51.   He accused the Canadian government of deceiving public opinion with accusations against the crew of a Spanish trawler whose seizure last month sparked the dispute.

52.   He was referring to the Spanish trawler Estai which was seized in international waters Thursday after a Canadian ship fired shots across its bow.

53.   Hundreds of Newfoundlanders gave seven Canadian patrol ships a hearty welcome Monday after several tense weeks confronting Spanish trawlers in the Northwest Atlantic.

54.   In Brussels, senior European Union diplomats demanded that Canada release the Spanish trawler and crew as a condition for negotiations on the fishing dispute.

55.   In recent weeks Canadian ships have fired warning shots over the bow of one Spanish trawler before seizing it in international waters.

56.   In March, the Canadian navy seized a Spanish trawler in international waters off Newfoundland, claiming the ship was overfishing.

57.   In Luxembourg, the European Union protested to Canada for sending patrol boats after Spanish trawlers.

58.   In March, Canadian navy ships chased and seized a Spanish trawler in international waters off Newfoundland after firing warning shots across its bow.

59.   In March, the Canadian navy seized a Spanish trawler in international waters off Newfoundland claiming the ship was overfishing.

60.   In other developments APTV has latest pictures of a Spanish trawler seized by Ireland and coverage from South Africa where the authorities are inspecting another Spanish fishing vessel.