The latest days' escalation towards a trade war, following the US's announcement of aggressive trade tariffs, resembles what happened during the Great Depression of the 1930s. It is an exact parallel to the first years of the Great Depression, says Simon Johnson, recipient of the economics prize in memory of Alfred Nobel, in SVT.
BusinessWilliam Nylander scored two of Toronto's goals when the team defeated Columbus at home with 5–0.
SportsThe Swedish rookie Pelle Larsson responded with a tied personal best – 16 points – when his Miami stopped the reigning champion Boston's winning streak in NBA basketball. His self-confidence just keeps growing, says coach Erik Spoelstra.
SportsThe tens of young figure skaters who died in the plane crash in Washington DC were honored at the World Championship. We are many who feel that time has stood still, said Kim Jae-Yeol, chairman of the International Figure Skating Federation.
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