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Little-known bullfighting tradition lives on in UAE
Far from Dubai's gleaming skyscrapers and renowned camel races, a bullfight is under way in the emirate of Fujairah, where the tradition continues unbeknown to most in the United Arab Emirates.
"Look at them fight!" a commentator shouts into a microphone as the first bovine battle of the day kicks off in the village of Al-Qurayyah.
Islamic halal slaughter banned in Greece, Supreme Court rules
Muslim and Jewish communities killed animals without prior stunning
Istanbul to host World Halal Summit and Halal Expo
Istanbul next week will host two major gatherings on the global market for products and services conforming to Islamic guidelines, known as halal.
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Bullfighter gored in testicles! (shocking video)
This is the horrific moment a bullfighter was gored in the BALLS during a fiesta tournament in Mexico.
Luis David Adame is seen writhing in pain after the bull’s horn scored a direct hit and left him with blood pouring from his wound.
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Bullfighting to be held for first time nationally in Turkey
Traditional bullfighting, which has been ongoing for 200 years in the eastern Black Sea province of Artvin, will be held for the first time nationally under name "Turkey's Bullfighting Championship" on Aug. 13.
Spanish bull fighter gored to death in France (graphic video)
A Spanish bullfighter died after he tripped in the ring and was gored by the bull in south-western France, according to media reports.
Ivan Fandino, 36, was taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries, Spanish news agency EFE reported, citing sources close to the Basque matador’s entourage.
Spain's Constitutional Court Annuls Catalonia's Corrida Ban
Spain's Constitutional Court has annulled the ban on traditional bullfighting which was introduced by local authorities in the northeastern region of Catalonia, reported AFP.
In its statement, the court argued that bullfighting is part of the Spanish heritage which can only be banned by a decision of the central government in Madrid and not by the regional government in Catalonia.
Horrid practices in 2015: Female bullfighter cuts off bull ears as trophy
Photos of a young female bullfighter showing off her trophies, in this case the severed ears of a bull, have caused a stir on the Internet.
30 year-old Lea Vicens, who recently took part in a bullfighting festival in France, fell from her horse in the arena during the show. Her life was endangered by her enraged victim.