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# Bullfighting

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Renowned matador dies after slipping on his cape and being gored by bull
Spaniard Ivan Fandino had acquired a reputation for fighting bulls other matadors had declined to take on
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Jun 18th 2017, 1:01 PM
Bullfighting ban in Catalonia is cancelled as it is 'part of Spain's heritage'
Catalonia’s regional parliament voted to abolish bullfighting from January 1, 2012 after animal rights groups garnered 180,000 signatures for a petition.
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Oct 20th 2016, 3:05 PM
A bullfighter was gored to death on live television in Spain
It’s the first death of a matador in over 30 years.
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Jul 10th 2016, 12:32 PM
When sports stars attack: six of the best/worst
Serie coach Delio Rossi was sacked after he attacked player Adem Ljajic during the club’s 2-2 draw on Wednesday night.
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May 5th 2012, 2:51 PM
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In tonight’s Fix: Bill Clinton’s ideas for economic recovery, why your taps may not be working, and how Amsterdam drug users’ highs are now a little lower…
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Oct 8th 2011, 7:55 PM
Video: Bullfighter survives being gored through the face
Surgeons have reconstructed Juan Jose Padilla’s facial bones after the accident yesterday.
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Oct 8th 2011, 5:02 PM
Catalonia marks final day of bullfighting ahead of ban
A ban on Spain’s traditional bullfights takes effect in the north-eastern region on 1 January 2012.
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Sep 25th 2011, 1:15 PM
Catalonia bans bullfighting
The Spanish region has said “Enough!” to the traditional sport.
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Jul 28th 2010, 11:47 AM