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A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for Russia
Read full article: A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for RussiaAuthorities in Norway say a Norwegian student in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran while working as a guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo.
Men earn more than women in egalitarian Norway, report finds. But it's on par with Europe
Read full article: Men earn more than women in egalitarian Norway, report finds. But it's on par with EuropeA Norwegian government report says that men earn an average of 13% more than women in egalitarian Norway.
Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's example
Read full article: Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's exampleNorway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia, a move inspired by a similar project in its Nordic neighbor Finland.
A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans
Read full article: A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humansA young golden eagle attacked a toddler in Norway in what an ornithologist says is likely the same bird’s fourth such attack on humans in the past week.
Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris Games
Read full article: Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris GamesNorwegian world-record holder Karsten Warholm turned in the fastest time in 400-meter hurdles qualifying as he tries to defend his Olympic title.
Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate change
Read full article: Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate changeThe Norwegian government has signed a deal to start stockpiling grain, saying the COVID-19 pandemic, a war in Europe and climate change have made it necessary.
Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
Read full article: Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widensSpain, Norway and Ireland have formally recognized a Palestinian state in a coordinated effort that adds more pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last year’s Hamas attack.
EU foreign chief says Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank
Read full article: EU foreign chief says Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West BankThe European Union’s foreign policy chief has insisted that Israel must abide by the U.N. top court’s rulings and end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
World Food Prize goes to 2 who helped protect vital seeds in an Arctic Circle vault
Read full article: World Food Prize goes to 2 who helped protect vital seeds in an Arctic Circle vaultTwo men who were instrumental in creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world’s agricultural diversity will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates.
Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says
Read full article: Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer saysNorwegian police say the father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been charged with abusing one of his other children.
A trial begins in Norway of a man accused of a deadly shooting at a LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo
Read full article: A trial begins in Norway of a man accused of a deadly shooting at a LGBTQ+ festival in OsloThe trial has begun in Norway for a man accused of aggravated terrorism for the deadly shooting at an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo’s nightlife district.
Norwegian King Harald V's health is improving but he'll need a permanent pacemaker, palace says
Read full article: Norwegian King Harald V's health is improving but he'll need a permanent pacemaker, palace saysThe Norwegian royal palace says King Harald V’s health is improving but that he’ll need a permanent pacemaker after falling ill during a trip to Malaysia.
Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacation
Read full article: Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacationThe royal house of Norway says King Harald has been implanted with a temporary pacemaker at a hospital in Malaysia’s resort island of Langkawi.
Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized
Read full article: Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalizedA Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane has arrived in Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi, where the Norwegian king is being treated at a hospital for an infection.
Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, in hospital in Malaysia after falling ill on vacation
Read full article: Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, in hospital in Malaysia after falling ill on vacationKing Harald V of Norway remains hospitalized in Malaysia in the country’s northern resort island of Langkawi after falling ill while on vacation.
King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia
Read full article: King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in MalaysiaNorwegian royal officials say that King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia.
Iranian-born Norwegian man is charged over deadly Oslo Pride attack in 2022
Read full article: Iranian-born Norwegian man is charged over deadly Oslo Pride attack in 2022A Norwegian citizen originally from Iran has been charged with aggravated terrorism over a deadly shooting in June 2022 ahead of an LGBTQ festival in the nightlife district of the capital, Oslo.
Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax
Read full article: Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated waxRagnhild Mowinckel of Norway has become the first skier to be disqualified for a forbidden type of wax on her skis.
Venezuela and opposition reach deal on electoral conditions. They plan to sign Tuesday in Barbados
Read full article: Venezuela and opposition reach deal on electoral conditions. They plan to sign Tuesday in BarbadosVenezuela’s government and opposition have reached an agreement on new electoral conditions that once signed Tuesday in Barbados will trigger relief from the U.S. government on energy sanctions it imposed on President Nicolás Maduro’s government.
Nobel Peace Prize guesswork focuses on the Ukrainian war, protests in Iran and climate change
Read full article: Nobel Peace Prize guesswork focuses on the Ukrainian war, protests in Iran and climate changeThe winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be soon be revealed and the annual guessing game is reaching its climax.
First Brexit, now Orxit? Politicians on Scotland's Orkney Islands vote to explore more autonomy
Read full article: First Brexit, now Orxit? Politicians on Scotland's Orkney Islands vote to explore more autonomyOfficials on the Orkney Islands have voted to explore ways of seeking more autonomy or even independence from neglectful U.K. governments.
NATO chief heading to Turkey this weekend in fresh push on Swedish membership
Read full article: NATO chief heading to Turkey this weekend in fresh push on Swedish membershipNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other senior Turkish officials this weekend as pressure mounts on Turkey to lift its objections to Sweden joining the military organization.
Greek skier Ginnis gets Greece's 1st big winter sport medal
Read full article: Greek skier Ginnis gets Greece's 1st big winter sport medalGreek racer AJ Ginnis has finished runner-up to gold medalist Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway in the men’s slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships to earn his country its first medal at a worlds in any Olympic sport on snow or ice.
Church helps mining community evolve in dark, warming Arctic
Read full article: Church helps mining community evolve in dark, warming ArcticSocial life in the Norwegian village of Longyearbyen — hemmed in by mountains, a glacier and a fjord on a remote Arctic island — has long revolved around its only church.
Norway: Princess gives up royal duties amid fiancé questions
Read full article: Norway: Princess gives up royal duties amid fiancé questionsThe daughter of Norway’s King Harald says she no longer will officially represent the Norwegian royal house following questions about her and her American fiancé’s activities.
Norway: Deadly Pride attack suspect jailed, refuses to talk
Read full article: Norway: Deadly Pride attack suspect jailed, refuses to talkThe suspect in a deadly shooting ahead of an LGBTQ festival in the Norwegian capital, which authorities are treating as an Islamist attack, has been ordered held in pre-trial detention for four weeks — two of them in solitary confinement.
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won't talk to police
Read full article: Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won't talk to policeThe suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks.
Gunman kills 2 during Oslo Pride festival; terror suspected
Read full article: Gunman kills 2 during Oslo Pride festival; terror suspectedA gunman who opened fire in Oslo’s nightlife district has killed two people and left more than 20 others injured during the LGBTQ Pride festival in Norway's capital.
Norwegian man convicted of killing 5 in bow-and-arrow attack
Read full article: Norwegian man convicted of killing 5 in bow-and-arrow attackA man has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder for killing five people and wounding four others in southern Norway when he attacked strangers with a bow and arrows and knives.
Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refund
Read full article: Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refundNATO-member Norway terminated its two-decade-old contract with a France-based manufacturer for 14 maritime helicopters, citing delays, errors and time-consuming maintenance, The Norwegian defense minister said Friday that the government will return the NH90 helicopters it received so far and expects a refund of $525 million.
Greece: Norwegian photographer held on spy charge released
Read full article: Greece: Norwegian photographer held on spy charge releasedA Norwegian photographer arrested on espionage-related charges on the Greek island of Lesbos has been released from custody after appearing at a public prosecutor’s office.
4 US Marines die in NATO drill when Osprey crashes in Norway
Read full article: 4 US Marines die in NATO drill when Osprey crashes in NorwayAuthorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war.
Johannes Thingnes Boe seals Norway's record breaking 15th Olympic gold
Read full article: Johannes Thingnes Boe seals Norway's record breaking 15th Olympic goldNorwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Boe wasn't denied by the competition or conditions in his final race, winning gold with ease to help Norway secure its 15th gold medal, a new Winter Games record.
Klaebo emerges victorious with fifth Olympic gold in men’s team sprint
Read full article: Klaebo emerges victorious with fifth Olympic gold in men’s team sprintThe Norwegian team of Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Erik Valnes solidified their Olympic gold at 19:22.99 in the men's team sprint classic to beat out competitors like Finland’s Iivo Niskanen and ROC’s Alexander Bolshunov.
Boe brothers round out 10km sprint podium, Maillet silver
Read full article: Boe brothers round out 10km sprint podium, Maillet silverNorway’s biathletes continued to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with on the Olympic stage. Norwegian biathlon champion Johannes Thingnes Boe was joined by his brother Tarjei Boe and French rival Quentin Fillon Maillet on the men's 10km sprint biathlon podium.
Norway's Klaebo, Sweden's Sundling win sprint golds
Read full article: Norway's Klaebo, Sweden's Sundling win sprint goldsNorway's Johannes Klaebo and Sweden's Jonna Sundling took home the gold medals in electrifying Olympic sprint finals under the lights at the National Cross-Country Centre on Tuesday.
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde aims to assume mantle as Norway's speed king
Read full article: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde aims to assume mantle as Norway's speed kingA little over a year after a cruel knee injury left him on crutches, Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is the favorite in both of the men's Olympic alpine skiing speed events -- downhill and super-G.
Norway's Telenor to sell stake in Myanmar's Wave Money
Read full article: Norway's Telenor to sell stake in Myanmar's Wave MoneyNorwegian telecommunications company Telenor says it plans to sell its stake in the Myanmar fintech company Wave Money to its main partner in the venture, Yoma Strategic Holdings.
Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia giant slalom ahead of Odermatt
Read full article: Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia giant slalom ahead of OdermattNorwegian skier Henrik Kristoffersen moved up from seventh after the opening leg to win the Alta Badia giant slalom for his first victory in the discipline since raising the trophy on the same Gran Risa course two years ago.
Norway caps indoor gatherings to ward off coronavirus
Read full article: Norway caps indoor gatherings to ward off coronavirusThe Norwegian government is introducing a 10-person limit for gatherings at private homes to counter an uptick in COVID-19 cases, although the number will be increased to 20 on Christmas and New Year’s eves.
International athletes to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics: Part 1
Read full article: International athletes to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics: Part 1A look at Mark McMorris, Gus Kenworthy, Ester Ledecka, Mikael Kingsbury and other star international athletes expected to compete at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
Norway intel agency: Kongsberg-type attack will happen again
Read full article: Norway intel agency: Kongsberg-type attack will happen againNorway’s domestic intelligence agency says that such deadly attacks as the one in the small town of Kongsberg earlier this month are highly difficult to anticipate and prevent and are likely to happen again in such an open and democratic society such as Norway.
Norway town absorbs horror of local's bow-and-arrow attack
Read full article: Norway town absorbs horror of local's bow-and-arrow attackResidents of a Norwegian town are grappling with the horrible knowledge that someone living in their community used a bow and arrow to attack people on a weekday evening and killed five of them.
Norway mourns bow-and-arrow victims, recalls 2011 attack
Read full article: Norway mourns bow-and-arrow victims, recalls 2011 attackMany Norwegians recall it all too well: politicians, residents and Norway’s royal family together mourning an act of home-grown mass violence in a nation where such tragedies are rare.
Venezuela gov't, opposition pledge to address people's needs
Read full article: Venezuela gov't, opposition pledge to address people's needsRepresentatives of Venezuela’s government and opposition say they have agreed to find ways to deal with the pressing needs of Venezuelans, especially in combatting the coronavirus pandemic.
Norway's Ingebrigtsen upsets Cheruiyot to win 1500m gold
Read full article: Norway's Ingebrigtsen upsets Cheruiyot to win 1500m goldJakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway won gold in the Olympic men's 1500m final on Saturday, breaking the Games record to upset world champion Timothy Cheruiyot of Kenya who took silver.
Large meteor lights up skies in Norway
Read full article: Large meteor lights up skies in NorwayNorwegian experts say an unusually large meteor was visible over large parts of southern Scandinavia and illuminated southeast Norway with a powerful flash of light for a few seconds as many observers were reported to also hear a roaring sound afterwards.
Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinis
Read full article: Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for not playing in bikinisThe Norwegian women’s beach handball team has been fined for refusing to play in bikini bottoms during a game in the sport’s Euro 2021 tournament.
Breivik survivors keep fighting for their vision of Norway
Read full article: Breivik survivors keep fighting for their vision of NorwayOn the 10th anniversary of Norway’s worst peacetime slaughter, survivors of Anders Behring Breivik’s assault worry that the racism which nurtured the anti-Islamic mass murderer is re-emerging.
Norway's Telenor sells Myanmar operations to M1 Group
Read full article: Norway's Telenor sells Myanmar operations to M1 GroupThe Norwegian telecoms company Telenor, one of the biggest carriers in Myanmar, says it has agreed to sell its entire operations in the country to the M1 Group, a Lebanese-based investment firm.
Ireland suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot reports
Read full article: Ireland suspends AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot reportsIrish health officials have recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of serious blood clotting after inoculations in Norway. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Irelands deputy chief medical officer, said Sunday, March 14 the recommendation was made after Norways medicines agency reported four cases of blood clotting in adults after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, file)LONDON – Irish health officials on Sunday recommended the temporary suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of serious blood clotting after inoculations in Norway. Dr. Ronan Glynn, Ireland’s deputy chief medical officer, said the recommendation was made after Norway’s medicines agency reported four cases of blood clotting in adults after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. The health ministry said the move followed six new reports in Denmark and Norway of blood clotting and lowered levels of blood platelets in people aged under 50.
Viktor Hovland vaults into Farmers lead at wet Torrey Pines
Read full article: Viktor Hovland vaults into Farmers lead at wet Torrey PinesViktor Hovland, left, of Norway, waits to putt on the eighth hole of the South Course during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO – Viktor Hovland birdied his final for a 7-under 65 on Torrey Pines’ tough South Course on a rainy, miserable Friday, giving him a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Famers Insurance Open. Reed shot an even-par 72 on the South Course a day after firing an 8-under 64 on the easier North Course. AdThe weather is supposed to clear up for the weekend rounds on the South Course. “I just played really solid and made some putts.”He had just one bogey, on the par-4 15th.
Norway to fine dating app Grindr $11.7M over privacy breach
Read full article: Norway to fine dating app Grindr $11.7M over privacy breachNorway is fining gay dating app Grindr $11.7 million under for failing to get consent from users before sharing their personal information with advertising companies, in breach of stringent European Union privacy rules. Norwegian's data privacy watchdog said Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 that it notified the company of its draft decision to issue a fine for 100 million Norwegian krone, equal to 10% of its annual global revenue. The Norwegian data privacy watchdog said Tuesday that it notified Grindr LLC of its draft decision to issue a fine for 100 million Norwegian krone ($11.7 million), equal to 10% of the U.S. company's global revenue. The Data Protection Authority took action following a complaint by the Norwegian Consumer Council alleging personal data was shared unlawfully for marketing purposes. “The Norwegian Data Protection Authority considers that this is a serious case," said Director-General Bjorn Erik Thon.
Pinturault beats unheralded McGrath to win GS in Alta Badia
Read full article: Pinturault beats unheralded McGrath to win GS in Alta BadiaALTA BADIA – Alexis Pinturault held off a challenge from unheralded Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath to win the classic men’s World Cup giant slalom on the Gran Risa course Sunday. He is the son of Felix McGrath, a World Cup skier for the US ski team in the 1980s and 90s. Pinturault gathered 15 of his 31 career World Cup wins in GS, but Sunday's result marked his first podium in the discipline this season. Among active skiers, only American Ted Ligety has more GS wins with 24. The men's World Cup remains in Italy for slaloms in Alta Badia on Monday and Madonna di Campiglio on Tuesday.
The Latest: Ohio Stadium off limits to family and friends
Read full article: The Latest: Ohio Stadium off limits to family and friendsA limited number of media will be allowed to cover Saturday’s football game, which will be nationally televised on FOX. Hickok got into the tournament as an alternate after Bill Haas tested positive earlier in the week. That’s the most positive tests on the PGA Tour since late June, when four players tested positive in a span of a week. Cameron Champ, Denny McCarthy and Dylan Frittelli had positive tests in Connecticut, and Harris English tested positive in Detroit. The Bosnian soccer federation said Wednesday that besides Kolasinac, another national team player, Ibrahim Sehic, also tested positive.
The Latest: Wrestling world championships canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Wrestling world championships canceledThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The wrestling world championships have been canceled because of travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. United World Wrestling says there weren’t enough entries for next month’s tournament in Serbia to meet its criteria for a world championship event. UWW had wanted at least eight of the top-10 ranked nations and 70% of the athletes from last year’s world championships to participate. ___Norway’s friendly soccer match against Israel has been canceled because of the risk of contracting COVID-19. The Norwegian soccer federation says the decision was recommended by national health authorities one day after an Israel player tested positive.