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Russia to cut Finlandâs natural gas in latest energy clash
Russia will cut off natural gas to Finland after the Nordic country that applied for NATO membership this week refused President Vladimir Putin's demand to pay in rubles, the Finnish...
Swedenâs parliament approves first female prime minister
Sweden’s parliament on Wednesday approved Magdalena Andersson as the country’s first female prime minister, tapping the finance minister who recently became the new leader of the Social Democratic party.
Norway town absorbs horror of localâs bow-and-arrow attack
Residents of a Norwegian town with a proud legacy of producing coins, weapons and silver grappled Friday with the horrible knowledge that someone living in their community used a bow...
Bow-and-arrow killings in Norway seen as an ‘act of terror’
KONGSBERG, Norway (AP) — The bow-and-arrow rampage by a man who killed five people in a small town near Norway’s capital appeared to be a terrorist act, authorities said Thursday,...
Norwegian lawmaker nominates President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
An anti-immigrant Norwegian lawmaker said Wednesday that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
Coronavirus outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew members....
“Exorcist” actor Max von Sydow dies at age 90
Max von Sydow, the self-described âshy boyâ-turned-actor known to art house audiences through his work with Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and later to moviegoers everywhere when he played the priest...
Greenland fallout: Trumpâs canceled trip blindsides Denmark
The prime minister of Denmark said Wednesday she is "disappointed and surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to cancel his visit to Denmark after she called Trump's idea of...
Denmark plans to banish unwanted migrants to remote island
A pro-government lawmaker acknowledged Tuesday that Danish plans to banish rejected asylum-seekers or those with a criminal record to a remote island may breach international law — but added that...
Danish submarine inventor convicted of reporter’s murder, gets life
Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen was found guilty Wednesday of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim Wall before dismembering her body during a private submarine trip. He was sentenced to...