Japan suspends Antarctic whale hunt - reports
The Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.
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Govt urges Japan to join Ady Gil investigation
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Ady Gil collision inquiry 'inconclusive'
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Japan to lay five charges against NZ whaling activist
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Japanese media express frustration at NZ activist
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