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Anders Behring Breivik on trial: A roundup of global opinion

A roundup of opinions on the Anders Behring Breivik trial and the attention it has received from Norway and around the globe.
Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
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Breivik trial turns more confrontational as Utøya witnesses begin testimony

The Labor Party youth camp attendees who were on Utøya island when Anders Behring Breivik went on a shooting rampage, killing 69, began their testimony today.
Global News Blog Faced with Breivik's unflinching account, Norway surprises world with its civility

A reporter covering Anders Behring Breivik's trial marvels at the degree of civility Norwegians have shown him, considering the brutality of the July 2011 terror attacks and his lack of remorse.
Breivik slam on 'Rainbow' song an insult too far for Norwegians (+video)

Anders Behring Breivik said in testimony last week that a popular Norwegian song promoting tolerance is a Marxist brainwashing tool, but 40,000 Norwegians turned out today to reject that.
Breivik says psychiatric report deeming him insane is full of 'fabrications'

Anders Behring Breivik, the man behind Norway's terror attacks last summer, said in court today that the psychiatrists made up 80 percent of the report and don't understand politically motivated violence.
Anders Behring Breivik on trial: A roundup of global opinion

A roundup of opinions on the Anders Behring Breivik trial and the attention it has received from Norway and around the globe.
Breivik apologizes for killing Oslo bystanders, but not teens at summer camp

In court testimony today, Norwegian Anders Behring Breivik said those killed at a Labor Party youth camp were 'the best political target in Norway at the time.'
Norway killer Breivik: Voices in my head told me 'Don't do this'

In the most emotional day yet during the trial of Anders Behring Breivik, who has claimed responsibility for the July 2011 terror attacks in Norway, the suspect gave a detailed account of the attacks.
Keep Calm Good Reads: On liberal Christians, political Islam, and the news profession

Here are a few longer pieces worth reading on the disappearance of liberal Christians, the uncertain future political Islamists, and why journalism is still the Best. Job. Ever.
Global News Blog Chronicle of a trial foretold: Breivik is following his manifesto's script

Anders Behring Breivik's manifesto includes instructions on what a 'Templar' should do if tried in a European court.
Norwegian murderer Breivik had planned even more sweeping attack (+video)

During testimony today, Norwegian murderer Anders Behring Breivik revealed that he had planned to bomb more than one building and to decapitate the former prime minister.
Global News Blog Why does Norway's Breivik invoke the Knights Templar? (+video)

Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in a twin terror attack in Norway last July, claims to be a member of a reborn 'Knights Templar.' What's the symbolism?
Norway's Breivik resists prosecution's attempts to delve into his past

On his second day of testimony, Anders Behring Breivik, responsible for Norway's July 2011 terror attacks, refused to answer questions meant to shed light on how his ideology developed.
Anders Breivik says he killed to protect indigenous Norwegians (+video)

In testimony today, Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian behind the 2011 attacks, compared himself to World War II commanders who decided to bomb Japan to prevent further loss of life.
Breivik tears up at anti-Muslim video

The accused killer of 77 people gave a fascist salute as he entered the court in Oslo, Norway.
Terrorism & Security Anders Breivik trial gets underway in Norway as defendant claims self-defense (+video)

Anders Breivik admitted to July 2011 attacks in Norway that killed more than 70 people, but did not take criminal responsibility for them.
Breivik trial: Norwegians rethink role of psychiatry in courts

The trial of Anders Behring Breivik for the worst peacetime atrocity in Norwegian history is set to begin tomorrow, with his mental health at the crux of the case.
Breivik deemed sane, prison now possible for Norwegian gunman

The second psychiatric evaluation of Anders Behring Breivik contradicted an earlier conclusion of paranoid schizophrenia, making prison time possible for killing 77 people last summer.
French Muslims hold breath as France takes stock

France's presidential campaign had already tilted anti-foreign, anti-Islam. Muslims worry about what will follow revelation that a Muslim was responsible for Jewish school shootings.
Jewish community draws solace from France's response to killings

Since a gunman killed a rabbi and three children at a Jewish school in Toulouse, French Jews have been bolstered by the universal national revulsion over the attacks.
No prison: Norway indicts 'insane' Breivik for terror, murder

Prosecutors will seek compulsory mental care, not imprisonment, for Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian gunman responsible for last year's twin terror attacks.
Norway mass killer faces murder, terror charges

Anders Behring Breivik has been formally charged in the murder of 77 people last summer.
Norwegian terror suspect Breivik tells court today he deserves a medal

In his court appearance today, Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik pleaded not guilty, saying the July 2011 bomb blast and shooting spree were 'self defense' of his culture.
Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011

In this special section, we look at the year’s biggest stories, and seven staff correspondents reflect on events in hot spots from Latin America to the Libyan front.
Norway killer Anders Behring Breivik legally insane, say experts

Anders Behring Breivik was legally insane at the time of his July attacks that left 77 people dead, say two forensic experts, which could keep him out of prison and in mandatory psychiatric care.
Cover Story Occupy Europe: How a generation went from indifferent to indignant

Occupy Europe? From Madrid to Athens, young people facing a bleak future are casting doubt on European identity.