Norwegian base weakest in Afghanistan

June 7, 2008

The Norwegian base at Meymaneh is less secure than similar bases belonging to other ISAF forces. "The officers are angry, and I can see why," says Vice Admiral Jan Reksten, in charge of the Norwegian contingent in Afghanistan.

Strike ends in Oslo, too

June 7, 2008

Hundreds of public sector workers in Oslo followed colleagues around the country in ending a strike that began 12 days ago.

Vietnam's president in Oslo

June 7, 2008

The Norwegian and Vietnamese flags flew side by side along Oslo's main boulevard on Thursday, in honour of a state visit by the president of Vietnam. The visit featured plenty of pomp and some protests.

Javelin duel tops Bislett Games opening

June 7, 2008

The reigning World Champion, from Finland, and the Olympic Champion, on home turf in Norway, will meet Friday, the opening day of the annual Bislett Games in Oslo. Last week in Berlin, less than an inch separated the two.

Fires halt Oslo-Bergen line

June 7, 2008

The main train line over the mountains between Oslo and Bergen was closed Friday after fires broke out along the tracks west of the Mjølfjell station.

Ice cream sales soar

June 7, 2008

The last week of warm weather in Norway helped get the ice cream season off to a sweet start. Ice cream producers can barely keep up with demand.

Police chase 'brutal' assailants

June 7, 2008

Masked and armed men broke into a home in Otta and took the family living there hostage, while another armed man attacked passersby in the hills above Oslo. Police continued massive searches for the assailants on Friday.

Rain may end heatwave soon

June 7, 2008

Earlier this week, meteorologists claimed there was no end in sight to the wave of hot weather that has rolled over the country the past week. Now they're predicting that clouds could roll in instead on Sunday, with rain and cooler temperatures taking over next week.

Oslo couple charged with mutilating their daughters

June 7, 2008

The mother and father of five daughters born and reared in Norway have been charged in what's considered the first enforcement and test of the country's new law against genital mutilation.

Government, Telenor woo Vietnam despite protests

June 7, 2008

They're catching local criticism for it, but officials at both telecoms firm Telenor and the Norwegian government ? which controls Telenor ? continued to do their best on Friday to flatter and impress a top delegation from Vietnam. Telenor has been trying for years to break into the increasingly attractive Vietnamese market.

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