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Controversial Danish cartoon prints go on sale
The clash of cultures that occurred in 2005 over a Danish cartoon depicting the Muslim Prophet Muhammad could be about to reignite. The AP reports tha...
Norway’s oil industry pushing for exploration in sensitive areas
Despite widespread resistance from environmental groups and the present government, the Norwegian Oil Industry Association is pushing forward with its...
Swedish parishioners create giant Lego Jesus
The celebration of Easter took on a more youthful look this year at one church in Sweden that built a giant statue of Jesus out of Lego blocks. The im...
Swedish bank bailout extended
The 1.5 trillion kroner bank rescue plan announced by the Swedish government in October has been given an extra six months, and is now set to expire o...
Denmark’s new prime minister once a wanted man
It’s the same name but a new face on the Danish prime minister, Lars Lokke Rasmussen, who has taken over the country’s top position from Anders Fogh R...
Denmark’s Prime Minister gets NATO top spot
After weeks of speculation from the public and deflection from Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Denmark’s Prime Minister finally announced he was in fact intere...
Titanic to live again…in Lapland?
One of Finland’s most flamboyant businessmen has revealed he plans to build an actual-sized copy of the legendary Titanic passenger ship on a piece of...