HRW: Nepal doing little to stop child marriages
More than one and three girls in Nepal get married before they turn 18. Child marriage is prohibited in the country, but the authorities do…
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A person is in hospital after fight in Oslo
A person was sent to hospital after being stabbed with glass in a fight at Skippergata in Oslo. Police have custody of several of the…
The government will spend 500 million on job creation in developing countries
The Government launches new grant programs to create economic development and vocational training in developing countries. They have set aside a sum of NOK 500…
150 partner homicides have been committed in Norway since 2000
The total number of killings in Norway has been reduced, but the proportion partner homicide is still high. A new list shows that 150 partner…
US Defense Secretary going to Norway
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will get firsthand knowledge of Norwegian military capabilities during his visit to Norway this week. Together with Defence Minister Ine…
The queen does not let the grandkids play Pokemon Go
When tge grandchildren are visiting Queen Sonja they will not be allowed to play mobile games, despite the health benefits of technological innovations. – When…
Threat toward the judge in racism case against hairdresser
There has been made a threat toward the judge who will hear the case against the barber who refused a woman with hijab access. Jæren…
Iraqi sentenced to seven years detention for assault rapes in Oslo
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in detention for three assault rape and two attempted rapes in Oslo. The verdict fell in…
Solberg: We do not need so many social scientists
Norway needs most of all to raise scientific knowledge for profitable and green utilization of the sea. -We Do not need so many social scientists,…
UNICEF: 28 million displaced children
28 million children worldwide have been driven from their homes due to violent conflicts. In addition, almost as many children left their homes in search…
Two arrested after stabbing in Stavanger
A man in his late 50s was seriously injured after his stabbing in an apartment in Stavanger, said Helse Stavanger. Two people were arrested in…
Astronauts back on Earth
Three astronauts from Russia and the United States has landed safely on Earth after six months on the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Jeff…
Bank manager charged with gross misappropriation of funds
A former bank manager in Oppland is charged with gross misappropriation of funds on loans totaling NOK 28 million. According to Nettavisen, the former bank…
Anundsen looked over passport chaos
Justice and Public Security Minister Anders Anundsen visited border controls in Oslo airport Wednesday to see passport queues with his own eyes. Both SAS and…
King Harald talked about life’s autumn
This year’s time can easily be associated with private life, pointed out the king in his lunch speech during a state visit to Finland. It…
Listhaug opens expansion of Trandum
Immigration and Integration Minister Sylvi Listhaug opened Tuesday a new module at the Immigration Detention Centre on Trandum in Akershus. Trandum is currently being extended…
Virginity check is a violation of Norwegian girls
Health Minister Bent Høie believes the so-called virgin check is not health care, but a help to oppression. The Health Minister enters into the debate…
Burned murder victim was 49 years old from Dokka
It was the 49 years old Nils Olav Bakken from Dokka who was found murdered and partially charred remains of a campfire in Oppland. He…
New polls show Trump leading
Donald Trump has secured a narrow edge on Hillary Clinton, according to two recent polls. Republican presidential candidate gets 45 percent support in a nationwide…
7367 have been granted asylum so far this year
7367 people have been granted asylum so far this year, according to figures from UDI, which in total has processed 15,663 applications. In addition, several…