Tag: Syria
Disarmament group wins Peace Prize
UPDATED: After several years of awarding Nobel Peace Prizes that have stirred massive controversy, the Norwegian Nobel Committee this year selected a winner that may...
Stoltenberg still wants UN mandate
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg didn't manage to convince all his Nordic colleagues or US President Barack Obama that no attack on Syria should be...
Solberg won’t rule out attack on Syria
Erna Solberg, who may become Norway's next prime minister after Monday's parliamentary election, seems to be keeping the door open for an attack on...
Syria crisis hits election campaign
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide cancelled all his scheduled election campaign appearances on Wednesday in order to concentrate on the ongoing crisis in Syria....
Oil prices soar over Syrian crisis
Norwegians woke up to a sharp rise in oil prices on Wednesday, after traders reacted to the potential for a western military strike on...
Annan’s aide sees progress in Syria
Major General Robert Mood, the Norwegian officer who's been assigned to assist UN Special Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan, isn't giving up yet on...
Norwegian to lead UN’s team in Syria
Major General Robert Mood of Norway has been selected to lead the United Nations' support team for UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan in Syria....
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