Lampedusa
Jun 29 2007, Irani

The illegal markets across the world are flourishing, be it of rhino horns or tiger bones and skin or rare bred of exotic fishes, right under the much-claimed supervision of the concerned authorities.

So, is the condition with the critically...

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Lampedusa:

In this undated photo made available by the non-government organization Amani during a press conference in Rome, on Monday, June 16, 2008, the location on the Italian island of Lampedusa where a monument will be erected in memory of the would-be...