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1. Norway psychologist: Breivik ‘horrified by his actions’

Anders Behring Breivik was horrified when he began shooting on 22nd of July, but knew he had a mission, according to a psychologist quoted by Fox News, Friday.

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Published on 14th August, 2011 at 10:52pm by Alexandra Spinu.

2. Oslo Stock Exchange crashes to new low

Oslo Stock-exchange Oslo Stock Exchange had its worst day for two years today, ending at 344.39 after Standard and Poor’s US downgrade.

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Published on 8th August, 2011 at 10:31pm by Alexandra Spinu.

3. Fjordman drops cover name, disassociates self from Breivik’s 'horrible actions’

36-year-old Peder Jensen has revealed in an interview that he is “Fjordman”, the blogger who was cited 111 times by Breivik in his manifesto.

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Published on 6th August, 2011 at 2:35am by Alexandra Spinu.

4. Utøya survivor: ‘You failed’, Anders Behring Breivik

A survivor of the Utøya island massacre has addressed a defiant open letter to Anders Behring Breivik.

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Published on 2nd August, 2011 at 7:29pm by Alexandra Spinu.

5. Oslo changed into an ocean of flowers

Over 100,000 people attended today the streets of Oslo in a march of solidarity with the relatives of those who died in Friday's attacks.

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Published on 26th July, 2011 at 10:04am by Alexandra Spinu.

6. Norwegian King addresses nation in mourning

HRH King Harald of Norway HRH King Harald urges the nation to maintain its belief in Norway’s democratic society and stay united following the recent twin killings.

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Published on 23rd July, 2011 at 11:41pm by Michael Sandelson and Alexandra Spinu.

7. International wave of indignation following Norway attacks continues

Numerous other heads of state and governments worldwide are continuing their denouncement of yesterday’s bloody attacks in Norway.

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Published on 23rd July, 2011 at 9:58pm by Alexandra Spinu.

8. European Union condemns Norway attack

Herman Van Rompuy President Herman Van Rompuy of the European Council joins world leaders in deploring today’s bombing in Oslo.

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Published on 22nd July, 2011 at 12:10am by Alexandra Spinu.

9. Tajikistan asks UN to veto controversial Norway book publication

Norwegian publisher Cappelen Damm is at the centre of an international row about a Danish book containing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

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Published on 10th May, 2011 at 10:56am by Alexandra Spinu and Michael Sandelson.

10. Norway top again for mothers

UPDATED: Save the Children has ranked Norway as the best country for mothers for the second year running, according to its latest annual ‘State of the World’s Mothers’ report.

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Published on 3rd May, 2011 at 11:11am by Michael Sandelson and Alexandra Spinu.

11. The war for Arctic oil has begun!

However, do not worry too much; it is just the back-story for the new Norwegian computer game, Naval War: Arctic Circle.

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Published on 23rd March, 2011 at 2:21pm by Alexandra Spinu.

12. Petter Northug seals it for Norway

Northug, Gjerdalen, Vylegzhanin Norway proved to be again the world’s best country when it comes to skiing competitions, after today’s last day of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships ended with two medals for the host country.

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Published on 6th March, 2011 at 9:52pm by Alexandra Spinu.

13. More victories for Norway

Sundby, Rønning, Northug, Gjerdalen Norway won first place in the Men’s 4x10 km Relay today, in what was called one of the most exciting relays ever.

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Published on 4th March, 2011 at 10:07pm by Alexandra Spinu.

14. Norway lands silver and bronze team sprints

Ida Ingemarsdotter, Charlotte Kalla It was another winning day for the Norwegians at Holmenkollen today but the gold was just out of reach for the Men’s team, in a battle between Norway Sweden, Finland, and Canada.

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Published on 2nd March, 2011 at 10:38pm by Alexandra Spinu.

15. Silver and bronze for Norway

CC 15km Men Norway’s Eldar Rønning and Martin Johnsrud Sundby won silver and bronze medals in the Men’s 15 km classic race at Ski VM in Oslo today.

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Published on 1st March, 2011 at 12:14am by Alexandra Spinu.

16. Golden Northug sweeps past Sweden

Petter Northug (centre) Petter Northug won today’s 30 km men’s pursuit race, beating the Russian duo Maxim Vylegzhanin and Ilia Chernousov.

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Published on 27th February, 2011 at 11:32pm by Alexandra Spinu.

17. Bjørgen’s victory boosts disheartening Norwegian day

Members of the public, Oslo2011 day 3 Marit Bjørgen’s gold in today’s 15 km pursuit after 39:08.6 seconds was another feather in Norway’s cap after Thursday’s victory. Feathers drooped otherwise.

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Published on 26th February, 2011 at 9:50pm by Alexandra Spinu.

18. Bjørgen wins Norway’s gold number 100

CC Individual Sprint free finals Ladies Today’s first final of the FIS Ski World Championships 2011 brought the first gold medal for Norway after Marit Bjørgen won the Ladies Free Sprint final at Holmenkollen.

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Published on 24th February, 2011 at 11:17pm by Alexandra Spinu.

19. Heiberg undergoes heart surgery

Member of the International Olympic Committee Gerhard Heiberg was operated this morning at Oslo’s Ullevål Hospital following a heart attack.

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Published on 24th February, 2011 at 10:53pm by Alexandra Spinu.

20. Norwegian Mayor: ‘We built Holmenkollen for you’

Oslo WC 2011 opening ceremony OSLO: Thousands of people gathered in the University Square to see the opening of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

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Published on 23rd February, 2011 at 10:25pm by Alexandra Spinu.


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