - 07/07/2012 - 22:25

I have been following the inability of people who love animals and also sea mammals like whales that are been killed falsely in the name of Research. The Culprit nations are Japan on top of the list followed by Norway, Iceland and now South Korea. It has been my lifelong effort to get an International ban established on killing any whales at Sea. I urge all readers of this message to respond to me if you don't agree stating reasons on this site. If you do, please boycott buying goods from these Culprit nations starting with Japanese Cars!

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