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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson freed after Denmark rejects Japan's extradition request
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson freed after Denmark rejects Japan's extradition request

Raw Story  

The prominent anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released Tuesday from prison in Greenland after Danish officials rejected a request by Japan to extradite him. Watson was arrested in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, in July due to a warrant issued by Japan in 2012, which alleged that Watson had interfered with a Japanese whaling vessel and caused injury to …

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Emotional reunion awaits anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after his sudden release in Greenland
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Emotional reunion awaits anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after his sudden release in Greenland

Associated Press  

LONDON — Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was freed from prison in Greenland on Tuesday after five months in custody, and will not be extradited to Japan where he is wanted on charges of obstructing a whaling ship. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters Wednesday in Tokyo that “it was regrettable that Denmark rejected Japan’s extradition request.” He said …

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Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Watson, rejecting Japan extradition
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Denmark frees anti-whaling activist Watson, rejecting Japan extradition

CNN  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark Reuters — Denmark released anti-whaling activist Paul Watson from detention on Tuesday and said it had rejected a Japanese request to extradite him over criminal charges dating back more than a decade. US-Canadian Watson, 74, founder of the Sea Shepherd conservationist group and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, was released in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, police in the autonomous …

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Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson released as Denmark rejects extradition
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson released as Denmark rejects extradition

Al Jazeera  

Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson has been freed from a prison in Greenland and will not be extradited to Japan, the Danish Ministry of Justice says. Peter Hummelgaard, Denmark’s minister of justice, said on Tuesday that he had not received sufficient assurances from Japan’s government that Watson’s five months in jail would be deducted from any future sentence. ‘Good to be …

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Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A court in Greenland again decided Wednesday to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request. Its direct-action tactics, including high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels, have drawn support from A-list celebrities and were featured in the reality television series “Whale Wars.” Watson was arrested on July 21 …

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Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition
3 months, 1 week ago

Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition

The Independent  

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A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist’s custody as Japan seeks his extradition
4 months ago

A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist’s custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A court in Greenland on Wednesday again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled that Canadian-American Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 2 while Denmark’s justice ministry considers the request. In a statement, the prosecution noted that Watson has appealed Wednesday’s …

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Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship
5 months, 1 week ago

Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan has asked Denmark to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who has been in custody in Greenland since his arrest last month under a Japanese warrant, officials said Friday. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose high seas confrontations with whaling vessels have drawn support from celebrities and …

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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland — may face extradition to Japan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson arrested in Greenland — may face extradition to Japan

Raw Story  

Danish police on Sunday arrested prominent anti-whaling activist Paul Watson when his vessel came to port in Greenland, citing a warrant issued by Japan, a whaling nation that seeks his extradition. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian American who co-founded Greenpeace and founded Sea Shepherd, was traveling with 25 volunteers aboard the 236-foot M/Y John Paul DeJoria on a mission to the …

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Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Prominent anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan’s request

Al Jazeera  

Environmentalist Paul Watson has been detained until August 15, authorities and his foundation said. Veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson has been apprehended by Greenland police following an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. “The Japanese authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for Paul Watson, which is the reason why the Greenland Police were ready to arrest …

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Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland. He faces possible extradition to Japan

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. Watson, a 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen, is a former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society whose direct action tactics, including high-seas confrontations with whaling vessels, have drawn support from A-list celebrities and featured in the reality television …

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Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-whaling campaigner arrested in Greenland; police say he may be extradited to Japan

LA Times  

Paul Watson, a Canadian American anti-whaling campaigner shown at a 2012 protest, is accused by Japan of endangering whalers’ lives during operations in the Antarctic Ocean. “The arrest is believed to be related to a former Red Notice issued for Captain Watson’s previous anti-whaling interventions in the Antarctic region,” the foundation said in an emailed statement. L.A. Unleashed Japanese media …

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A rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will cast a dramatic shadow over Russia and Canada
3 years, 7 months ago

A rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will cast a dramatic shadow over Russia and Canada

Daily Mail  

A rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will cast a shadow over Russia and Canada next week when the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, leaving an edge of light. While the UK won't see the 'ring of fire', we will be able to watch a partial solar eclipse where the Moon covers 32 per cent of the sun. …

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