Posts Tagged ‘sweden’

Assange case before Supreme Court

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Seven justices at the UK Supreme Court start to hear arguments by lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange against his extradition to Sweden.

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Julian Assange of WikiLeaks to Appeal Extradition at British Supreme Court

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Julian Assange was set to appear on Wednesday at Britain’s Supreme Court to appeal an order approving his extradition to Sweden.

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Processed meat ‘linked to cancer’

Friday, January 13th, 2012

A link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer has been suggested by researchers in Sweden.

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Processed meat ‘linked to cancer’

Sweden’s file-sharing ‘religion’

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

An organisation dedicated to file-sharing is officially recognised as a religion in Sweden.

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Sweden’s file-sharing ‘religion’

UK Court: WikiLeaks Julian Assange can apply to Supreme Court in extradition case

Monday, December 5th, 2011

LONDON — A British court Monday gave WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to continue his legal battle to avoid extradition to Sweden over sex crimes allegations. The decision means Assange does not face immediate deportation to Sweden. The court said he can apply to Britain’s Supreme Court in a bid to remain in the United Kingdom. Read full article > >

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Julian Assange Renews Bid to Avoid Extradition

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Julian Assange, the founder of the WikiLeaks anti-secrecy organization, was set to embark Monday on what could be a final effort to avoid extradition to Sweden on allegations of sexual abuse.

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England to face France at Euros

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

England face France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine in their opening games of Euro 2012, while Republic of Ireland are drawn against Spain, Italy and Croatia.

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England to face France at Euros

Assange Heads to U.K. Supreme Court

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

To fight extradition to Sweden.

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FA expects Wembley attendance low

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

The Football Association is expecting England’s lowest attendance at Wembley since the stadium was rebuilt in 2007 for Tuesday’s friendly against Sweden.

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Call-ups for Rodwell & Sturridge

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

England manager Fabio Capello names Jack Rodwell and Daniel Sturridge for next week’s friendlies against Spain and Sweden.

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Call-ups for Rodwell & Sturridge

Rooney left out of England squad

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Coach Fabio Capello confirms that Wayne Rooney will not be selected in the England squad to face Spain and Sweden when it is named on Sunday.

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Rooney left out of England squad

Terry included in England squad

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Fabio Capello confirms captain John Terry will be in the England squad to face Spain and Sweden when it is named on Sunday.

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British High Court rejects Assange extradition appeal

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his battle against extradition Wednesday when Britain’s High Court ruled that he should be sent to Sweden to face questioning over allegations of sexual misconduct.  The judgment was handed down by High Court judges John Thomas and Duncan Ouseley with Assange in attendance, wearing a dark suit and a Remembrance Day poppy . Read full article > >

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Assange Loses Extradition Appeal

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Told to return to Sweden to face rape allegations.

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DealBook: Sony to Buy Ericsson’s Stake in Handset Venture for $1.5 Billion

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Sweden’s Ericsson has agreed to sell its stake in the struggling cellphone maker Sony Ericsson to Sony for $1.5 billion in a final retreat from the mobile handset business.

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DealBook: Sony to Buy Ericsson’s Stake in Handset Venture for $1.5 Billion