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Human rights champions in Belarus, Russia, Ukraine win Nobel Peace Prize

Oslo (AFP) - A trio of human rights champions from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, a highly symbolic choice of laureates drawn from three nations at the centre of the war in Ukraine.

AFP

Activists in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine win Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO: Jailed Belarusian activist Ales Byalyatski, the Russian organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian group Center for Civil Liberties have won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting the significance of civil society for peace and democracy.

Bangkok Post

Belarus, Russia, Ukraine rights activists win Nobel Peace Prize

Ales Bialiatski, Memorial and Center for Civil Liberties named winners at Oslo ceremony.

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Nobel peace prize 2022 awarded to human rights campaigners in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus – as it happened

Nobel committee awards Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, Russian human rights organisation Memorial and Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties

The Guardian - UK

Nobel panel to announce winner of peace prize

The winner, or winners, of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo

The Independent UK

Kerala to host Norwegian investors’ meeting in January 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan interacted with the Norwegian business community in Oslo as part of his European tour.

The Hindu

Factbox-How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

The winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 7 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works:

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Nobel Peace Prize could condemn Ukraine war or highlight climate change

This year's Nobel Peace Prize could condemn the war in Ukraine by recognising opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the volunteers who have helped civilians, or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who ranks high on bookmakers' lists.

Reuters

Several people try to enter Iranian Embassy in Oslo

Police in Norway say several people in a violent crowd attempted to enter the Iranian Embassy in Oslo

The Independent UK

Major energy supplier Norway ups security amid sabotage talk

Oslo (AFP) - After worrying drone reports and the "sabotage" of Nord Stream's Baltic Sea pipelines, Europe's biggest gas supplier Norway is beefing up security at its energy installations, which experts have singled out as vulnerable targets.

AFP

Chess champ Carlsen accuses Niemann of recent cheating

Oslo (AFP) - Chess superstar Magnus Carlsen for the first time openly accused American Hans Niemann of cheating Monday, saying the rising star had done so more recently and more often than he previously admitted.

AFP

Two more suspects arrested over Oslo gay bar shooting

Norwegian police said on Monday two men had been arrested on Sunday on suspicion of involvement in a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded 21 in and around an Oslo gay bar in June.

Reuters

Second suspect wanted over Oslo gay bar shooting, police say

A second man is now wanted on suspicion of involvement in a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded 21 in and around an Oslo gay bar in June, Norwegian police said on Friday.

Reuters

Death toll in Iran protests reaches 31

At least 31 civilians have been killed in crackdowns by Iranian security forces on protests that have erupted over the death of a young woman after her arrest by the morality police, an Oslo-based NGO said Thursday.

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Facing beleaguered Europe, Norway keen to protect energy windfall

Oslo (AFP) - Norway, a major producer and supplier of energy, is well placed to help alleviate Europe's energy crisis -- and reap the profits, a situation not all of its European partners welcome.

AFP

Norwegian eyeing climbing record awaits Chinese permit

Oslo (AFP) - Norwegian climber Kristin Harila is only three peaks away from achieving the lung-busting feat of scaling the world's 14 highest mountains in record time.

AFP

Elon Musk says the planet needs more oil... and babies

Oslo (AFP) - Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has fathered 10 children, said on Monday the world needs to "make more babies" -- and keep digging for oil.

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Elon Musk says the planet needs more oil ... and babies

Oslo (AFP) - Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has fathered 10 children, said on Monday the world needs to "make more babies" -- and keep digging for oil.

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Norwegian man charged with attempted murder after stabbing near Liverpool St Station

Egidijus Kotovas, 29, of Oslo, has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the neck

The Conversation

Why 'mercy' killing wild animals is so controversial

Two wild animals that strayed from their ordinary habitats and into close proximity to humans were recently killed in high-profile cases. The life of Freya the walrus was ended by officials in Oslo on August 14 2022, reportedly because the animal posed a threat to humans. Four days earlier, the…

AFP

After heart problems, tired Graham Hansen takes international break

Oslo (AFP) - Norway striker Caroline Graham Hansen announced on Wednesday she was taking a break from international football aged 27, blaming heart problems and exhaustion.

Wales Online

Holiday deals to off-beat destinations will help avoid crowds and cut costs

From a beachfront resort in Bulgaria to a city centre hotel in the heart of Oslo, there are plenty of great deals available

AFP

Online campaign raises $20,000 for Freya walrus statue in Norway

Oslo (AFP) - An online campaign has raised over $20,000 to build a statue in Norway for Freya, a beloved walrus that was euthanised by officials at the weekend.

The Independent UK

Photographer who befriended Freya the walrus condemns Norway for her ‘murder’

“It’s abhorrent and unbelievable that a wild animal is being murdered due to human behaviour,” says Hugh Harrop

The Guardian - UK

Norway was right to put down Freya the walrus, prime minister says

Jonas Gahr Støre speaks out after criticism from campaigners, while a zoologist says decision was inevitable

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