Tag: Sweden
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Sweden focuses on Muslim migrants as EU ‘terrorist threat’
[ad_1] Sweden has called for an EU immigration crackdown to stop terrorism, with a right-wing slant on Muslims that risks sharpening division. EU ministers should discuss in December how to prevent attacks such as the killing of two Swedish football fans by an Islamist extremist in Brussels on 16 October, the Swedish government said in…
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EU, Sweden are responsible for official’s release from Iran, commissioner says – POLITICO
[ad_1] Sweden and the European Union are responsible for securing EU official Johan Floderus’ release from an Iranian prison, European Commissioner Ylva Johansson said Tuesday. “Sweden and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are responsible for securing his release. But the EU also has an employer’s responsibility and the EU has an opportunity to exert pressure,”…
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Matildas v Sweden World Cup kick off time, start time, TV: Team news
[ad_1] Sweden spoiled the Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup party on Saturday night with a dominant 2-0 win at Suncorp Stadium in the playoff for third place. The Australians had been desperate to finish the tournament on high after their 3-1 midweek semi-final loss to England. Having insisted pre-match that they were up for the…
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Koran-burnings to continue, despite Sweden terror threat
[ad_1] Koran-burnings in Sweden are to go on as before, despite its upgrade of the terrorist threat from “violent Islamism”. One application to do so has been lodged for Saturday (19 August) by a 47-year old Iranian woman, Marjan Bahrami, who aims to burn the sacred Muslim book on a beach in Bromma, 10km from…
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Women’s World Cup LIVE: USA vs Sweden latest score from tense last-16 tie as Megan Rapinoe starts on bench
[ad_1] England Lionesses train ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The United States’ Women’s World Cup hopes are on the line as the defending champions face Sweden in the…
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Amid World Cup struggles, U.S. hopes to return to form against Sweden
[ad_1] Amid World Cup struggles, U.S. hopes to return to form against Sweden – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. has not played up to expectations in the Women’s World Cup. However, after barely advancing to the knockout stage, the defending champions know much is at stake ahead of Sunday’s round of 16 match…
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Sweden braces for fresh Koran burning
[ad_1] Another Koran burning is set to take place in Sweden on Thursday (3 August), risking Muslim anger and feeding Russian propaganda. The anti-Islam protest is to take place at 1PM on the Ängbybadet beach in Bromma, some 10km from Stockholm city centre, according to a police permit. The organiser, an Iranian refugee called Marjan…
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Security controls reinforced in Sweden after Koran burning
[ad_1] In the wake of recent protests involving Koran burnings in the streets of Denmark and Sweden, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Tuesday (1 August) that his government will boost border and internal security controls and give police more power to stop and search people. The Scandinavian countries are at the centre of…
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10 Experiences to enjoy in Sweden
[ad_1] As a South African, a trip to wintery Sweden might not sound like the holiday you had in mind. However, amid snow and ice, the country offers many magical experiences you wouldn’t have the chance to enjoy in sunny South Africa. These 10 things to do in Sweden are just the tip of the…
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Sweden accession deal is ‘message’ to Putin, Nato says
[ad_1] Russia cannot block Nato from taking in new members, the alliance has said, amid preparations for Sweden and, one day, Ukraine to join. “This sends a very clear message to Russia, to [Russian] president [Vladimir] Putin, that Nato’s door remains open, and that it is for Nato allies to decide on enlargement. Moscow, Putin…
