Global Roundup: Ukraine, Plastic Treaty, US Pardon, France, and Syria
December 2023 saw intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, the failure of a global plastic treaty, a presidential pardon in the US sparking controversy, a new prime minister in France following government censure, and the swift collapse of the Assad regime in Syria after a rebel offensi...
Global Roundup: Ukraine, Plastic Treaty, US Pardon, France, and Syria
December 2023 saw intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, the failure of a global plastic treaty, a presidential pardon in the US sparking controversy, a new prime minister in France following government censure, and the swift collapse of the Assad regime in Syria after a rebel offensi...
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Denmark Blocks Japan's Extradition Request, Freeing Anti-Whaling Activist
Denmark rejected Japan's extradition request for Paul Watson, freeing the 74-year-old anti-whaling activist after five months in a Greenland jail; his arrest stemmed from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship, but Denmark's Justice Ministry cited a lack of guarantees from Japan that his ...
Denmark Blocks Japan's Extradition Request, Freeing Anti-Whaling Activist
Denmark rejected Japan's extradition request for Paul Watson, freeing the 74-year-old anti-whaling activist after five months in a Greenland jail; his arrest stemmed from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship, but Denmark's Justice Ministry cited a lack of guarantees from Japan that his ...
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Denmark Rejects Japan's Extradition Request for Anti-Whaling Activist
Denmark refused to extradite Paul Watson, a prominent anti-whaling activist, to Japan, releasing him from custody on Tuesday following his arrest in Greenland in July 2024 on a 2012 Interpol warrant for damaging a Japanese whaling ship in 2010, despite Japan's request for extradition and Watson's po...
Denmark Rejects Japan's Extradition Request for Anti-Whaling Activist
Denmark refused to extradite Paul Watson, a prominent anti-whaling activist, to Japan, releasing him from custody on Tuesday following his arrest in Greenland in July 2024 on a 2012 Interpol warrant for damaging a Japanese whaling ship in 2010, despite Japan's request for extradition and Watson's po...
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Denmark Rejects Japan's Extradition Request, Releases Paul Watson
Denmark released Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, from Greenlandic detention on Tuesday, rejecting Japan's extradition request for a 2010 incident involving a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic due to uncertainties regarding sentencing.
Denmark Rejects Japan's Extradition Request, Releases Paul Watson
Denmark released Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, from Greenlandic detention on Tuesday, rejecting Japan's extradition request for a 2010 incident involving a Japanese vessel in the Antarctic due to uncertainties regarding sentencing.
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Anti-Whaling Activist Freed, Will Not Face Japanese Extradition
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, 74, was freed from a Greenland prison on Tuesday and will not be extradited to Japan, where he faced a potential 15-year sentence for allegedly obstructing a whaling research ship in 2010; he plans to return home to his family before Christmas.
Anti-Whaling Activist Freed, Will Not Face Japanese Extradition
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, 74, was freed from a Greenland prison on Tuesday and will not be extradited to Japan, where he faced a potential 15-year sentence for allegedly obstructing a whaling research ship in 2010; he plans to return home to his family before Christmas.
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Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
Released Activist Vows to Continue Anti-Whaling Fight
After five months in Greenland, anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released due to Denmark rejecting Japan's extradition request; he immediately vowed to continue Sea Shepherd's anti-whaling missions in Iceland and the Antarctic if Japan returns to the region.
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44% Bias Score
Sea Shepherd Founder Released from Danish Custody
After five months of detention in Denmark, Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson was released; Denmark denied Japan's extradition request based on the length of detention, the age of the alleged offense, and concerns about the Japanese judicial system.
Sea Shepherd Founder Released from Danish Custody
After five months of detention in Denmark, Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson was released; Denmark denied Japan's extradition request based on the length of detention, the age of the alleged offense, and concerns about the Japanese judicial system.
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Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.
Anti-Whaling Activist Released from Greenland, Avoiding Extradition to Japan
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from Greenland on Tuesday after a five-month detainment, avoiding extradition to Japan, where he faced obstruction charges related to a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling vessel; while a red notice remains active, he plans to continue his activism.
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40% Bias Score
Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist
Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.
Danish Justice Blocks Japan's Extradition of Anti-Whaling Activist
Paul Watson, a 74-year-old Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, was released from Greenlandian custody on December 2023 after the Danish Ministry of Justice rejected Japan's extradition request stemming from a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in Antarctica.
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