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Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore, United Arab Emirates set to battle it out in Asia Cup qualifier
Al-Amerat (Oman), Aug 18 (IANS) Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates are all set to battle it out for the four-team round robin style Asia Cup qualifier at Al-Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, starting from August 20.
2022-08-18
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Cricket
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Norway postpones final stage of reopening plan
Oslo, July 29 (IANS) For a second time, Norway will postpone the final stage of the country's reopening plan for another two weeks out of concerns over the fast-spreading Delta Covid-19 variant, according to Minister of Health and Care Services Bent Hoie.
2021-07-29
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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Warholm breaks 29-year old 400m hurdles world record
Oslo, July 2 (IANS) Norwegian star Karsten Warholm clocked 46.70 seconds in men's 400 metres hurdles to smash Kevin Young's long standing world record of 46.78 secs at the Bislett Games, which is also the fourth Diamond League, here on late Thursday night.
2021-07-02
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Athletics
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Fresh dates announced for World Para Snow Sports Championships
Lillehammer, April 11 (IANS) The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has given fresh dates for its key event, the World Para Snow Sports Championships, which will be held in Lillehammer, Norway from January 8 to 23.
2021-04-11
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Ambedkar, a torchbearer of social transformation: Kataria
Much revered Bodhisattva, Bharat Ratna, Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar, the harbinger of social transformation and revolution imbibed in the ideas of great personalities like Buddha, Kabir, Mahatma Phule was born to divert the currents of the era and tides if time. The multifaceted personality of Baba Saheb is so deep, vast and diversified that, it would not be wrong to assert that, it would take years even for an erudite scholar to understand and fathom its depth. On the Occasion of the 130th birth anniversary of Babasaheb on April 14, 2021, the entire world in its heartfelt offering will seek inspiration from his indomitable spirit.
2021-04-11
Category: International, Norway,National,Opinion/Commentary,Politics
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Norwegian PM probed over possible breach of curbs
Oslo, March 19 (IANS) Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg is being investigated for a possible breach of coronavirus restrictions, police said on Friday.
2021-03-19
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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2020 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN World Food Programme
Oslo, Oct 9 (IANS) The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) for its "efforts to combat hunger".
2020-10-09
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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WFP, sustainer of displaced and distressed, wins Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo/New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The UN's World Food Programme, which offers succour and sustenance to people around the world who find themselves in dire straits due to conflict, climate crises or Covid-19, was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 for its "efforts to combat hunger".
2020-10-09
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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Over 40 test positive for Covid-19 on Norwegian cruise ship
Oslo, Aug 3 (IANS) At least 41 passengers and crew on a Norwegian cruise ship have tested positive for Covid-19, officials said.
2020-08-03
Category: International, Norway,Health/Medicine
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40 people test COVID-19 positive on Norway cruise liner
Oslo, Aug 3 (IANS) Norwegian authorities are tracing passengers from recent Arctic voyages after at least 40 crew and passengers from a luxury cruise liner tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the country's public health department said.
2020-08-03
Category: International, Norway,International
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Football lover Carlsen regains top spot in Fantasy Premier League
Oslo, June 25 (IANS) Chess champion Magnus Carlsen has shown his love for football in the past too, and it came to the fore once again on Thursday as he regained the top spot in the official Fantasy Premier League table.
2020-06-25
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Warholm sets men's 300m hurdles record at 'Impossible Games'
Oslo, June 12 (IANS) Reigning world 400-meter hurdles champion Karsten Warholm of Norway stormed to a 33.78-second world best performance in the rarely-run event of 300m hurdles at the "Impossible Games," an innovative exhibition track and field meet here on Thursday.
2020-06-12
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Athletics
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Mystery illness kills dogs in Norway
Oslo, Sep 8 (IANS) A mystery illness has killed several dogs in Norway over the past few days. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) said up to 40 dogs had fallen ill and several died later, the BBC reported on Sunday.
2019-09-08
Category: International, Norway,Health/Medicine
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Cruise ship being evacuated off Norway coast
Oslo, March 24 (IANS) Evacuation was underway to rescue about 1,300 passengers and crew from a cruise ship off the coast of Norway that suffered an engine failure, the media reported on Sunday.
2019-03-24
Category: International, Norway,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Norway businessman's wife kidnapped, ransom demanded in cryptocurrency
Oslo, Jan 9 (IANS) The wife of a Norwegian multi-millionaire businessman has been missing for months after being abducted and the kidnappers have demanded a ransom to be paid in cryptocurrency, the police said on Wednesday.
2019-01-09
Category: International, Norway,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Human Interest/Society
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US to open diplomatic post in Norway
Oslo, June 2 (IANS) The US will open its first diplomatic post in Tromso, a northern city of Norway, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
2023-06-02
Category: International, Norway,Diplomacy,Politics
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NATO chief to visit Turkey to push Sweden's accession
Oslo, June 2 (IANS) Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, has said that he is working hard to ensure Sweden's accession to the alliance is completed as soon as possible, and that he will soon travel to Turkey to facilitate the process.
2023-06-02
Category: International, Norway,Diplomacy,Politics,Defence/Security
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Norwegian central bank raises interest rate
Oslo, June 23 (IANS) Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, has decided to raise the policy interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.75 per cent following markedly high inflation in the Nordic nation.
2023-06-23
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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Covid was in Europe weeks before first confirmed cases: Study
Oslo, Jan 28 (IANS) Covid-19 was likely far more widespread in Europe, and around the world, before a first official diagnosis was made, claimed a study.
2022-01-28
Category: International, Norway,National,Health/Medicine,Science/Tech
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Taliban meets representatives of US, 7 other nations in Oslo
Oslo/Kabul, Jan 25 (IANS) A visiting Taliban delegation and representatives of the US and seven other nations and region held talks in Oslo which mainly focused on Afghanistan's economy, humanitarian aid to the war-torn country, security and healthcare, according to media reports.
2022-01-25
Category: International, Norway,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Anand beats Carlsen, finishes fourth in blitz event ahead of Norway Chess tournament
Oslo (Norway), May 31 (IANS) Indian chess players continued to get the better of world champion Magnus Carlsen as after R Praggnanandhaa, Viswanathan Anand defeated the world No. 1 in a one-day blitz tournament ahead of the 10th edition of the Norway Chess championship.
2022-05-31
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Oslo chess: Praggnanandha, Carlsen to fight for title in final round
Oslo (Norway), April 28 (IANS) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will fight it out with World N.o 1 Magnus Carlsen for the Oslo Esports Cup title after losing his penultimate round match in the rapid chess tournament on Wednesday night
2022-04-28
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Oslo Cup chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Vietnam's Liem in the third round
Oslo, April 25 (IANS) It was two months back that India's young Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa caused a sensation in the chess world by beating world champion Magnus Carlsen in the Airthings Masters elite online chess tournament.
2022-04-25
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Norway to open continental shelf for seabed mineral activities
Oslo, June 21 (IANS) Norway's Energy Minister has said that the country is proposing to open parts of its continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities.
2023-06-21
Category: International, Norway,Environment/Wildlife,Human Interest/Society
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Shift work affects risk of Covid-19, severity of infection
Oslo, Dec 14 (IANS) Shift work and working face-to-face with others affect the risk of Covid-19 and the severity of the infection, new research has shown.
2022-12-14
Category: International, Norway,Science/Tech,Health/Medicine
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Davis Cup: Nagal wins after Yuki/Saketh lose as India go down 1-3 vs Norway (Ld)
Lillehammer (Norway), Sep 18 (IANS) Former Junior Wimbledon winner Sumit Nagal restored some pride for India by winning a rubber as Norway won 3-1 in the Davis Cup World Group First Round match here on Saturday.
2022-09-18
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Tennis
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Davis Cup: Yuki, Saketh lose doubles as India go down 0-3 to Norway
Lillehammer (Norway), Sep 17 (IANS) Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni put up a strong fight but lost to US Open finalist Casper Ruud and Viktor Durasovic as India slumped to an unassailable 0-3 deficit against Norway in the Davis Cup World Group, First Round match here on Saturday.
2022-09-17
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Tennis
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Champions Chess Tour: Pragg v Carlsen lined up again inJulius Baer Generation Cup
Oslo (Norway), Sep 17 (IANS) India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will clash with World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the Julius Baer Generation Cup, the next edition of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, the world's leading year-round chess circuit, starting on Sunday.
2022-09-17
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Finland pushes for EU entry ban on Russian tourists
Oslo, Aug 16 (IANS) Finland has pushed for entry bans on Russian tourists to the European Union (EU) during a summit meeting with other Nordic countries and Germany.
2022-08-16
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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Two dead, several injured in Oslo nightclub shooting
Oslo, June 25 (IANS) Two people were killed and several others severely injured during a shooting at a nightclub in Oslo, police in the Norwegian capital said on Saturday.
2022-06-25
Category: International, Norway,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Hong Kong defeat UAE to qualify for Asia Cup; join India, Pakistan in Group A
Al-Amerat (Oman), Aug 25 (IANS) Hong Kong qualified for the main Asia Cup event after defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by eight wickets at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Muscat.
2022-08-25
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Cricket
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Anand finishes third in Norway Chess classical tournament
Stavanger (Norway), June 11 (IANS) India's Viswanathan Anand showed he still had a lot of fight in him despite cutting back on his schedule as he finished third in the Norway Chess 2022, one of the strongest classical chess event in the last couple of years.
2022-06-11
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Norway to provide $23 mn for nuclear safety in Ukraine
Oslo, June 20 (IANS) Norway has announced to provide 250 million Norwegian kroner ($23 million) this year to support nuclear safety and security efforts in Ukraine, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
2023-06-20
Category: International, Norway,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics
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Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess Open, finishes well ahead of rivals
Oslo (Norway), June 11 (IANS) India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the title in the Norway Chess Open, the Group A event being held on the sidelines of the top tier classical event that involved Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, finishing with 7.5 points from nine games.
2022-06-11
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Other Sports
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ukraine, Russia & Belarus campaigners
Oslo, Oct 7 (IANS) The Nobel Peace Prize 2022 have been jointly awarded to Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian civil rights campaigners, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in a statement on Friday
2022-10-07
Category: International, Norway,Diplomacy
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Norway to provide $161mn support to Syria, region
Oslo, June 17 (IANS) Norway will provide $161 million in support to assist those affected by the multiple crises, earthquakes and the steep rise in food prices in Syria and its neighbouring countries, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced.
2023-06-17
Category: International, Norway,Diplomacy,Politics
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UAE skipper Raza becomes emotional after securing T20 WC berth in Australia
Al-Amerat (Oman), Feb 23 (IANS) An emotional UAE skipper Ahmed Raza said after his team defeated Nepal to qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year that the team members were finally feeling great to be a "part of the elite group", adding that it was a "huge achievement" and a "very emotional one".
2022-02-23
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Cricket
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Men's T20 WC Qualifier A: Canada register six-wicket win over Germany, Bahrain thrash Philippines by 91 runs
Al-Amerat (Oman), Feb 22 (IANS) Canada registered a six-wicket win over Germany while Bahrain thrashed the Philippines by 91 runs in the classification round of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Qualifier A, here on Tuesday.
2022-02-22
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Cricket
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Qualifier A: UAE, Ireland qualify for 2022 Men's T20 World Cup
Al-Amerat (Oman), Feb 22 (IANS) UAE and Ireland qualified for the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia after winning their respective Qualifier A semi-finals of the global tournament against Nepal and Oman, here on Tuesday.
2022-02-22
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Cricket
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Nepal, UAE, Ireland and Oman eye T20 World Cup spots as Qualifier A semis loom
Al-Amerat (Oman), Feb 22 (IANS) Four teams -- Nepal, UAE, Ireland and Oman -- will be anxious to get on the cricket field in order to secure their berths in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, when they clash in the T20 World Cup Qualifier A semifinals here later on Tuesday.
2022-02-22
Category: International, Norway,Sports,Cricket
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Norway's Princess relinquishes royal duties for alternative medicine
Oslo, Nov 9 (IANS) Norway's Princess Martha Louise has relinquished her royal duties for her alternative medicine business with her African-American fiance who is a self-styled shaman, the media reported.
2022-11-09
Category: International, Norway,Human Interest/Society
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At least 326 people killed in Iran protests which erupted two months ago
Oslo, Nov 13 (IANS) Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide protests erupted two months ago, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO (IHRNGO) group has claimed, media report said.
2022-11-13
Category: International, Norway,Politics
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Norwegian city to offer free public transport to tackle traffic spike
Oslo, May 23 (IANS) The Norwegian city of Stavanger is set to offer free public transport to its residents from July onwards in an effort to tackle increasing vehicular traffic.
2023-05-23
Category: International, Norway,Human Interest/Society
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