Japan free trade deal prioritised over whaling dispute
James Massola
Political correspondent
Trade Minister Andrew Robb says the federal government has prioritised a free trade deal with Japan ahead of a dispute between the two countries over whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Before the election, the Coalition promised to send a ship to monitor Japanese whaling in the area, but late last year, Environment Minister Greg Hunt instead sent a Customs-staffed A319 aircraft, attracting criticism from anti-whaling activists …
Sydney Morning Herald – February 10, 2014
www.smh.com.au/federal-politic…
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United States Government takes action over Icelandic whaling
US could impose sanctions over Icelandic whaling. Endangered fin whales facing Iceland’s harpoons have a new ally: the United States Department of Interior. Today Interior Secretary Sally Jewell certified ( www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?… ) to President Obama under the Pelly Amendment to the Fishermen’s Protective Act that Iceland’s international trade in whale meat and products diminishes the effectiveness of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora …
News of Iceland – Sunday, 09 February 2014 13:18
www.newsoficeland.com/politics…
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Iceland Undermining CITES Ban, says US Govt
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh
Iceland is undermining the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s (CITES), says the US Government …
TopNews Arab Emirates – 02/08/2014 – 11:32 am
topnews.ae/content/220398-icel…
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