Russia charges 14 activists with piracy
Russian investigators have charged 14 Greenpeace campaigners with piracy over an open-sea protest against Arctic oil drilling, the environmental group says.
The charge against the activists – most of them foreign nationals from Britain, Argentina, Finland and other countries – dimmed hopes that 16 others detained over the protest could be indicted on a lesser charge.
Piracy by an organised group carries a punishment of between 10 and 15 years …
Sky News Australia – Updated: 04:29, Thursday October 3, 2013
www.skynews.com.au/topstories/…
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More whales killed in this year’s hunt
After several years of decline in Norway’s annual whale hunting season, the leader of whalers in northern Norway reports an increase of 125 of the huge mammals in this year’s catch. Whalers didn’t come close to fulfilling their quota, but they told state broadcaster NRK that they’re pleased …
Views and News from Norway – October 2, 2013
More information:
Norwegian whale hunters satisfied with increased catch
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Sign this petition
A plea to The Russian Federation to bring an end to all the atrocities that bears endure in Russia. To change their laws and regulations to prevent the further suffering and death of these bears …
www.change.org/petitions/a-ple…
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Martina Patterson (1 Oct 2013 21:15)
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