Japan attempts takeover over of whaling commission, Greenpeace ship banned from St. Kitts

Some news…
As the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting kicks off in St. Kitts, Greenpeace ship, the Arctic Sunrise has been refused entry to the island nation. The AS was was due to arrive two days ago, ahead of the meeting, which opens on Friday. No official reason has been given to the us, despite repeated requests.
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