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22:44:13 — Friday, 12th March, 2010

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Training can be a health hazard

Cross-Country skiing 1990s 20 percent risk of heart attacks.

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Published on 12th March, 2010 at 15:18.

 

Swan deaths escalate in Rogaland

Whooper-swan A tough winter takes its toll.

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Published on 12th March, 2010 at 13:26.

Navy band to get more rests

Royal Norwegian Navy Band Budget cuts mean concerts could be curtailed.

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Published on 11th March, 2010 at 20:09.

 

Finance minister to tighten purse strings

Sigbjørn Johnsen, Minister of Finance “The state must get its growing costs under control,” says Johnsen.

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Published on 11th March, 2010 at 14:10.

Israel attracts heavy censure

Jonas Gahr Støre Government protests strongly against building in East Jerusalem.

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Published on 11th March, 2010 at 11:22.

 

Infrastructure and transport in decay

Rusty broken drain (Illustration photo) Engineers estimate huge repair bill.

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Published on 10th March, 2010 at 14:53.

Lorry loaded with F-16 missiles crashes

IRIS-T air-to-air missile Military spokesman says public was never in danger.

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Published on 10th March, 2010 at 13:25.

 

OECD tells Norway to put the brakes on

Ceramic piggy bank Organisation criticises high spending and inefficiency.

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Published on 9th March, 2010 at 15:38.
Last Updated on 11th March 2010 at 14:11.

Philip Morris to sue Norwegian state

Cigarette Tobacco giant claims concealing tobacco products contravenes competition law.

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Published on 9th March, 2010 at 11:12.

 

International Women’s Day

Bust of Clara Zetkin in Dresden It is 100 years today since the German feminist Clara Zetkin’s idea of International Women’s Day was born. Here’s a short round-up of some of today’s events and discussions.

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Published on 8th March, 2010 at 15:11.

Girls die in drowning accident

Community gathers in shock and sorrow.

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Published on 8th March, 2010 at 11:01.

 

Record number apply to international schools

Pencil and pen collection Norwegian school system blamed.

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Published on 8th March, 2010 at 08:29.

Biodiesel battle looms

Biodiesel pump Punch-up at the pumps for Stoltenberg again.

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Published on 5th March, 2010 at 13:37.
Last Updated on 5th March 2010 at 20:37.

 

Earth tremor in Rogaland

Shockwaves felt as far away as Hedmark.

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Published on 4th March, 2010 at 15:10.

Hijab discussion covers up children’s rights

Safinatun Najah School (Illus. photo) Ombudsman expresses concern about polarisation.

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Published on 4th March, 2010 at 13:29.
Last Updated on 4th March 2010 at 15:08.

 

Choice Hotels make dog’s dinner of ecological breakfast

Yellow cermaic IKEA eggcup and egg Mystery test reveals thinly-spread promise.

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Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 21:58.
Last Updated on 4th March 2010 at 11:26.

Scandinavians to introduce malpractice register

Ringerike hospital (Illustration photo) Health authorities respond.

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Published on 3rd March, 2010 at 13:16.

 

“Impostor” discovered at Palace

Norwegian Royal Palace, Oslo “No comment”, says assistant director of communications.

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Published on 2nd March, 2010 at 14:37.

Prostitution law fails victims

Black boots with high heels Police and Ministry of Justice face criticism.

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Published on 2nd March, 2010 at 12:35.

 

Politicians split over school hijab ban

Konsert Malam Gemilang Hijrah Rights, principles, and consequences.

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Published on 26th February, 2010 at 14:36.
Last Updated on 4th March 2010 at 13:30.

Police find Ashraf’s body

Faiza Ashraf 25 year-old suspect admits murder.

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Published on 25th February, 2010 at 12:53.

 

Palace rules out connection to paintings

K. UCHERMANN 1879 oil canvas “Rabbits” Possible Nazi art thefts remain in Canadian gallery. Scepticism at home.

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Published on 24th February, 2010 at 22:14.

Fat seamen sail against the wind

Mackerel Health complaints pipe sailors ashore.

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Published on 24th February, 2010 at 17:03.

 

Yemenis jail Norwegian terror-suspect

Family afraid for man’s safety.

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Published on 24th February, 2010 at 15:17.

Electricity prices through the roof

Pylon Horizon Low reservoirs mean bad news for consumers.

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Published on 23rd February, 2010 at 18:08.

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