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The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presence
Read full article: The US and South Korea reach new deal on costs for the American troop presenceThe United States and South Korea have tentatively agreed to a new deal covering the costs of maintaining the American military presence there.
Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state
Read full article: Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian stateA new initiative is underway by European, Arab and Islamic nations to strengthen support for a Palestinian state and its institutions and prepare for a future after the war in Gaza and escalating conflict in Lebanon.
Norwegian wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk's Tesla pay package
Read full article: Norwegian wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk's Tesla pay packageNorway’s sovereign wealth fund managed by Norges Bank Investment Management said Saturday it will vote against Elon Musk’s hefty CEO compensation package during Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday.
Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval
Read full article: Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approvalSlovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval.
Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Read full article: Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian stateSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state.
Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit Syrians
Read full article: Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit SyriansInternational donors meeting in Brussels say they will commit 7.5 billion euros, about $8.1 billion, in both grants and loans to support Syrians battered by war, poverty, and hunger for the rest of this year and beyond.
Relations between EU and Israel plummet as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognize a Palestinian state
Read full article: Relations between EU and Israel plummet as Spain, Ireland prepare to recognize a Palestinian stateRelations between the European Union and Israel are in a nosedive on the eve of the diplomatic recognition of a Palestinian state by EU members Ireland and Spain.
Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach
Read full article: Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long BeachJerry Seinfeld’s upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie “Unfrosted.”.
Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used 'I Feel Love'
Read full article: Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used 'I Feel Love'The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Ye and Ty Dolla $ign alleging they illegally used her 1977 song “I Feel Love” in their most recent collaboration.
After a record year, Norway's giant oil fund pledges to push sustainable energy
Read full article: After a record year, Norway's giant oil fund pledges to push sustainable energyThe manager of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is pledging to push major oil and gas companies to speed up preparations for the “inescapable” transition away from fossil fuels.
Downhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde to have 2nd operation after high-speed crash at Wengen
Read full article: Downhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde to have 2nd operation after high-speed crash at WengenDownhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is having a second operation five days after his shocking crash and airlifted exit from Switzerland’s signature World Cup event.
A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues
Read full article: A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleaguesA conglomerate of unions in Norway says it will take action against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues.
For imprisoned Nobel laureates, the prize did not bring freedom
Read full article: For imprisoned Nobel laureates, the prize did not bring freedomThe head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee urged Iran to release imprisoned peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi and let her accept the award at the annual prize ceremony in December.
A Norwegian man needed a hobby. His new metal detector found a showy 1,500-year-old gold necklace
Read full article: A Norwegian man needed a hobby. His new metal detector found a showy 1,500-year-old gold necklaceA Norwegian man using a metal detector has found nine pendants, three rings and 10 gold pearls someone might have worn as showy jewelry 1,500 years ago.
Study suggests global warming set to worsen snow shortages on Europe's ski slopes
Read full article: Study suggests global warming set to worsen snow shortages on Europe's ski slopesA scientific study published Monday projects that over half of Europe’s ski resorts will face a severe lack of snow if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while nearly all would be by an increase of 4 degrees — presenting challenges for the tourism industry and policymakers, and threatening a cold reality for ski lovers.
Knockout round opens at Women's World Cup with Japanese vs Norway, unproven Swiss faces Spain
Read full article: Knockout round opens at Women's World Cup with Japanese vs Norway, unproven Swiss faces SpainThe Women's World Cup suddenly seems wide open with the elimination of many of the top teams in the world.
US retaliates for Russia's suspension of New START treaty by revoking visas of nuclear inspectors
Read full article: US retaliates for Russia's suspension of New START treaty by revoking visas of nuclear inspectorsThe Biden administration is retaliating for Russia’s suspension of the New START nuclear treaty.
No Haaland as Spain beats Norway; Wales draws with Croatia
Read full article: No Haaland as Spain beats Norway; Wales draws with CroatiaNew faces have dominated European Championship qualifying as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente swept aside Norway in his first game in charge and a Wales forward rescued a dramatic draw in his first international game.
Italy allows more migrants off rescue ships, standoff eases
Read full article: Italy allows more migrants off rescue ships, standoff easesThe far-right-led Italian government’s weekslong standoff with aid groups running rescue ships partially eased on Tuesday, as officials allowed all remaining migrants on two boats to access port.
Queen lauds Minnesota church's century of Norwegian worship
Read full article: Queen lauds Minnesota church's century of Norwegian worshipQueen Sonja of Norway has praised a Minneapolis congregation for maintaining Sunday worship services in Norwegian for all 100 years that the Lutheran church has existed.
Bialiatski joins small group of jailed Nobel Peace laureates
Read full article: Bialiatski joins small group of jailed Nobel Peace laureatesBelarussian Ales Bialiatski, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with human rights groups in Russia and Ukraine, is the fourth person to receive the award while in prison or detention.
Norway retains title with most medals at 2022 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Norway retains title with most medals at 2022 Winter OlympicsWith all 109 medal events decided, competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is officially complete. And after three weeks of dominance, Norway once again claimed the top spot on the final medal table.
2022 Olympic speed skating in review: Erin Jackson, Nils van der Poel make history
Read full article: 2022 Olympic speed skating in review: Erin Jackson, Nils van der Poel make historyThe Netherlands earned the most speed skating medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics, and American Erin Jackson made history as the first Black gold medalist.
Reigning Nordic combined World Cup winner Lamparter meets Riiber in team event
Read full article: Reigning Nordic combined World Cup winner Lamparter meets Riiber in team eventJohannes Lamparter of Austria is the second youngest individual at 19 years old to win a World Cup in the history of Nordic combined. He was the first person to down Norway's Jarl Magnus Riiber and is still in search of his first medal in his Olympic debut.
Men's curling standings: U.S. just needs a win to advance to medal rounds
Read full article: Men's curling standings: U.S. just needs a win to advance to medal roundsAll the U.S. men's curling needs to do is defeat Denmark on Wednesday night and the defending Olympic gold medalists will advance to the medal round for the second straight Olympics.
Slovenia sets sights on team gold in last ski jumping event at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Slovenia sets sights on team gold in last ski jumping event at the 2022 Winter OlympicsThe Slovenian team has found their way onto the steps of the ski jumping podium more times than favorites Germany and Norway. They looked for their fourth Olympic medal in the men’s team event and concluded the ski jumping program at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Roeiseland makes biathlon history with third Olympic gold in superlative 10km pursuit performance
Read full article: Roeiseland makes biathlon history with third Olympic gold in superlative 10km pursuit performanceMarte Olsbu Roeiseland of Norway continued her winning streak at the 2022 Winter Olympics and transferred her sprint success into pursuit gold to earn her fourth Olympic medal at these Games. Roeiseland is the first woman to win four biathlon medals at a single Olympic Games.
Lindvik's gold-medal flight in large hill competition resists gravity
Read full article: Lindvik's gold-medal flight in large hill competition resists gravityMarius Lindvik took the top spot on the podium in the men’s large hill individual competition for Norway's first gold medal in the discipline since 1964.
Men's curling Session 4: 6-point end helps ROC to win over Denmark, and other scores
Read full article: Men's curling Session 4: 6-point end helps ROC to win over Denmark, and other scoresThe ROC gets a big win over Denmark, and other scores from the fourth session of men's curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Roeiseland adds to Norway's gold medal count in glorious 7.5km sprint
Read full article: Roeiseland adds to Norway's gold medal count in glorious 7.5km sprintTeam Norway clinched their sixth gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in the women’s 7.5km individual sprint on Friday. Marte Olsbu Roeiseland was a double threat on the biathlon course with great shooting skills and unwavering confidence on her skis. She rose to the occasion to put down a gold medal performance.
Pregnant partner feared labor during Graabak's silver thriller
Read full article: Pregnant partner feared labor during Graabak's silver thrillerThe thrilling sprint finish to the ski race in Wednesday's Nordic combined competition almost brought Norway's Joergen Graabak more than a silver medal when his pregnant partner back home thought she might go into labor due to the excitement.
Men's curling Session 2: Canada, Great Britain, and ROC all victorious in close contests
Read full article: Men's curling Session 2: Canada, Great Britain, and ROC all victorious in close contestsCanada, Great Britain, and the ROC all came away with wins in the second session of men's curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
New hope for Norway's Krueger after negative COVID-19 test
Read full article: New hope for Norway's Krueger after negative COVID-19 testNorway's double Olympic cross-county ski champion Simen Krueger tested negative for COVID-19 which gave him a chance to make it to the Beijing Games in time to take part in the later races in the competition.
Mixed doubles curling Sessions 11 & 12: Australia finishes with wins over Canada, Switzerland
Read full article: Mixed doubles curling Sessions 11 & 12: Australia finishes with wins over Canada, SwitzerlandFor the first time in Olympic history, a curling team from Australia won a game. The duo of Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt defeated Switzerland Sunday morning.
Norway’s Johaug wins first gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Norway’s Johaug wins first gold medal at the 2022 Winter OlympicsThe first gold medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics was awarded to Therese Johaug of Norway. The most decorated nation in the history of the Winter Games claimed another gold medal with Johaug’s final time of 44:13.7 as she surged to the finish line in the women’s skiathlon event.
Norway tops men’s normal hill qualification
Read full article: Norway tops men’s normal hill qualificationNorway toped the men’s individual normal hill qualification round with Marius Lindvik and Robert Johansson. Ranking first place in the World Cup 2021/2022 season, fan favorite Germany's Karl Greiger just made it inside the top ten finishers in the event.
Mixed doubles curling roundup: Italy stays unbeaten with win over Great Britain
Read full article: Mixed doubles curling roundup: Italy stays unbeaten with win over Great BritainItaly looked to stay unbeaten against Australia, Sweden faced off against Canada, and Great Britain took on the Czech Republic around the ice in mixed doubles curling Saturday.
Alpine skiers perplexed by 'challenging' Yanqing downhill course on first day of training
Read full article: Alpine skiers perplexed by 'challenging' Yanqing downhill course on first day of trainingThe men's downhill field took their first training runs on the Olympic competition course, which had never before been utilized in Alpine skiing competition. It left many Olympians looking out of sorts.
NATO chief applies for job as Norway's central bank governor
Read full article: NATO chief applies for job as Norway's central bank governorNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he has applied to be the next governor of Norway’s central bank in an appointment that would last for six years if he gets the job.
Global media group says journalist imprisonments on rise
Read full article: Global media group says journalist imprisonments on riseMedia freedom continues to be under attack across much of the world in 2021 with nine journalists killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan alone and 102 imprisoned in China.
Home for the holidays: Rockefeller tree arrives in NYC
Read full article: Home for the holidays: Rockefeller tree arrives in NYCNew York City has ushered in the holiday season with the arrival of a 79-foot Norway spruce that will serve at Rockefeller Center as one of the world’s most famous Christmas trees.
Tokyo Olympics triathlon in review: A year of firsts
Read full article: Tokyo Olympics triathlon in review: A year of firstsTriathlon saw Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt take gold for the men, Bermuda's Flora Duffy win on the women's side. Great Britain proved they were the most complete triathlon team winning the inaugural mixed relay event.
US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
Read full article: US, Russia at odds over military activity in the ArcticThe Biden administration is leading a campaign against Russian attempts to assert authority over Arctic shipping lanes and reintroduce a military dimension to discussions over international activity in the area.
Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked
Read full article: Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shockedPortugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup 2022 group A qualifying soccer match between Serbia and Portugal at the Rajko Mitic stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches. Stéphanie Frappart made more history as the first woman to referee a men's World Cup qualifier as the Netherlands beat Latvia 2-0. TV replays indicated the ball did cross the line, but goal-line technology and video review aren't used in the World Cup qualifiers. Artem Dzyuba scored both of Russia's goals to move within one goal of the Russian team record of 30 held by retired striker Alexander Kerzhakov.