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NEWS ABOUT: buried alive

buried alive stories: 2 news summaries
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 Avalanche 
 That Buries Him 

Downhill racer whimpers and gasps as he awaits rescue by pals

Oct 7, 09 2:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - A skier filming a treacherous run down an Alaska cliff ended up capturing an avalanche that buried him for several agonizing minutes as he whimpered and gasped for breath. The camera, still attached to his ski helmet as he lies on his back in the snowy grave, finally picks up... More »

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Teens Buried Alive in 'Honor Killings' Spark Pakistan Rage

They wanted to choose their own husbands

Sep 5, 08 4:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - Nationwide protests have erupted in Pakistan since three teenage girls were buried alive in mid-July in a remote village because they planned to choose their own husbands, reports the Times of London. The girls—ages 14, 16 and 18—were abducted and tortured, then buried still breathing. Two older women... More »

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Taliban • Pakistan • women's rights • arranged marriage • tribal areas • honor killings • Balochistan • buried alive

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