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Climate warms on the back burner. Politicians downplay the danger at our peril
Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal
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September 6, 2025
OPINION By Ian Pattison WHILE Mark Carney inches closer to a pipeline and Pierre Poilievre demands one, the planet continues to endure the slow boil of climate change. And while the prime minister and the opposition leader at least acknowledge the...
Norway’s left-wing parties battle Europe’s latest populist surge in upcoming election
The Gazette - Colorado
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Norwegians are heading toward a narrow election as another right-wing populist party aims to topple their nation's left-wing establishment, continuing a trend seen throughout Europe. Polls show a close race between two coalitions. On one side is a...
NLAI to commemorate Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen
Tehran Times
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September 6, 2025
TEHRAN – The National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI), in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway in Tehran, will hold a commemoration ceremony for the renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in Tehran on Monday. Titled “An Evening with...
Weekly Commentary: The Law Of Bubbles
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Pixabay An apt Friday evening headline from “The Times” (UK): “After a Very Brief Selling Frenzy, Bonds Are Back in Fashion.” What a difference a few trading sessions can make. UK 30-year gilt yields jumped to 5.75% in Monday trading...
Senator Dave McCormick criticizes Norway fund's Caterpillar divestment as anti-Israel
Dauphin News - Pennsylvania
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September 5, 2025
David H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official websiteDavid H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official website Senator Dave McCormick, a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, shared updates on his social media account on September 5, 2025. His posts included...
Norway’s Crown Prince to visit Iowa next month
KCRG - Iowa
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September 5, 2025
DECORAH, Iowa (KCRG) - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway is planning to visit three states next month, including a stop in Iowa. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon is visiting to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first...
Oslo pulls Billions from “29 Israeli-linked firms" in solidarity of Palestine
Al Bawaba
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September 5, 2025
ALBAWABA - The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, which has more than $2 trillion in assets and is the largest in the world, has said it will no longer invest in 29 companies that are connected to Israel. One of these companies is Caterpillar, a...
Putin Ramps Up Military Fortifications on NATO Border
Newsweek
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September 6, 2025
Russia is set to increase fortifications by its border with Finland amid heightened tensions between Moscow and the new NATO member. Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chair of Russia's Security Council, said Moscow was beefing up its infrastructure at...
Norway Wealth Fund Divestment Draws GOP Senator McCormick’s Ire
Mint
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September 6, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- Senator Dave McCormick, an ally of President Donald Trump, urged the White House to consider tariffs and restricting Norway’s access to US markets in response to the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s decision to divest from...
Ties to famous skier link ND with Norway
The Minot Daily News - North Dakota
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Attending the banquet Saturday, June 14, in Morgedal, Norway, to honor the 200th birthday of Sondre Norheim are, from left, Alvin, Ann Kristin, Dag, Ludvig and Kenneth Larsson. Dag Larsson is the great-great grandson of Norheim. Kenneth is the son...
Norway Savings Bank hits the ice by sponsoring jerseys of Maine Gladiators
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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September 5, 2025
AUBURN — For over a decade, Norway Savings Bank has been proud to partner with the Maine Gladiators, support that extends to the ice as NSB will serve as the 2025-26 jersey sponsor for all the teams in the program through a donation of $3,750....
Norway Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap to $47.6 per Barrel in EU-Aligned Sanctions
Mezha
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September 5, 2025
On Friday, September 5, Norway made a decision to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil within the framework of sanctions against the Russian Federation, agreed with the European Union. An official statement was published on the website of the...
Norwegian election campaign overshadowed by military build-up for war with Russia
World Socialist Web Site
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September 5, 2025
Voters go to the polls in Norway Monday to elect a new parliament under conditions in which the entire political establishment agrees on investing massive sums to wage war against Russia, and turning the country into a massive military staging...
Norway’s icy marvel of engineering
BBC
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Living this far north has many benefits, Utsi explained, particularly for a visual artist. In 1982, she returned from Oslo to her birth house in Repvåg and ever since has been working as a sculptor, inspired by Nordkapp’s extreme realms of weather...
Important warning issued over Government Emergency Alert test
SomersetLive
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September 6, 2025
A professor specialising in emergencies and disaster science has issued an important message ahead of the Government's alert test this weekend. Dr Rowena Hill, of Nottingham Trent University, said that although the trial is important, the UK needs...
Norway's 2025 Election: The Election In Which Half of Norway Was Overlooked and Forgotten
High North News
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No one in the Conservative leadership had time to correct the caricature of a comment from their own parliamentary representative in the North. Neither did anyone else. The Minister of Foreign Affairs left Kirkenes, and the Labor Party...
Professor raises 'major question' ahead of UK Government test alert
Wales Online
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September 6, 2025
Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 04:52, 06 Sep 2025 A professor specialising in emergencies and disaster science has issued an important message ahead of the Government's alert test this weekend. Dr Rowena Hill, of Nottingham Trent...
Israeli military bombs Gaza high-rise
Gulf Daily News Online
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The Israeli military destroyed a high-rise in Gaza City yesterday, shortly after announcing it would target tall buildings identified as being used by Hamas ahead of its planned seizure of the urban hub. Despite mounting pressure at home and...
Norway Votes In Close Parliamentary Race Amid Geopolitical Tensions
StratNews Global
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September 5, 2025
Home Europe Norway Norway Votes In Close Parliamentary Race Amid Geopolitical Tensions Centre-left parties - Labour, the Socialist Left, the Communists, the Centre Party and the Greens - are currently seen winning 87 seats, just two more than...
Norwegian author Alex Dahl to appear at Manila International Book Fair
ScandAsia
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September 5, 2025
The Norwegian author Alex Dahl is coming to Manila for a book signing as a part of Manila International Book Fair. Photo: Facebook. Norwegian author Alex Dahl will take part in this year’s Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), where she will meet...