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Japan, Sea Shepherd trade barbs at whaling lekgotla
Japan and anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd have each accused the other of violent and illegal acts on the high seas around Antarctica.
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Whaling forum seeks end to backroom dealing
The chronically deadlocked International Whaling Commission will debate ways to boost transparency and battle alleged corruption.
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Harvesting holiday in Bordeaux wine country
In a white skirt and sandals, a young American, secateurs in hand, is busy in the vine rows of Bordeaux’s Chateau Paloumey. Working in the vineyards at harvest time is just one of a new range of options that wine tourists, or "oeneotourists" as they are known locally, can indulge in.
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Bordeaux winery inspired by California, Australia
Inspired by the success of up-market wine centres in California and Australia, a French wine merchant from Bordeaux this month opened a new â,¬20-million complex, the first of its kind in France. The 12Â 000 square metre Winery is the inspiration of fourth-generation Bordeaux wine merchant and mail-order specialist Philippe Raoux, who owns Chateau d’Arsac, next door to the complex.
