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Norway: Two killed, several injured in shooting at nightclub in Oslo

According to the Police at least two people were killed and several more seriously wounded. 

Jun 25, 2022, 07:25 AM IST

We were robbed!" Panama World Cup team hotel raided during Oslo match

 At around the time that World Cup minnows Panama were playing Norway in Oslo this week, thieves were busy rifling their Oslo hotel rooms, police told to AFP today.

Jun 07, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

Norway arrests 35 Greenpeace activists

Truls Gulowsen, head of Greenpeace Norway, disputed the Coast Guard`s right to board the ship and urged Norwegian authorities to be more worried about climate change.

Aug 18, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

China's ailing Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo in 'critical condition'

The First Hospital of China Medical University in the northeastern city of Shenyang said Liu's tumour has grown and his liver is bleeding.

Jul 10, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

Colombia`s FARC reassures on disarmament deadline

After first delivering 30 percent of their weapons on June 7, the guerrillas were expected to hand in another 30 percent by Wednesday, with the rest due by June 20.

Jun 15, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

Iran urges Gulf peace mechanism, says Saudi Arabia backing militants

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing the small but oil-rich emirate of supporting "terrorism". 

Jun 13, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

Norway Supreme Court won`t hear Breivik case on prison conditions

Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 people in 2011.

Jun 08, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

'Bomb-like object' found in Oslo, one detained

Norwegian police has blocked an area in central Oslo and detained one suspect on Saturday night after they found a bomb-like object.

Apr 09, 2017, 09:13 AM IST

Norway says Breivik a VIP inmate with `cosy` conditions

Norway on Tuesday insisted mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik enjoyed "cosy" conditions in prison, including cells with a view, an Xbox, and a comfy armchair, as it appealed a lower court conviction for "inhumane" treatment.

Jan 17, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

NRI parents seek govt help as Norwegian authorities take custody of their child

A five-year-old child has been separated from his NRI parents by Norwegian authorities.

Dec 22, 2016, 08:19 AM IST

Norway hairdresser fined for turning away client in hijab

Norway hit a hairdresser with a roughly 1,000-euro fine today after she was convicted of discrimination for turning away a Muslim client wearing a headscarf.

Sep 12, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

Wipro bags 3-year IT deal from Norway's NSB

 Software services firm Wipro has bagged a three-year IT contract from NSB Group, one of Norway's largest transportation groups.

Sep 07, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

Philippines and communist rebels start peace talks after truce

The Philippine government and Maoist-led guerrillas opened peace talks in Oslo on Monday to try and end nearly five decades of conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.

Aug 22, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

Edward Snowden loses lawsuit against Norway to prevent extradition

 A court in Norway refused to provide assurances to US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden that he would not be extradited if he visits the country to accept an award in November on Monday. He has been living in exile in Russia since 2013 after revealing widespread US foreign surveillance.

Jun 27, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Eleven dead found after Norway helicopter crash: Rescuers

Eleven dead bodies have been recovered after a helicopter carrying 13 people crashed off western Norway on Friday, with the search continuing for the other two, rescue services said.

Apr 29, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

Mass murderer Breivik wins lawsuit over 'inhuman' treatment

Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik on Wednesday won his lawsuit against the state over his "inhuman" solitary confinement in prison.

Apr 20, 2016, 23:57 PM IST

Breivik says will fight `to the death` for Nazism

Mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik vowed to fight "to the death" for Nazism as he took the stand Wednesday in a lawsuit against the Norwegian state, confirming fears he would use the platform to grandstand his extremist views.

Mar 16, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Anders Behring Breivik makes Nazi salute as lawsuit against Norway opens

Mass-murderer Anders Behring Breivik made a Nazi salute on Tuesday as he arrived in court for his lawsuit against the Norwegian state, which he accuses of violating his human rights by holding him in isolation.

Mar 15, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

'Islamic State recruiting from Norway asylum camps'

Islamic State (IS) extremists have been spotted attempting to recruit refugees from asylum camps in Norway, a media report said on Saturday.

Oct 24, 2015, 17:56 PM IST

London fifth-priciest city in the world but earnings lag behind: UBS

London is the fifth most expensive city in the world to live in but wage levels have failed to keep up compared to other major centres, a report by Swiss Bank UBS has found.

 

Sep 18, 2015, 16:17 PM IST