Experts monitoring the Norwegian mass killer, Anders Behring Breivik, say they believe he is not psychotic, court documents say.

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Spending more time at school may increase intelligence, according to a study of Norwegian men.

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Congress is trying to use a little-known certification requirement for ships and drilling rigs as a lever to squeeze Iran’s trade with the rest of the world. Facing U.S. pressure, a Norwegian company that certifies vessels is ending its relationship with Iran, where it had provided seals of approval for everything from cargo ships to oil tankers to patrol boats . Read full article > >

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With Norway still recovering from the devastating terrorist attack by Christian fundamentalist Anders Behring Breivik last July, a new Norwegian television series called Taxi claims to challenge the established prejudices surrounding how ethnic minorities and “native” Norwegians interact. Unfortunately, anyone who expected that to actually be the premise of the show would have found it disappointing at best and, at worst, detrimental to any further dialogue and understanding.

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Lacoste asks Norwegian police authorities to prevent Anders Breivik, who has confessed to mass killings, from wearing the label in court, reports say.

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Survivors, relatives and friends of victims of Norwegian gunman Anders Breivik visit Utoeya island, as his solitary confinement is extended.

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A Briton is among three people who have gone missing on a Norwegian boat in a storm off Antarctica.

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Briton is missing in Antarctica

2010 Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo might not be the only prize winner behind bars when he receives the award: The Norwegian politician Snorre Valen has nominated WikiLeaks for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. “By disclosing information about corruption, human…

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WikiLeaks Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Homegrown Norwegian furniture-makers keep it local The three young partners behind Oslo-based furniture studio Mokasser —Karl Marius Sveen, Roger Sveian and Paul Van Wonderen—keep their business entirely local by designing and producing their collection all in Norway. With a nationwide decrease in furniture manufacturing, Marius tells Cool Hunting, “Lots of manufacturers are moving a big part of their production out of Norway to survive and to compete with prizes. Mokasser is still able to manufacture all parts in Norway, mostly because of being a high-end company, with good finishes and a focus on quality in every product. We also have a close and constant contact with the customers, trying to meet their needs regarding choice of upholstery.” Thanks to their education and experience, the group has a strong background in the Norwegian furniture industry. The clean shapes and the playful colors of each product however, are the work of Nora Furuholmen , Christian S

The Norwegian prime minister makes an economics case for the $100bn per year that is needed to support poorer nations in fighting climate change.

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Carbon cuts key to climate funds

A Norwegian student whose semi-naked body was found buried under a pile of rubble in central London was unlawfully killed, an inquest rules.

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Norwegian woman unlawfully killed

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp defends referee Terje Hauge after the Norwegian awards his side three penalties and sends off Rafael van der Vaart in the 4-1 win against FC Twente.

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Simon Worrall is the country manager for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) based in Peshawar. Here he talks about his work and the devastation of the floods.

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Pakistan: ‘The situation leaves me lost for words’