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Where gas prices are highest

Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
In Pictures: Nobel Peace Prize 2011
In Pictures: Norway vs. Breivik
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Where gas prices are highest

Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
In Pictures: Nobel Peace Prize 2011
Norway attacks: What happens if Breivik is deemed insane?

Anders Behring Breivik, who admitted to carrying out two attacks in Norway that killed 77 people, is to undergo psychiatric examination this week. If he is judged to be insane, he could avoid criminal prosecution.
Will Breivik attack change Norway?

Norway's leaders and the public say they are committed to protecting their vaunted 'open society.' But even though attacker Anders Breivik was Norwegian, the immigration issue could heat up.
Norwegian police under scrutiny after terror attacks

Oslo police today defended their hour-long response time to the shooting spree on Utoya island, part of the twin terrorist attacks that killed at least 76 people and shocked Norway.
In Pictures: Norway vs. Breivik
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The Norway terror attacks? Nationalist motives may be root cause.

The Norwegian press say the man in custody for the terror attacks in Oslo and a nearby island today appears to have acted alone, and doesn't seem to have any links to Islamist militants.
Norway attacks: Oslo bombing puts Norway on edge (VIDEO)

Norway attacks: The Oslo bombing that damaged government buildings and killed at least seven is the worst attack since World War II. Authorities say it is linked to a shooting today at a youth summer camp.
Deadly bombing causes damage at Norwegian government offices in Oslo(VIDEO)

Oslo authorities say at least one bomb exploded in or near buildings that house the Norwegian prime minister's and other government offices on Friday, killing at least two and injuring 15.
Explosion damages Norwegian government building in Oslo

An explosion hit the headquarters building of the Norwegian government in Oslo on Friday, causing several injuries.
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Nobel prize sparks Norway-China row, petitions for reform in Beijing

Norway faces a diplomatic backlash from China after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to jailed democracy activist Liu Xiaobo. The greater fallout may be within China itself.
Gallery: Royal families: Europe's last monarchies
Captain Kirk escapes and other tales from the Icelandic volcano snarl

From businessmen to backpackers, the near-shutdown of European airspace from the Iceland volcano has disrupted thousands of plans. Nothing left to do but complain on Twitter.
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Norwegian PM uses iPad to run his country after Iceland volcano

Amid aftermath of the Iceland volcano, the Norwegian PM has relied on an Apple iPad to keep up with business.
Nobel prize winner Obama will face Afghan war opponents in Oslo

As Nobel prize winner Obama heads to Oslo to accept his Peace Prize on Thursday, opponents of his escalation of the Afghanistan war promise to demonstrate against him.
Obama: There are times when force is necessary

In his Nobel Prize acceptance in Oslo, Obama said that we will not eradicate violence in our lifetimes. Some 5,000 people were expected to protest the Afghan war and other issues.
Norway reelects center-left government, dimming EU prospects

A hotly contested election campaign concluded with reconfirmation that Norway won't join the EU.
Hijab debate lifts veil on limits of Norway's tolerance

A Muslim woman's request to wear a hijab with her police uniform has sparked national controversy.