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Why all the attention on the Falklands? Five key questions.
April 2 is the 30-year anniversary of the Falkland Islands War. Argentina and Britain have been at odds over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands for decades, and tensions kicked up when Britain deployed some of its modern warships to the islands, as well as Prince William, as a pilot.
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East Asia's top 5 island disputes
Many of the island territories are small, isolated from the countries’ mainlands, and sparsely populated. But strategic interests and abundant natural resources make them valuable.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/20
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/22
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/15
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen: movie review
'Salmon fishing in the Yemen,' based on a satirical novel, manages to lose the satire in damp whimsy despite a good cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, and Kristin Scott Thomas.
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Why all the attention on the Falklands? Five key questions.
April 2 is the 30-year anniversary of the Falkland Islands War. Argentina and Britain have been at odds over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands for decades, and tensions kicked up when Britain deployed some of its modern warships to the islands, as well as Prince William, as a pilot.
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Rare turtle back in the wild with fancy new satellite tracking device
Only about 200 Southern River terrapins still exist in the wild, and on Monday one of them plodded into the Sre Ambel River in Cambodia wearing a satellite tag as a crowd of officials and well-wishers cheered it on.
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High-seas stabbing of Korean commando worsens ties with China
The killing of a Korean coast guard commando by a Chinese commercial fishing captain is just the latest in a series of clashes, and reinforces popular Korean belief that China is a threat.
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Fishing ban brings species back to Mexico park. But can it rebuild a fishery?
A study finds that a fishing ban at a Mexican marine park – with critical help from local residents – has successfully restored the fish population. Whether it's enough to restore the industry is not clear.
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East Asia's top 5 island disputes
Many of the island territories are small, isolated from the countries’ mainlands, and sparsely populated. But strategic interests and abundant natural resources make them valuable.
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Will Asian carp turn up in fishing expedition near Lake Michigan?
Federal officials start the four-day expedition Monday. Its aim is to determine whether the Asian carp has infiltrated water locks that are designed to keep the species out of Lake Michigan.
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EU unveils plan to revive dwindling fish stocks
The European Union acknowledged that existing policy has failed to stop declining European stocks, which have plummeted to about 10 percent of their post-WWII levels.
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Stir It Up!
Sautéed walleye fillets with tarragon
Incredibly fresh, sustainably caught walleye fillets from the Red Lake Chippewa reservation require little more than salt, pepper and tarragon, then a quick sautée in butter to be delicious.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/20
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Japan's fishermen struggle to stay afloat amid fish bans, radiated water releases
The discovery of fish carrying high levels of radioactive materials off the Pacific Coast is stoking concerns about the viability of Japan's seafood industry.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/22
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Deadliest Catch: cause of death of crewman unknown
Deadliest Catch has lost a Time Bandit crewman. Justin Tennison was found in a hotel room in his hometown in Alaska. The cause of his death is yet unknown.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/15
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India pushes back on Somali pirates' new 'mother ship' offensive
Indian naval forces have shut down two Somali pirate “mother ships” operating close to the subcontinent, highlighting the increased range and sophistication of the pirates.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/01
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In Pictures: Climate change and animals
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Gulf oil spill: Can region keep its seafood on America's dinner tables?
The Gulf oil spill leaves the region's seafood industry with a serious image problem, the same challenge it took Alaskan fishermen 10 years to overcome after Exxon Valdez. How long will it take to restore the American consumer's confidence in the Gulf brand?
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In Pictures: Hillary Clinton through the years
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Gulf oil spill: Are con artists posing as fishermen to scam BP?
As many as 10 percent of claims submitted to BP following the Gulf oil spill may be fraudulent. BP has refined its claims process with an eye toward greater verification.
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Gallery: Dead zones
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Cape Cod beach closed due to great white shark sightings
Cape Cod great white shark sightings have prompted officials to close five miles of a Cape Cod beach.
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Are we causing a mass extinction in our oceans?
Research shows that many areas of today's oceans have conditions that parallel those of 250 million years ago, when 95 percent of marine species quickly died out.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/16
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Shark attacks? Humans kill sharks in far greater numbers.
Shark attacks may make headlines, but it's the human attacks on sharks that are having a far greater impact on our oceans' ecosystems.
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