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Iceland's anti-EU election puts Norway's Europe plans on hold
Erna Solberg, leader of Norway's pro-EU Conservatives and likely next prime minister, says that after Iceland's electoral results, Europe is not in the cards for Norway over the next few years.
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China cozies up to Iceland in race for Arctic resources
China has been paying a lot of attention to Iceland, a country with a population 1/5000th the size of its own, as an effort to stretch its influence into the Arctic Sea.
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Global News Blog China pushes for Arctic foothold, from a thousand miles away
As global warming pushes back the Arctic Sea ice, uncovering new natural-resource deposits, China is looking to establish its presence in the north.
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Iceland porn ban: Can a wired country go porn-free?
Iceland's proposed ban on pornography has sparked a debate about the feasibility of such a ban, as well as how a porn ban fits the ideals of the liberal island nation.
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Iceland teen allowed to use name not on official registry (+video)
An Iceland teen denied her name because it wasn't on official registries of approved names won her court case. She can now use her name – Blaer, meaning "light breeze" – instead of "Stukla," which means "girl" and was imposed on her by government agencies.
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Stir It Up! Travel: Iceland and pan-seared salmon
Recreating this Icelandic dish is relatively simple. Blend basil, olive oil, salt, and pine nuts into a puree to season the fish. Mash cauliflower florets with potatoes for a unique side dish.
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Lady Gaga peace prize: Yoko Ono lauds Lady Gaga's activism
Lady Gaga peace prize: At a ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland, Yoko Ono presented pop star Lady Gaga with the LennonOno Grant for Peace, for changing the 'mental map' of the world.
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Ashes to Dust
While the events of 'Ashes' sound outlandish, Sigurdardóttir's brisk writing style wins over the reader.
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Opinion: Russia should be rewarded with NATO membership
Russia should be on the agenda for NATO summit in Chicago this weekend. In spite of recent tensions, the historically fractured relationship between Russia and NATO is the most ripe for transformation. Obstacles like missile defense and Eastern Europe can be resolved.
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Reagan and Thatcher
They may have been soulmates, but the special relationship of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher never did run smooth.
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Culture Cafe 'Contraband' is just average, but action fans will be satisfied
'Contraband' is nothing special, but Mark Wahlberg fans looking for an average heist movie will likely be happy
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Iceland volcano eruption II: volcanic ash shouldn't disrupt travel too much this time
The Iceland eruption of the Grímsvötn volcano Saturday was far larger than than last year's Eyjafjallajökull eruption, but scientists say it is unlikely to disrupt Europe as much.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/22
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Iceland volcano eruption larger than last year's, closes airport
Iceland volcano: the eruption of an Iceland volcano, Saturday, is larger than last year's Eyjafjallajokull eruption that shut down air travel in Europe.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/18
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Ronald Reagan at 100: How America's 40th president passed a key test of character
Ronald Reagan wasn't perfect. He even lied to the American public. But I saw first hand how his commitment to integrity restored his presidency and helped him become the transformational leader America needed to win the cold war.
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In Pictures: John Lennon anniversary
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WikiLeaks case: Army charges soldier in release of Iraq cockpit video
The Army said Tuesday that Spec. Bradley Manning stole information on a massive scale, though charging papers did not mention the WikiLeaks website by name.
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Wait, bananas grow in Iceland?!
Natural steam vents turn a what would otherwise be a bleak subarctic island into a land of bananas. Too many bananas, in fact.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/21
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Henry Kissinger: US and Russia should share anti-Iran missile defense
A Q&A with Henry Kissinger
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Volcano in Iceland: Brits add it to their grievances toward Viking republic
Still smarting from the Icelandic bank meltdown that parted many from their investments, Brits are none too happy about the salvo of volcanic ash that's grounded their air traffic.
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Ash cloud from Iceland volcano shuts down air traffic
Ash cloud from Iceland's spewing volcano halted air traffic across a wide swath of Europe on Thursday.
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Does the Obama nuclear strategy put the US at risk?
Former Secretary of State George Shultz, a Republican, defends Obama’s nuclear strategy and discusses his vision of a world without nukes.
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Nuclear weapons: Is full disarmament possible?
As world leaders convene in Washington for a summit on halting the spread of nuclear weapons, a global debate is rising on the merits – and feasibility – of total nuclear disarmament.
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