Iceland Halts Whale Hunting and Suspends Embassy Operations in Moscow.

Iceland's government has suspended whale hunting for the rest of the summer after a report found the practice contravened the country's animal welfare standards. The suspension may signal the end for Iceland's whale hunters, as only one whaling company remains active and its license is set to expire this year. The move drew praise from animal rights groups, amid calls for a further complete ban. Iceland's booming tourist industry, which includes popular whale-watching tours, is also in direct opposition to the hunt.