1.   The captain of a seized Spanish trawler appeared briefly in Canadian court Tuesday with an entourage of diplomats and bodyguards.

2.   The European Union hardened its stance Monday in its fishing dispute with Canada and broke off all official meetings until Canadian authorities release a seized Spanish trawler.

3.   The European Union on Wednesday backs away from sanctions after Canada indicates it would release a seized Spanish trawler.

4.   EU fishing commissioner Emma Bonino on Wednesday reiterated a threat to impose trade sanctions on Canada if it did not release the seized Spanish trawler the Estai.