"Three years of talks aimed at reducing whaling activity by Japan, Norway and Iceland broke down Wednesday, leaving management of the population of the world's largest animals essentially in the hands of whale hunters.

Anthony Liverpool, the acting chairman of the International Whaling Commission, told delegates meeting in Agadir, Morocco, that "fundamental positions remained very much apart," The Associated Press reported."

Marc Kaufman and Juliet Eilperin reports for the Washington Post June 23, 2010. [2]

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"Dalai Lama Reminds Anti-Whaling Activists to Be Non-Violent" (ENS)
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"Japan Slams Anti-Whaling Sea Shepherd 'Attacks' on High Seas" (AFP) [7]

"Animal Planet Showcases Mission To Save Antarctic Whales" (Scripps) [8]

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