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| Norwegian couple rescued by Navy 160 miles off south coast |
| [Norwaynews] [23.05.2013, 05:27pm, Thu. GMT] |
| A Norwegian couple, who were found on a dismasted yacht 250km off the south coast early yesterday morning, are being towed back to shore by the Navy. The couple, aged in their late 60s, were expected to reach dry land in Castletownbere by 6.30pm. The couple were en route from the Azores to the Shetlands Island when the mast on their 30ft yacht, the Alice 2, broke. They were initially found by a French fishing vessel who saw their distress flare after a day without the mast. |
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Middle East and Norway
| The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question |
| [Norway] [25.04.2013, 03:53pm, Thu. GMT] |
| Norway is committed to a democratic and unified post-Assad Syria. Military means alone will not lead to a lasting solution in Syria. Therefore the Security Council must find a way to promote a political transition towards a pluralistic, fully representative Syria, based on the Geneva communiqu., said UN ambassador Geir O. Pedersen in Norway's statement. |
| | | | Foreign Minister Eide visits the Middle East |
| [Norwaynews] [03.04.2013, 03:28pm, Wed. GMT] |
| Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has begun a three-day visit to the Middle East. The first stop is Egypt, before he goes on to Israel and Palestine. The aim of the visit is to have talks with political leaders about the political situation in the region, and discuss the status for the work to reach agreement on a two-state solution. The main aim of the talks in Egypt will in addition be to prepare President Morsi's visit to Norway later this month. In Israel, Foreign Minister Eide willmeet representatives of the new Israeli Government. |
| | | | Qatar, Norway launch major trees campaign |
| [Norwaynews] [02.12.2012, 09:47am, Sun. GMT] |
| Qatar and Norway have collaborated in a drive that encourages people to plant trees and plants that are suited to the arid conditions of Qatar. To mark the launch of the Million Trees Campaign tomorrow (December 3), volunteers will hand out 3,000 different trees that can grow in hot and dry climates at the Doha Exhibition Centre during the Qatar Sustainability Expo, which is running during COP18CMP8 Doha, the UN Climate Change Conference. |
| | | | Norway will support Palestinians in the UN |
| [Norwaynews] [28.11.2012, 08:03am, Wed. GMT] |
| Norway will support the Palestinians when they will ask the UN Security Council to upgrade them to the status of observer state, NRK reports. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says to NRK that the form of the proposal is such that it is natural for Norway to support it. Besides, we do this also on the basis of Norway's long engagement in the work for the establishment of a Palestinian state, Barth Eide says. |
| | | | Support for centre to document human rights abuses in Syria |
| [Norwaynews] [04.09.2012, 09:01pm, Tue. GMT] |
The Nordic foreign and defence ministers agreed at their meting in Bodø, North Norway, on 2–3 September to support the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre. The centre will play a key role in documenting the extensive human rights abuses that are being committed in the country. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The situation in Syria is steadily worsening. Every day, there are new reports of human rights abuses. Documenting these abuses is important in itself, not least with a view to holding the perpetrators accountable. The centre’s work will also be important for paving the way towards a peaceful transition and reconciliation process in Syria in the future.”
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| | | | Video- 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winners Greet People |
| [Norwaynews] [11.12.2011, 07:39am, Sun. GMT] |
| Women's rights took center stage Saturday at the Nobel ceremonies as three women recognized for their struggles against the backdrops of the Arab Spring and democratic progress in Africa accepted this year's peace prize. |
| | | | Three female activists receive Nobel Peace Prize |
| [Norwaynews] [10.12.2011, 03:38pm, Sat. GMT] |
| Three women rights activists from Africa and the Arab world received the Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo on Saturday. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemen's pro-democracy campaigner Tawakul Karman were awarded the prize in early October for their "non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights." |
| | | | Norway deplores violence against protesters in Egypt |
| [Norwaynews] [22.11.2011, 02:11pm, Tue. GMT] |
“Norway deplores the way the Egyptian security forces have handled the popular protests in recent days and deeply regrets that a large number of protesters have been killed and wounded,” says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. |
| | | | Norwegian team visits Qatalum |
| [Norwaynews] [22.10.2011, 01:08pm, Sat. GMT] |
Qatalum hosted a group of Norwegian dignitaries who had arrived in Doha for the celebrations to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Qatar Norwegian School. The school, which opened on October 13, 1971 completed 40 years this year.
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| | | | Qatar Airways touches down in Norway |
| [Norwaynews] [06.10.2011, 01:31pm, Thu. GMT] |
Qatar Airways has ventured further into Northern Europe with the launch of scheduled flights to Norway. Oslo, the capital of one of the top oil nations in the world, becomes Qatar Airways' third Scandinavian gateway after Stockholm and Copenhagen, further cementing the carrier's presence in the Nordic countries.
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| Saudi, Norway discuss prospects of enhancing bilateral ties |
| [Norwaynews] [14.04.2013, 02:16pm, Sun. GMT] |
| Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi discussed on Sunday with the Norwegian Minister of Energy Ola Borten Moe, and his accompanying delegation ways to bolster bilateral ties in various domains. During the meeting, Al-Naimi said that Saudi and Norway share some major characteristics; both of them enjoy great natural resources, administer and organize these resources in the best way, and work to use them to develop their national economies as well as to maintain stability of the global oil market. |
| | | | Norway condemns execution in Saudi Arabia |
| [Norwaynews] [11.01.2013, 08:47pm, Fri. GMT] |
Norway condemns the execution of a servant girl in Saudi Arabia this week. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says he is shocked by the execution. I am shocked by the execution in Saudi Arabia of Sri Lankan Rizana Nafeek. Norway condemns her execution, which is also a violation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as she was a minor at the time of the crime for which she was charged Barth Eide says. According to her birth certificate, Rizana Nafeek was a minor in 2005 when the child for whom she was responsible died. She was later condemned to death for killing the child. Her execution is a violation of Saudi Arabia's obligation under the Convention on the Rights of the Child to refrain from imposing the death penalty on anyone under the age of 18. Rizana Nafeek was executed in Saudi Arabia on 9 January.
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| | | | Palestine PM thanks Norway |
| [Norwaynews] [30.11.2012, 09:26am, Fri. GMT] |
| Norway was among the 138 countries who voted for the resolution to accept the Palestinians as an observer state in the UN General Assembly, 41 abstained and 9 voted against. “I am delighted to see the overwhelming support the Palestinians have received for their application to become an observer state in the UN General Assembly,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. |
| | | | Norway condemns use of cluster munitions in Syria |
| [Norwaynews] [16.10.2012, 05:43pm, Tue. GMT] |
| According to reports by Human Rights Watch, cluster munitions are being used in the conflict in Syria. “The use of cluster munitions is completely unacceptable and is incompatible with the norm established by the international community under the Convention on Cluster Munitions,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. According to Human Rights Watch, the Syrian forces have used cluster munitions in areas in northern Syria, among other areas. Human Rights Watch has also published videos showing findings of unexploded submunitions. |
| | | | Qatar PM meets Norwegian king |
| [Norwaynews] [28.02.2012, 09:00pm, Tue. GMT] |
| King Harald V of Norway met the Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani at the Royal Palace here yesterday. During the meeting, the Qatar Prime Minister conveyed greetings of HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, wishing the Norwegian people more progress and prosperity. |
| | | | Nobel winner says Arab Spring will banish terror |
| [Norwaynews] [10.12.2011, 03:39pm, Sat. GMT] |
| Nobel Peace Prize winner Tawakkul Karman says she believes the pro-democracy revolts that have swept the Arab world will help "drive out" al-Qaida terrorists. Karman told The Associated Press on the eve of Saturday's award ceremony that the autocratic leaders that were toppled from Tunisia to her native Yemen created an environment where extremism could grow. |
| | | | Nobel Winner: Islam No Threat to Democracy |
| [Norwaynews] [09.12.2011, 08:41pm, Fri. GMT] |
| Nobel Peace Prize winner, Yemeni human rights activist, Tawakul Karman, addresses a news conference at the Nobel Institute in Oslo. Islam and other religions do not threaten democracy, Yemeni activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Tawakul Karman said on Friday. To the disquiet of some in the West, Islamist parties are emerging as big winners from this year's 'Arab Spring' uprisings, having won elections in Tunisia and Morocco and taken a strong lead in Egypt's multi-stage parliamentary vote, reports Reuters. |
| | | | Norway voted for Palestinian membership of UNESCO |
| [Norwaynews] [02.11.2011, 03:16pm, Wed. GMT] |
| Monday, the UNESCO General Conferance admitted Palestine as a Member of the Organisation. Norway voted for Palestinian membership. A total of 107 countries voted for, 14 voted against, and 52 abstained. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Our vote reflects our view that the Palestinian expectations and needs regarding protection of their national cultural heritage are legitimate. |
| | | | Norwegian minister: “impressed” with Qatar’s development |
| [Norwaynews] [14.10.2011, 10:37pm, Fri. GMT] |
| Norwegian Education Minister Kristin Halvorsen, who was in Qatar as a child nearly 37 years ago, has said the Gulf state is something special to her always. “Qatar was completely different all those years ago and I am immensely impressed with the development and progress that have taken place,” she told an audience at Qatar University on Thursday. |
| | | | Yemen's former President will extradite the killer of Norwegian woman |
| [Norwaynews] [25.09.2011, 03:41pm, Sun. GMT] |
Yemen's former President Ali Nasser Mohamed says he will extradite the killer of Norwegian woman, Martine Vik Magnussen, found murdered in London in March, 2008. Norwegian Newspaper Dagbladet revealed that high-level opposition in Yemen plans to extradite Mr Abdulhak to the UK if there is a power shift in the country.
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