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France Refuses Asylum to Activist Paul Watson

France Refuses Asylum to Activist Paul Watson

Anti-whaling campaigner denied protection request
France has denied an asylum request from environmental activist Paul Watson, a longtime opponent of commercial whaling.

Authorities said the decision was made in accordance with national and international legal standards, despite Watson’s claims of political persecution.
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The Personality Rights Challenge in India’s AI Era
Italy Considers Freezing Retirement Age at 67 to Avert Scheduled Hike
Italian City to Impose Tax on Visiting Dogs Starting in 2026
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