The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is letting billionaire Elon Musk lead a new department that will streamline the government apparatus. "This will send shockwaves through the system", Musk announces. Trump is also appointing a Fox profile as his defense minister.
World politicsThree Iraqi men who were tortured at the American prison Abu Ghurayb are awarded a total of $42 million in damages. The American company Caci Premier Technology is found guilty. The company was contracted by the USA to operate in the prison.
WorldThe Chancellor of Justice (JK) opposes the proposal that could give the police the opportunity to refuse permits for Quran burnings. JK warns of a disproportionately large restriction on the freedom of assembly. The police and Säpo are also critical.
SwedenOne is a provocateur with unlimited resources, another a controversial vaccine skeptic. Donald Trump is ready to appoint key players in and around his new government. They will be people who do not contradict him very much, if ever, says Professor and USA expert Erik Åsard.
World politicsA prosecutor who is a cousin of the gang leader Ismail Abdo is suspected of having disclosed confidential information to relatives on two occasions. The woman denies any wrongdoing during the trial. I get very sad sitting here when it's me who has a very strong sense of justice.
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