Divided international whaling commission puts off contentious votes to mend fences
Santiago, Chile -- June 24, 2008: A deadlock between pro- and anti-whaling nations led the International Whaling Commission on Tuesday to delay any voting on controversial proposals such as new whaling rights and sanctuaries while it addresses bitter divisions among members.
The 81-nation organization for conserving whales and managing hunting appointed a committee to overcome differences that led Japan on Monday warn it could reduce its participation and financial contributions.
Associated Press
