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Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks
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Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks

In the attempts to unite on a new Norwegian government after the election, the Green party, MDG, is trying to lure with a new carrot – literally. The MDG leader Arild Hermstad had brought to Monday's talks a joke board where the main opponent is knocked out with a large vegetable
Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished
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Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished

The fire that broke out at lunchtime at the Opera House in Oslo is now extinguished, reports Norwegian media. The building was evacuated and one person has inhaled smoke and suffered burns to their hands
Powerful New Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Afghanistan
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Powerful New Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Afghanistan

The number of dead after Sunday's devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to over 2,200, authorities in the Taliban-ruled country announced. Now a new powerful tremor has hit Afghanistan
Norwegian Man Arrested in Oslo for Gothenburg Double Murder
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Norwegian Man Arrested in Oslo for Gothenburg Double Murder

A Norwegian man in his 30-40s is suspected of the double murder in Gothenburg earlier in the week. According to information to Norwegian TV2, he was arrested after a dramatic car chase in Oslo on Wednesday night
Norway's Høyre Faces Lowest Poll Numbers in 15 Years Before Election
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Norway's Høyre Faces Lowest Poll Numbers in 15 Years Before Election

With less than a week left until the election, Norway's equivalent to The Moderate Party, Høyre, is threatened by a fiasco. The party is falling further in the latest measurement – to the lowest figure in over 15 years
Biathlon Official Anders Besseberg's Appeal Denied, Faces Prison Sentence
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Biathlon Official Anders Besseberg's Appeal Denied, Faces Prison Sentence

The former biathlon top athlete Anders Besseberg did not get his appeal through in Norway's equivalent to the court of appeal. The 79-year-old is sentenced to three years of unconditional imprisonment, writes NTB
Norway to Buy British Frigates in Historic Defense Deal
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Norway to Buy British Frigates in Historic Defense Deal

Norway's government has decided to buy frigates from the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister announces. The warships are specially developed for submarine hunting
Norway Landslide Near Trondheim: Search for Missing Man Continues
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Norway Landslide Near Trondheim: Search for Missing Man Continues

A large landslide has cut off E6 a few miles northeast of Trondheim in Norway. The rescue operation has turned into a search operation for a man who is believed to have been killed
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Comeback Blocked by Diamond League Rule
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Comeback Blocked by Diamond League Rule

Running star Jakob Ingebrigtsen has not competed at all outdoors this year, but now wanted to make a comeback on 1,500 meters after his injury hell. Then he got a flat no from the organizer of the Diamond League final – due to a rule
Norwegian Oil Fund Divests from Israeli Companies Amid Conflict
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Norwegian Oil Fund Divests from Israeli Companies Amid Conflict

The state oil fund in Norway is selling its assets in eleven Israeli companies, reports Norwegian media. Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg says that more sales may come
Stoltenberg Calls for Review of Oil Fund's Israeli Investment
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Stoltenberg Calls for Review of Oil Fund's Israeli Investment

Second Arrest Made in Oslo Tveita Senter Shooting
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Second Arrest Made in Oslo Tveita Senter Shooting

Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen
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Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen

French football icon Michel Platini has been subjected to a burglary and lost around twenty medals and trophies.
Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive
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Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Delicate, but positive, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Italy Equates Sports Referees with Police Officers to Curb Violence
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Italy Equates Sports Referees with Police Officers to Curb Violence

Italy is taking a new approach to curb violence against, among other things, football referees. They will now be seen as public officials and attacks on referees can be punished as severely as crimes against police officers
Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Sentenced for Assault on Daughter
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Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Sentenced for Assault on Daughter

The Norwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen is sentenced in the district court for assault against one of his children. But he is acquitted at the same time of all allegations of assault against his son and running star Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Awaits Verdict in Assault Trial
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Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Awaits Verdict in Assault Trial

It is the assault trial that has shaken Norway – and received enormous attention. Today, the verdict against athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen will be announced
NATO Nations Sign Agreement for Mass Purchase of Swedish CV90 Vehicles
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NATO Nations Sign Agreement for Mass Purchase of Swedish CV90 Vehicles

Sweden and several NATO countries sign agreement in Brussels on large purchase of Swedish CV90 combat vehicles. The orders are not to affect deliveries to Ukraine, promises the defence minister
Casper Ruud Exits French Championships Due to Injury
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Casper Ruud Exits French Championships Due to Injury

The seventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud has finished playing in the French Championships in Paris, where he has reached the final twice. Ruud sustained an injury during the match against the Portuguese Nuno Borges, who won the second round with 3–1 in sets
Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts
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Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

The organizer of the prestigious Ballon d'Or gala has received severe criticism. Now the award ceremony is being moved to September to avoid colliding with national team matches on the women's side
NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway
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NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

Nato's new regional air command in Norway is located in Reitan near Bodø, the country's government announces.
Alexander Sørloth Scores Four Goals in 23 Minutes for Atletico Madrid
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Alexander Sørloth Scores Four Goals in 23 Minutes for Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid's Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth did what he wanted during the first half against his old club, Real Sociedad. And just that day he felt like pouring in four goals within 23 minutes
Wrexham's Rise: From Division Five to Premier League Contenders
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Wrexham's Rise: From Division Five to Premier League Contenders

From a club on the decline in division five to Premier League? Well, if Wrexham keeps up the pace as well as speed, nothing seems impossible. Wales' own equivalent to Åshöjdens BK is on its way to a third promotion in as many years
Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court
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Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court

One year ago, Anders Besseberg was sentenced to prison for gross corruption, despite his denial. Now it's time for the former chairman of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to have his appeal tried
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