Whaling compromise not on the cards
An attempt to agree on a compromise between whaling nations and their opponents has failed. The Two days of private discussion were held by the Intern...
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Actavis appoints Claudio Albrecht CEO
Actavis Group, the international generic pharmaceuticals company, today announced the appointment of former Ratiopharm leader Dr. Claudio Albrecht as ...
Three die in tourist tractor accident off the coast of Denmark
Three people have died and a further 36 were injured in a tractor bus accident off Mando Island in Denmark. Rescue services from both Denmark and Germ...
Danish mother superior in nun death probe
A Roman Catholic mother superior may be questioned by Danish police in connection with the death of an elderly nun almost 20 years ago. Mother Superio...
School torched in Stockholm riots
A school was burnt down in Stockholm after three nights of disturbances in the Swedish capital. Stones were also thrown at police by a group of around...
Iceland passes law on press freedom and protection
The WikiLeaks-advised proposal to build an international “new media haven” in Iceland, with the world’s strongest press and whistleb...
Norwegians sentenced to death after Congo murder
Two Norwegians have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after being found guilty of espionage and murder. Soldiers Joshua Fren...
Bumper summer season ahead for Baltic Sea ferries
Last summer’s near-record passenger numbers look set to continue for Baltic Sea shipping lines. “The advance reservation situation is extremely good,”...