Russia Basically Bans The Hunt For Harp Seal Pups

Not long after the first ruling that states seal pups that are less then a month old is prohibited, a second more modified ban was put in place. No young Harp seal can be killed that is under the age of one. (Note: Harp seal pups are nearly fully grown at one year.)

"This bloody hunting is from now on banned in our country as in most developed countries. This is an important measure to preserve Russia's biodiversity," states the person responsible for the new law, Natural Resources Minister Yury Trutrev.

This law comes at a crucial time for the Harp seal pups with numbers declining 60% in the last five years. The ban is due as a response to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin criticised remarks calling the killing of seal pups a "bloody practice." Source.

Am I Suppose To Hide Out Under My Desk?

U.S. President George W. Bush said that there is a "real and urgent" need for a missile shield in Europe as a defence against a possible attack by Iran and countries in the Middle East.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says US plans for a missile shield could precipitate a situation similar to the Cuban missile crisis of the 1960s.
The US said there was no comparison "in any way, shape or form" of our present situation to that of the 60s.
The major differences this time around is that both presidents are only discussing the topic of missiles rather then threatening each other with them.. Oh and..
"I agree completely with President Bush when he says that Russia and the US are not enemies anymore... we are partners," states Putin. "I am fully justified in saying that just as he calls me a friend, I can call him a personal friend too."
For more information about this topic tune into South Park this Wednesday at 10pm for the conclusion of Attack on Imaginationland. Source.