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Putin 'shoots' Siberian tiger

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is reported to have shot a tiger with a tranquiliser dart while out filming with a TV crew.

It is claimed that the tiger escaped from a trap and was heading for the crew when Mr Putin stepped in. Andy Moore reports.

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