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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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4 mysteries with great locations, finely detailed plots
From 18th-century Sweden to contemporary Japan, these thrillers take readers around the globe.
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Fall books: 10 fiction titles you'll want to know about
If you're looking for a literary escape this autumn, try one of these new titles.
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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Hezbollah 101: Who is the militant group, and what does it want?
The Shiite militant group and political party is a player not just in Lebanon, where it is based, but across the broader Middle East. It remains a staunch opponent of Israel, which it fought to a standstill in 2006, and a close ally of Iran and Syria – despite both regimes' crackdowns on citizens Hezbollah purports to champion.
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Global News Blog The international politics behind Obama's Nobel Peace prize
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Barack Obama appears to be an effort to spur on, rather than reward, peacemaking.
10/09/2009 01:00 am -
Chapter & Verse Herta Müller takes the Nobel prize for literature
10/08/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sweden: Where graffiti is prohibited, urban knitters make a new street art
09/22/2009 01:00 am -
Europe's $57 billion plan to put windmills in the ocean
Though questions remain about how to bring electricity to shore, Europe sees offshore wind power as a crucial component in its effort to reduce carbon emissions.
09/15/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sweden: IKEA touts folksy roots. (Yes, IKEA)
09/15/2009 01:00 am -
Why did Jaycee stay?
To assume that Dugard, held captive for 18 years, could have just run away is not to understand the power that captors can hold over young kidnap victims, experts say.
09/01/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Is America still depression-proof?
Milton Friedman's famous prediction may need revising.
08/31/2009 01:00 am -
Israeli officials press Sweden on journalist's organ theft story
Angry Israeli politicians and journalists charge claim of organ theft from Palestinians a "blood libel." They're seeking Swedish government condemnation, and threaten a chill in diplomatic relations if it isn't forthcoming.
08/25/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sweden says it can't address 'organ theft' article
The Swedish government protests that it's legally prevented from commenting on press reports as Israel complains about an unsourced article alleging organ theft from Palestinians.
08/25/2009 01:00 am -
Russia says Arctic Sea hijackers demanded ransom, threatened to blow up ship
Russian authorities say the case of the missing cargo ship has a straightforward explanation, but many in Europe still speculate something else happened.
08/20/2009 01:00 am -
Spotify: A new bounty of free music
This European app streams free music and makes money for musicians.
08/19/2009 01:00 am -
Is China spying on Uighurs abroad?
Sweden arrested Uighur exile Babur Mehsut last month on charges of 'refugee espionage.'
07/14/2009 01:00 am -
Sweden revisits prostitution law
Its tough stance is upheld as a model. But does it work?
06/30/2009 01:00 am -
Banking, the Swedish model
Rising style of lending is built on long-term thinking – and on bearing in mind that the institution is dealing with real people's money.
06/22/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sweden hardly a ‘socialist nightmare’
As Obama tries to rein in Wall Street and raise taxes on the wealthy, critics say he is trying to turn America into Sweden. Meanwhile, in Sweden, it's full-speed ahead for capitalism.
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's coverage: Cheney, credit cards, border fence, foreclosures
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
Diplomatic memos reveal Chinese effort to block Guantánamo prisoner's asylum bid
The US has cleared the Uighur prisoners at Gitmo of wrongdoing, but China calls them "terrorists." Seventeen Uighurs are seeking political asylum in Sweden, Canada, the US, and Germany.
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green UN-sponsored meeting bans nine chemicals – but not DDT
Nine more persistent chemicals banned worldwide.
05/11/2009 01:00 am -
Swedish court secures ex-Guantánamo Uighur's asylum quest
Adil Hakimjan, the first freed Guantánamo prisoner to be granted asylum in Europe, says he is 'very happy.' President Obama called Friday for seven of the 17 remaining Uighurs at the prison to be released.
04/30/2009 01:00 am -
Freed from Guantánamo, a Uighur clings to asylum dreams in Sweden
China wants Adil Hakimjan, who was granted political asylum, back. Sweden is now considering reversing his asylum.
04/24/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Pirate Bay judge under fire for conflict of interest
Revelations that he is a member of several copyright protection groups are prompting calls for the guilty verdict to be overturned.
04/23/2009 01:00 am -
The Pirate Bay case: Not necessarily a victory for Hollywood
Millions continue to use the filesharing service as verdict is appealed. Access to the site remains open and the Pirate political party has seen a surge of support.
04/22/2009 01:00 am -
'Pirate Bay' founders convicted by Swedish court
The four founders of the file-sharing website say they will appeal the jail sentence and fines. The site remains active.
04/17/2009 01:00 am -
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02/20/2009 12:00 am -
Denmark's hippie haven faces shutdown
Christiania has flown its own flag for decades now, but the Danish government and real estate interests say, Enough!
02/17/2009 12:00 am
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