http://www.mail.com/int/locations/16794-norway.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/locations/16794-norway.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2085490-slovakia-czechs-quarters-hockey-worlds.html HELSINKI (AP) — Slovakia defeated the United States 4-1 and the Czech Republic routed Norway 7-0 in group finales for both teams to reach the quarterfinals at the ice hockey world championship on Tuesday. The U.S. had a chance to clinch the group, but finish third and will meet Russia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. In Stockholm, the other group leader,... Tue, 14 May 2013 22:15:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2085490-slovakia-czechs-quarters-hockey-worlds.html 2013-05-14T22:15:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2084648-eu-probes-oil-companies-price-fixing.html LONDON (AP) — European anti-trust authorities have launched investigations into at least three oil companies on suspicion of price-fixing. Britain's BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Norway's Statoil confirmed they are subject to the inquiry announced Tuesday by the European Union's executive arm, the Commission. Statoil said a raid at its headquarters in Stavang... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:11:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2084648-eu-probes-oil-companies-price-fixing.html 2013-05-14T18:11:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2084336-statoil-key-drilling-contract-to-noble-corp.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Statoil says it has given Noble Corp. the contract to drill the Mariner oil field in a deal estimated at $655 million over four years. The Norwegian energy company says a new type of rig will enable it to operate at depths of 70 to 150 meters (230-500 feet) and drill wells down to 10,000 meters (32,000 feet). The announcement was made ... Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2084336-statoil-key-drilling-contract-to-noble-corp.html 2013-05-14T14:17:19Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2079408-us-finland-sweden-win-ice-hockey-worlds.html HELSINKI (AP) — The United States beat France 4-2 for its fourth victory at the ice hockey world championship, while host teams Finland and Sweden also won on Saturday. Finland grabbed the group lead from the Americans with a 7-2 win over newcomer Austria, but has played one more game, meaning the U.S. can clinch the top seed for the quarterfinals if it w... Sat, 11 May 2013 21:32:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2079408-us-finland-sweden-win-ice-hockey-worlds.html 2013-05-11T21:32:14Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2077918-icy-arctic-rising-economic-security-hot-spot.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The icy Arctic is emerging as a global economic hot spot — and one that is becoming a security concern for the U.S. as world powers jockey to tap its vast energy resources and stake out unclaimed territories. Diplomats from eight Arctic nations, including U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, will meet next week over how to protect the tha... Fri, 10 May 2013 22:46:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2077918-icy-arctic-rising-economic-security-hot-spot.html 2013-05-10T22:46:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2074872-chess-world-champion-anand-draws-carlsen.html SANDNES, Norway (AP) — Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand of India halved a point with the Norwegian world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to draw in Thursday's second round of the Norway Chess Tournament. Playing white, the 22-year-old Carlsen showed aggressive intent, turning down an early opportunity to force a draw. But the game slowed in mid-section after a... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:11:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2074872-chess-world-champion-anand-draws-carlsen.html 2013-05-09T21:11:48Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2070928-wideroe-crew-strike-grounds-flights-norway.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — The Norwegian airline Wideroe says its cabin crew has gone on strike after labor negotiations broke down, grounding all aircraft and stranding 11,000 passengers in Norway and northern Europe. The airline says 312 flight attendants went on strike Wednesday to get their pension program in line with Wideroe's pilots, who are able to deter... Wed, 08 May 2013 10:31:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2070928-wideroe-crew-strike-grounds-flights-norway.html 2013-05-08T10:31:56Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2069850-russia-beats-us-5-3-ice-hockey-worlds.html HELSINKI (AP) — Russia scored two late goals Tuesday to beat the United States 5-3 in a closely fought game at the ice hockey world championships, while Canada routed Norway 7-1 after scoring four unanswered goals in the first period. The Americans gave the defending champions their toughest test yet at this year's tournament and led 2-1 and 3-2 after two... Tue, 07 May 2013 22:34:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2069850-russia-beats-us-5-3-ice-hockey-worlds.html 2013-05-07T22:34:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2065842-fulham-defender-riise-quits-playing-norway.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway's most capped footballer, John Arne Riise, says he's giving up playing for the national team to concentrate on Premier League side Fulham. Riise says on his website that he wants to "fully focus" on club football. He joined Fulham in July 2011, having previously played for Roma and Liverpool. The 32-year-old Fulham defender play... Mon, 06 May 2013 12:29:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2065842-fulham-defender-riise-quits-playing-norway.html 2013-05-06T12:29:16Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2065188-norways-chess-superstar-cross-over-appeal.html STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — He does fashion shoots with Liv Tyler, enjoys soccer-style sponsorships deals and was recently named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people. Who is this superstar? The world's top-ranked chess player. With his trendy look and athletic physique, Norway's Magnus Carlsen has brought an injection of cool to the normally se... Mon, 06 May 2013 06:38:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2065188-norways-chess-superstar-cross-over-appeal.html 2013-05-06T06:38:09Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2064214-norway-to-shift-tax-burden-to-oil-industry.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — The Norwegian government is proposing to shift the tax burden more to its large oil industry to stimulate growth in other sectors. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg presented a new tax plan Sunday that will increase tax revenues from the oil industry by 70 billion kroner ($12 billion) by 2050 by reducing deductions available to that sector. Sun, 05 May 2013 13:44:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2064214-norway-to-shift-tax-burden-to-oil-industry.html 2013-05-05T13:44:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/us/2059414-scandinavian-airlines-probes-jets-clip-us.html NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — Scandinavian Airlines said Thursday it is investigating how its plane clipped another plane on a taxiway at one of the busiest U.S. airports and lost part of a wing. The plane's left wing clipped the tail of a United Airlines plane on Wednesday night as they were preparing for takeoff at Newark Liberty International Airport in Ne... Thu, 02 May 2013 20:50:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/us/2059414-scandinavian-airlines-probes-jets-clip-us.html 2013-05-02T20:50:30Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2057894-production-cuts-hit-statoil-profits-revenue.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian oil company Statoil ASA saw first-quarter net income plunge 60 percent against the same period last year as production cuts, operational disruptions and reduced prices took their toll. Profit in January through March was 6.4 billion kroner ($1.1 billion) down from 15.4 billion kroner a year earlier, Statoil said Thursday. Rev... Thu, 02 May 2013 09:48:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2057894-production-cuts-hit-statoil-profits-revenue.html 2013-05-02T09:48:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2053576-wanted-polar-bear-spotter-norwegian-islands.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Do you enjoy the outdoors and have strong vocal cords? If so, Norway might have a summer job for you: three weeks in the Arctic wilderness spotting polar bears. The governor's office on the remote northern islands of Svalbard is seeking a polar bear spotter to warn researchers doing projects in the region. The job starts July 8 and als... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:13:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2053576-wanted-polar-bear-spotter-norwegian-islands.html 2013-04-30T14:13:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2030666-statoil-announces-oil-find-north-sea.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA says it has found "significant" new oil resources in the North Sea. State-controlled Statoil on Friday estimated there are between 40 million and 150 million recoverable barrels in the new discovery in the Gullfaks oil field, adding the estimate "involves a high degree of uncertainty." ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:15:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2030666-statoil-announces-oil-find-north-sea.html 2013-04-19T10:15:38Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2027552-norwegian-air-shuttle-sees-q1-loss-narrow-sharply.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA says its loss narrowed in the first quarter as revenue and passenger traffic grew. The low-cost carrier on Thursday posted a net loss of 117 million kroner ($20 million), compared with a 286 million-kroner loss a year ago. Revenues were up 23 percent at 2.9 billion kroner as 3.93 million passengers traveled wi... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:45:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2027552-norwegian-air-shuttle-sees-q1-loss-narrow-sharply.html 2013-04-18T08:45:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2026398-97-saved-chinese-ship-afire-antarctica.html SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A Chinese factory fishing ship caught fire Wednesday just off the coast of Antarctica and 97 crew members were rescued by a nearby Norwegian vessel as Chile's military mobilized to prevent any environmental damage. The crew members abandoned the burning Kai Xin and were taken aboard the Juvel about 34 miles (55 kilometers) from Chil... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:52:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2026398-97-saved-chinese-ship-afire-antarctica.html 2013-04-18T03:52:40Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2025622-security-raised-norway-party-convention.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway's governing Labor Party has tightened security at its first convention since a far-right extremist who railed against the party's immigration policies killed 77 people in a bombing and shooting massacre. Labor officials cited an "overall assessment" of the situation in Norway, but wouldn't say whether the raised security level w... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2025622-security-raised-norway-party-convention.html 2013-04-17T14:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2023468-boston-bombs-raise-worries-olympics-world-cup.html LONDON (AP) — From London to Sochi to Rio de Janeiro, the deadly bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon raised new concerns Tuesday over safety at major sports events around the world, including the Olympics and World Cup. The twin bombings near the marathon finish line that killed three people and injured more than 170 people brought into sharp focus the se... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:29:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2023468-boston-bombs-raise-worries-olympics-world-cup.html 2013-04-17T00:29:16Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2016118-norway-leaders-threaten-ryanair-boycott.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Several Norwegian leaders are threatening to boycott Ryanair because of a labor dispute between the Ireland-based budget airline and a former employee who lives in Norway. The ex-employee, an Italian, is threatening to sue the airline over allegedly poor working conditions she says fail to meet Norway's standards. Ryanair chief Michael... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:50:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2016118-norway-leaders-threaten-ryanair-boycott.html 2013-04-12T16:50:57Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2001250-matisse-norwegian-museum-was-nazi-loot.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — The family of a prominent Parisian art dealer is demanding that a Norwegian museum return an Henri Matisse painting seized by Nazis under the direction of Hermann Goering, in the latest dispute over art stolen from Jews during World War II. The painting at the center of the dispute, Matisse's 1937 "Blue Dress in a Yellow Armchair," dep... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:15:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2001250-matisse-norwegian-museum-was-nazi-loot.html 2013-04-06T19:15:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/1995504-5-norwegian-schools-shift-exams-bieber-concert.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Five schools in western Norway have rescheduled their midterm exams to allow students to attend upcoming Justin Bieber concerts in the capital, the country's Ministry of Education and Research said Wednesday. The Canadian pop star is scheduled to perform in the Norwegian capital on April 16 and 17 — stoking fears that some students in ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/1995504-5-norwegian-schools-shift-exams-bieber-concert.html 2013-04-03T15:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/1981984-3-time-olympic-gold-medalist-hjalmar-andersen-dies.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Hjalmar Andersen, a Norwegian speedskater who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympics, has died. He was 90. The Norwegian Skating Association said Andersen, known to many Norwegians as Hjallis, died Wednesday after falling earlier this week at his home. The cause of death was not given. In the early 1950s, Andersen was consid... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:14:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/1981984-3-time-olympic-gold-medalist-hjalmar-andersen-dies.html 2013-03-27T13:14:40Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1980464-norway-killer-denied-furlough-mothers-funeral.html OSLO (AP) — Norwegian media say prison authorities have rejected mass killer Anders Behring Breivik's request for a furlough to attend his mother's funeral. The 34-year-old, far-right fanatic, whose mother died Friday, was convicted of terrorism and premeditated murder in 2012 for killing 77 people and wounding hundreds in a bomb-and-gun rampage that stun... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:47:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1980464-norway-killer-denied-furlough-mothers-funeral.html 2013-03-26T17:47:22Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/1976360-northug-clinches-cross-country-wcup-title.html FALUN, Sweden (AP) — Petter Northug of Norway clinched the overall cross-country World Cup title Sunday with a convincing victory in the final race of the season. Northug had a big lead over his main competitors going into the concluding 15-kilometer freestyle pursuit race at the three-day World Cup finals, and won the race in 35 minutes, 48.3 seconds. In... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:32:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/1976360-northug-clinches-cross-country-wcup-title.html 2013-03-24T16:32:49Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/1975234-northug-closes-cross-country-world-cup-title.html FALUN, Sweden (AP) — Petter Northug closed in on the overall cross-country World Cup title Saturday by finishing fourth in a 15-kilometer mass start race won by fellow Norwegian Eldar Roenning. Northug made sure to stay ahead of his closest competitors — Alexander Legkov of Russia and defending overall champion Dario Cologna of Switzerland — and seemed co... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:24:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/1975234-northug-closes-cross-country-world-cup-title.html 2013-03-23T16:24:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1975178-norway-mass-murderer-wants-to-attend-moms-funeral.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has said he would like to attend the funeral of his mother, his lawyer said Saturday. Breivik and his mother Wenche Behring Breivik met earlier this month at Ila Prison where Breivik is being held, Tord Jordet said. She died Friday after a long illness, according to her lawyer Ragnhild To... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:58:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/1975178-norway-mass-murderer-wants-to-attend-moms-funeral.html 2013-03-23T14:58:52Z