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2 journalists say Palestinian Authority interrogated them
Two Palestinian journalists said they were detained and questioned this week by the Palestinian authority, despite a promise to respect freedom of the press. One of the journalists, a documentary filmmaker, said he was forced to reveal the passwords to his personal email and Facebook page, the Jerusalem Post reported. Haroun Abu Arrah said he was questioned for more than 2 hours by agents of ...
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Three shot in jewelry store holdup Swedish police seek three suspects
Three people were shot during a jewelry store robbery in the southern Swedish city of Angelholm, police said. Three men wearing dark motorcycle helmets entered a jewelry store on a busy street Saturday and opened fire. Three people were injured but police said none of the wounds were life-threatening. The bandits fled the scene on a yellow or orange moped, which they drove to a waiting black ...
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Photos Celebrating Norways Constitution Day in Portland
Norway's most important national holiday - May 17 (Constitution Day) - is celebrated here in Portland in a community-wide event sponsored by Grieg Lodge Sons of Norway for generations at Portland's historic Norse Hall. Da Vinci Arts Middle School's marching band led a parade through the streets of NE Portland. - 5/17 - (Kai Hayashi / ...
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Ice hockey-Swiss fairytale continues as they set up Sweden final
By Philip O'Connor STOCKHOLM, May 18 (Reuters) - Switzerland's fairytale run at the world ice hockey championships continued on Saturday when they reached the final thanks to a 3-0 victory over United States. They now face host nation Sweden who beat Finland ...
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Travel Clinic Puerto Rico hotel Copenhagen day trips
Hip: W Retreat & Spa My girlfriend and I have been to some small British-flavoured Caribbean islands, and now want to try Puerto Rico. Can you suggest a luxurious modern beach-break ...
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Swiss Fairytale Continues as They Set Up Sweden Final
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Switzerland beats US faces Sweden for world title
STOCKHOLM (AP) -- The United States was upset 3-0 by Switzerland in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship Saturday. The Swiss will face Sweden in Sunday's final after the Swedes defeated co-host Finland 3-0 in the earlier semifinal. Switzerland is guaranteed its first medal in 60 ...
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Russias Karjakin wins $130000 Norway chess tournament with draw against Bulgarian Topalov
STAVANGER, Norway - Russia's Sergey Karjakin has won the EUR100,000 ($130,000) Norway chess tournament after drawing against Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria. Karjakin needed only a draw against Topalov to take the top prize after the world's No. 1 player, Magnus Carlsen, failed to win against Levon Aronian from Armenia, ranked No. 2. Topalov went into the final day of the nine-day round ...
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Sweden beats Finland to reach hockey worlds final
STOCKHOLM - Sweden reached the final of the ice hockey world championship by beating fellow co-host and rival Finland 3-0 on Saturday.Dallas Stars forward Loui Eriksson scored Sweden's first two goals on power plays, with both assisted by twin brothers Henrik and Daniel Sedin.Henrik Sedin then added Sweden's third into an empty net in the final minute.Sweden's Jhonas Enroth made ...
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Copenhagen leading the eco-charge
Copenhagen has, for many decades, been an extremely influential city in world affairs, most notably in the realm of environmental management and conservation activities. It is in Copenhagen that world leaders meet to agree on eco-friendly policies at the famous Copenhagen Accord, and the city will host mayors from around the world at the Copenhagen Summit. So what is the extent of the city’s leadership on such issues?
Copenhagen has long been considered one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. In 1973 Denmark was the first country in the world to implement a national Environmental Law, and this paved the way for a strong combination of national and municipal legislation aimed at limiting the cities carbon footprint. Read more
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