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Nov 12, 2010

Pakistani Christian woman appeals over death sentence

Pakistani Christians in church  
Rights groups say the blasphemy law is often exploited by Islamist extremists or people harbouring personal grudges.
Relatives of a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for insulting the Prophet Muhammad say they will appeal against her conviction.
Asia Bibi is believed to be the first woman sentenced to death under Pakistan's blasphemy law.

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