1.   Its decision reflects its determination to resume the hunting of the relatively numerous minke whales, which it claims are now present in quantities which can be sustainably harvested.

2.   The tribe plans to resume whale hunting next year.

3.   Anti-whaling nations and groups argue whales should continue to be protected, but Japan and Norway want to resume large-scale hunting of the sea mammals for profit.

4.   Anti-whaling nations and groups argue that whales should continue to be protected but Japan and Norway want to resume large-scale hunting of the sea mammals for profit.

5.   Asmundsson announced last week that Iceland intends to resume commercial hunting despite the ban.

6.   Iceland hints it may resume whale hunting.

7.   Norway has faced protests, boycotts and sabotage against whaling boats in the six years since it resumed commercial hunting.

8.   Investors cautiously resumed bargain hunting on the bet that the probe would drag on.

9.   Norway will resume commercial hunting of baby seals on Friday after a six-year break.

10.   The environmental organisation Greenpeace hit out Sunday at a Norwegian decision to resume the hunting of baby seals.