People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Once-Banned Bloodsport Takes Wing

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A boisterous roar sweeps through the crowd as a pair of roosters spar in a sandy pit, their spurs kicking, wings flapping and beaks pecking. “Bizan! (Hit it),” one spectator barks in Dari. Cockfighting, known in Afghanistan as “Murgh Jangi”, has the trappings of a gladiatorial contest. Wings outstretched, the avian fighters tear into each … Read more

Traders In Southern India Call For Ban On Pepsi, Coke

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Shopkeepers in a southern Indian state began removing Pepsi and Coke from their shelves Wednesday after unions called for a boycott of the softdrink giants, urging consumers to shun foreign brands. Pepsi and Coke sell a range of products across India, including softdrinks and bottled water, and the boycott proposal in Tamil Nadu could affect … Read more