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Japan invited all 72 members of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), but anti-whaling countries such as Britain and Australia are staying away.

The three-day meeting convenes against the backdrop of clashes in the Antarctic between Japanese whaling ships and conservation groups.

Australia and New Zealand said protestors had gone too far.

New Zealand conservation minister Chris Carter said whalers and campaigners were engaging in "stupid playground behaviour".

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