JAPAN: Humpback whale kill plans in doubt

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Updated December 20, 2007 21:57:41

It is still not confirmed if Japan will abandon its plans to kill up to 50 humpback whales this season. Wuestions are now being asked as to whether it ever planned to go through with the highly provocative plan.

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