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• Norwegian lawmaker turned to fortunetellers
OSLO, Norway - A Norwegian Labor Party politician took voluntary sick leave Thursday and said she wouldn't seek re-election after running up big phone bills at Parliament's expense by turning to an unusual set of advisers: fortunetellers. Saera Khan ...
• Ex-Finnish president wins Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO, Norway - Finland's ex-president Martti Ahtisaari won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to build a lasting peace from Africa and Asia to Europe and the Middle East. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it honored Ahtisaari for ...
• Iceland’s financial debacle escalates
Glitnir, the country’s third largest bank, said on Thursday that it had received liquidity support from the Norwegian Banks’ Guarantee Fund of 5 billion Norwegian crowns ($820,000) for its Norwegian unit. It added that the sale of the unit had ...
• Author: Peace Prizes miss Nobel's intent
OSLO, Norway - Where there's a will — someone always thinks there's another way. A Norwegian peace activist and lawyer has criticized recent decisions by the Nobel Peace Prize committee, claiming the prestigious award is not being handed out in ...
• Norway Cruise, 2-for-1 deal, $1,299
Amenities often include sundecks, saunas, bars and lounges, Internet cafés and libraries, and displays of contemporary Norwegian art. You can request to stay in an inside or outside cabin, pending availability. You'll set sail from Kirkenes, then ...