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A Swedish court on Wednesday decided to uphold an arrest warrant against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over allegations of sexual assault.
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There has been a lot of talk recently about children and dogs dying after being left locked in hot cars. Now a pediatrician in Sweden is pointing out that it is equally dangerous to use a blanket to block sun from entering a baby's stroller.
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On July 10, Digital Journal was afforded the privilege to partake in a teleconference with country queen Dolly Parton, while she was on her European tour stop in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Launched in Sweden as an STD triage app, First Derm now accepts photos of any rash, bump, wart or strange mole above and below the waist, and works with a team of dermatologists to help identify the issue. The "Crotch Selfie" app is making headlines.
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As one young female passenger gets into the holiday mood, a rather unusual reason for a flight delay from Sweden to Split.
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The original impetus for this story was spurred on by the unexpected discovery of 30 girls in a Swedish school who were subjected to this abuse. Unfortunately the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) crisis is much bigger than that.
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A man claiming to have a bomb in the office of a human rights group in Stockholm gave himself up on Thursday after negotiating with the police on the phone, law enforcement said.
In the Media
by AFP
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The number of nuclear weapons in the world continue to decline, but at a slower pace than in previous years, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said Monday.
In the Media
by AFP
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Copenhagen -
Denmark's anti-immigrant party is expected to become the country's largest in Sunday's EU election while their Swedish peers lag behind, highlighting different political and economic landscapes in the two countries.
In the Media
by Sören Billing (AFP)
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Rainer Hoess was 12 years old when he learned he was the grandson of a man who oversaw the murder of a million people as commandant of the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz.
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In a capital city built across 14 islands, ferries provide a crucial service. In August, this year, one of Stockholm’s ferries - in the space of just ten minutes - will create the world’s first zero-emission waves in maritime public transport.
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Cairo -
Western nations expressed outrage Monday after an Egyptian court sentenced Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader Muhamed Badie and nearly 700 supporters to death.
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Stockholm -
Swedish ball bearing manufacturer SKF, a barometer of global manufacturing, returned to profit in the first quarter of 2014, the company said on Tuesday citing rising sales.
In the Media
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Hand scanning has become an alternative payment method for people in a city in southern Sweden, researchers at Lund University said Monday.
In the Media
by AFP
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Frankfurt -
German heavy industry giant ThyssenKrupp said on Monday it is in talks with Saab of Sweden over the sale of its Swedish shipywards business.
In the Media
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Frankfurt -
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, said Friday it will not increase its offer for truck manufacturer Scania after the Swedish group dismissed the bid.
In the Media
by AFP
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Sweden boasts one of Europe's lowest consumption of recreational drugs, but the same strict policy authorities consider key to success could also be pushing up the number of drug-related deaths.
In the Media
by Erik Fau (AFP)
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In hopes that it will cut down on sick leave, boost efficiency, and ultimately save Sweden money, municipal staff in Gothenburg will experiment with six-hour full-pay workdays.
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Volvo on Monday said it had suspended a project to build an armoured infantry fighting vehicle with a Russian company due to uncertainty over the Ukraine crisis.
In the Media
by AFP
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Swedish industrial firm Alfa Laval announced on Monday the acquisition of a Norwegian underwater pump maker Frank Mohn, citing big opportunities in the offshore oil and gas sector.
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Paris -
Renault Trucks Defense said Wednesday its project to develop an armoured infantry fighting vehicle together with a Russian manufacturer is on hold due to the Ukraine crisis.
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by AFP
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A family in Sweden were left terrified when the trap they had set did not immediately kill a monstrous 16-inch rat that was running around their kitchen.
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Swedish fashion giant H&M announced strong profits Thursday amid plans for a large-scale expansion of outlets in Asia and online but shares dropped sharply as the figures missed expectations.The group reported a 7.7-percent annualised growth in pro...
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by AFP
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Johannesburg -
British murder suspect Shrien Dewani will be extradited to South Africa next month to face charges he arranged to have his wife killed during their honeymoon, officials said Sunday.South Africa's Justice Department said Dewani, 33, is expected to leave...
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The man once considered Scandinavia's worst serial killer but later cleared of his crimes said Friday that his lawyer was preparing a claim for damages, following his release after more than 20 years in psychiatric detention.
In the Media
by Tom Sullivan (AFP)
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Volvo Cars, the Swedish subsidiary of Chinese auto maker Geely, posted strong profits in 2013 after a first half year of losses, thanks to soaring China sales and cost-cutting.The company reported a 960-million-kronor (108.5-million-euro, $149.7-millio...
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Swedish furniture maker Ikea on Thursday recalled nearly three million baby bed canopies worldwide due to a potential danger of strangulation."We have had some reports of young children getting entangled in these canopies," Ikea spokeswoman Ylva Magnus...
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A Swedish man long considered Scandinavia's most notorious serial killer was released Wednesday from more than 20 years of psychiatric detention, eight months after being cleared of all charges.
In the Media
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Swedish truck manufacturer Scania on Tuesday rejected a multi-billion-euro takeover bid from Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen, saying the offer did not reflect the company's true value.Volkswagen last month offered 6.7 billion euros ($9.3 billion) ...
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Bras -
Brazil is planning to build its first aircraft carrier to replace its aging only model as part of a steady upgrade to its armed forces, Defense Minister Celso Amorim said Tuesday.In recent years Brazil has purchased submarines, helicopters and superson...
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The Riksdagshuset, the Swedish House of Parliament
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The Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) in Stockholm is Sweden's national theatre stage.
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Flamarium Saalkreis GmbH
The crystal work of Bertil Vallien "Die Reise"
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Swedish cleaning lady steals commuter train, derails it and crashes into an apartment building.
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A family of ducks crosses a pathway near the shore of Lake Mälaren in Sigtuna.
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A picture of the small town of Norrköping where the abuse was discovered.
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Stockholm's City Hall stands on the eastern corner of Kungsholmen island. The City Hall is the political centre of the Swedish capital and one of its best-known landmarks .
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President Barack Obama talks with Foreign Minister Carl Bildt of Sweden during the arrival ceremony at Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport in Sweden, Sept. 4, 2013
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Billboard straddling the Norway/Sweden border advertising the fact that Swedish Big Mac's are cheaper.
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Canada's Rick Nash is checked by Sweden's Daniel Alfredsson (top) during the second period of their men's ice hockey gold medal match at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 23, 2014
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The Göteborg Law Courts.
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Christian Zacharias was playing Haydn's Piano Concerto at a concert in Gothenberg, Sweden, when a mobile phone started to ring.
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Swedish cleaning lady steals commuter train, derails it and crashes into an apartment building.
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Carl Michael von Hausswolff
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Gamla Stan, "the old town between the bridges". In the center is the 13 Century Riddarholm church, resting place of the Swedish monarchs.
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Designer crystal is being smashed at Orrefors Kosta Boda glass factories in Sweden, rather than sold at a discount.
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TF1 news highlights Finland and calls it Sweden (screen shot)
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Narrow street in Gamla Stan (the Old Town), Stockholm.
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The Bolinder Palace Hotel, part of the Stockholm Grand Hotel since 1889. It houses the Royal Swedish Automobile Club (KAK)
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