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Wed December 15, 2010
Europe

Holy Mackerel, Fishing Talks Break Down

A change in the swimming habits of vast schools of mackerel is causing a diplomatic crisis in Europe. The fish are swimming much farther north this year, and Icelandic fishermen have been scooping them up. That has upset fishing nations that are members of the European Union, and the dispute could harm Iceland's hopes of joining the EU.

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