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Slaughtered for their skins: The brutal trade threatening Africa’s donkeys

The Karoo Donkey Sanctuary wants Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp to set a timeline for implementing the African Union’s moratorium on donkey slaughter for skins in South Africa.

Slaughtered for their skins: The brutal trade threatening Africa’s donkeys

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Touring statues of Osaka expo mascot draw crowds as popularity continues

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The popularity of Myaku-Myaku, the mascot of last year's World Expo in Osaka, has continued even after the event's end, with three st

  • Three Myaku-Myaku statues draw crowds in Osaka prefecture.
  • Waku-Waku statue welcomed 17,000 visitors in October.
  • Tour costs include 34 million yen for helicopter transport.

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