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Sweden's riots raise questions about inequality

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:24 -0400

HUSBY, Sweden - Sweden has long been a bastion of generous social welfare and an egalitarian political culture. So many people were shocked when scores of youths hurled rocks at police and set cars ablaze during rioting in several largely immigrant areas near Stockholm this week.

Restaurant torched in 4th night of Sweden riots

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:20 -0400

STOCKHOLM - Groups of youths have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting.

Wis. camp gets cleaning after kids get sick

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:06 -0400

STOCKHOLM, Wisconsin - A YMCA camp in western Wisconsin has been cleaned after more than 50 children from a Minnesota school district were sickened with norovirus.

Kerry expects Syrians to attend transition talks

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:20:25 -0400

STOCKHOLM - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued a stern warning Tuesday to Syria's government, saying that new help will be given to opposition forces should President Bashar Assad's regime decide to back out of upcoming negotiations aimed at ending Syria's two-year war.

NHL confident players will go to Sochi Olympics

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:26:07 -0400

STOCKHOLM - NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the league is "proceeding under the assumption" its players will take part in the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

N'Dour, Saariaho share Sweden's Polar Music Prize

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:02:14 -0400

STOCKHOLM - Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour and Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho have been awarded the international 2013 Polar Music Prize, Sweden's most prestigious award for musicians.

Mamma Mia!: ABBA The Museum opens in Stockholm

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:08:10 -0400

STOCKHOLM - You can thank ABBA for the music. And so much more.

Mamma Mia!: ABBA The Museum opens in Stockholm

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:35:35 -0400

STOCKHOLM - ABBA wants to be remembered for more than just catchy hits.

Danes, Finns upgrade Palestinian diplomatic status

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:20:44 -0400

STOCKHOLM - Finland and Denmark have become the latest European countries to upgrade the status of Palestinian diplomatic missions.

Swedish team impressed by its only away supporter

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:02:05 -0400

STOCKHOLM - Standing strong alone has paid off for the one supporter cheering on Swedish football team Brommapojkarna in an away match against Mjallby.