Somali football referee Omar Artan was set to become the first from his country to referee the World Cup. Now he has been denied entry to the United States and removed from the tournament.
FootballParties in the Riksdag have been unable to reach an agreement in the Constitutional Committee (KU), TT learns. This means the joint press conference planned for Tuesday has been cancelled.
Swedish politicsHeavy gunfire echoes across Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, according to reporters at the scene. An ongoing political crisis appears to have escalated into violent fighting between government forces and opposition fighters. The United States warns of long-term consequences.
WorldThe government is taking new steps to deport 155 convicted Syrians. A Syrian delegation is expected to visit Stockholm this spring.
Swedish politicsThe government has adopted a new aid strategy for Somalia. It is intended to discourage immigration to Sweden and force Somalia to accept its citizens.
Swedish politicsMigration Minister Johan Forssell (M) denies that Sweden has funded "ghost services" in the Somali government office. The claim is completely baseless, he told the Constitutional Committee (KU).
Swedish politicsDonald Trump was elected on promises not to drag the United States into more wars. Just over a year later, American bombs have fallen on seven different countries - and the United States has started a war against Iran. Trump is continuing the path set out by his predecessors in the 2000s. Here's what it has looked like.
WorldThe government parties and the Sweden Democrats (SD) are denying the opposition the chance to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) over two high-profile cases - aid money to the prime minister in Somalia and security deficiencies at Lantmäteriet. The KU's opportunities to scrutinize power are being called into question, says KU chair Jennie Nilsson (S).
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