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Berry entrepreneurs sentenced for human exploitation

Despite promises of salaries according to collective agreements, the berry pickers were forced to work long days without leave and were paid per kilo. Now, two berry entrepreneurs are sentenced to two years and six months in prison for nine cases of gross human exploitation, announces Lycksele district court.

Berry entrepreneurs sentenced for human exploitation

The Warning: Genocide Continues in Myanmar

The situation in Myanmar's Rakhine resembles more and more the period that preceded the comprehensive violence campaign against the Rohingyas in 2016-2017, warns a UN expert. Three years after the coup, the junta is significantly weakened - and the Rohingyas increasingly vulnerable.

The Warning: Genocide Continues in Myanmar

Hundreds of Turtles Saved in Malaysia

The authorities in Malaysia have taken possession of hundreds of turtles smuggled into the country by a criminal network known as the Ninja Turtle Gang. The turtles were intended for resale in Southeast Asia.

Hundreds of Turtles Saved in Malaysia

Stronger Swedish krona - but Equally Expensive Holidays

The krona has strengthened against the euro over the past year. But it does not help Swedes who dream of a cheaper holiday.

Stronger Swedish krona - but Equally Expensive Holidays

Thailand's Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage

The Senate in Thailand has voted overwhelmingly to approve same-sex marriage. The decision was the final step in a multi-step process to secure approval of the law.

Thailand's Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage

Rare Elephant Birth: Mother Attacks Twin

A elephant birth in Thailand took a dramatic turn when the female was found to be carrying twins. After the birth, the newly become two-child mother went amok and injured a zookeeper.

Rare Elephant Birth: Mother Attacks Twin

Hundreds of animals burned to death at famous market

Hundreds, possibly over a thousand, animals have burned to death in a large market in Thailand's capital, Bangkok. The fire broke out early on Tuesday morning local time, at Chatuchak weekend market, which is a major attraction in the city.

Hundreds of animals burned to death at famous market

Search with a bag full of endangered animals

The personnel at Tull didn't know what was waiting for them when they checked a suitcase at Landvetter in February. The suitcase turned out to contain 31 turtles, 27 salamanders, three snakes, and a lizard, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www.

Search with a bag full of endangered animals

A Swedish restaurant among the 50 best – again

Every year, the World's Best Restaurant Academy selects the world's best restaurants. This year, Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain, was crowned the winner at the award ceremony in Las Vegas on Wednesday evening local time.

A Swedish restaurant among the 50 best – again