http://www.mail.com/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/locations/16794-norway.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2095332-russias-karjakin-wins-norway-chess-tournament.html STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Russia's Sergey Karjakin won the €100,000 ($130,000) Norway chess championship on Saturday after drawing against Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria. Karjakin needed only a draw against Topalov to take the top prize after the world No. 1 player Magnus Carlsen failed to win against Levon Aronian from Armenia, ranked No. 2. Karjakin led the... Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2095332-russias-karjakin-wins-norway-chess-tournament.html 2013-05-18T18:54:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084672-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/business/economy/2084672-eu-probes-oil-companies-price-fixing.html 2013-05-14T18:11:53Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084380-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 14:17:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2084380-statoil-key-drilling-contract-to-noble-corp.html 2013-05-14T14:17:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074966-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/sports/other/2074966-chess-world-champion-anand-draws-carlsen.html 2013-05-09T21:11:48Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2070926-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 10:28:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2070926-wideroe-crew-strike-grounds-flights-norway.html 2013-05-08T10:28:38Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2065194-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 06:37:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2065194-norways-chess-superstar-cross-over-appeal.html 2013-05-06T06:37:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058164-airline-investigates-jets-clip-nj-airport.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An airline whose plane clipped another plane on a taxiway at Newark Liberty International Airport and lost part of a wing said Thursday it has started an investigation into how it happened. The Scandinavian Airlines plane's left wing clipped the tail of a United Airlines plane on Wednesday night as they were preparing for takeoff at on... Thu, 02 May 2013 20:38:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2058164-airline-investigates-jets-clip-nj-airport.html 2013-05-02T20:38:40Z http://www.mail.com/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/news/world/2053576-wanted-polar-bear-spotter-norwegian-islands.html 2013-04-30T14:13:49Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2030668-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 10:14:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2030668-statoil-announces-oil-find-north-sea.html 2013-04-19T10:14:46Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2027276-97-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 04:20:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2027276-97-saved-chinese-ship-afire-antarctica.html 2013-04-18T04:20:10Z http://www.mail.com/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/news/world/2025622-security-raised-norway-party-convention.html 2013-04-17T14:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/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/news/world/2023468-boston-bombs-raise-worries-olympics-world-cup.html 2013-04-17T00:29:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2016012-lions-sign-norwegian-kicking-prospect-rugland.html DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are giving a Norwegian Internet kicking sensation a shot to make the team. Detroit signed kicker Havard Rugland on Thursday, declining to disclose details of the deal. With the move, the Lions seem to be giving newly acquired kicker David Akers some competition or at least provide some depth at the position for practice. D... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:11:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2016012-lions-sign-norwegian-kicking-prospect-rugland.html 2013-04-12T16:11:13Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2001268-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 19:16:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2001268-matisse-norwegian-museum-was-nazi-loot.html 2013-04-06T19:16:22Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1995510-5-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 15:57:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1995510-5-norwegian-schools-shift-exams-bieber-concert.html 2013-04-03T15:57:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1976368-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 15:11:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1976368-northug-clinches-cross-country-wcup-title.html 2013-03-24T15:11:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1972684-israeli-norwegian-tourists-missing-egypt.html EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — An Israeli man and a Norwegian woman went missing in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Friday and are suspected to have been kidnapped, officials said. An Egyptian intelligence official in Sinai said a Bedouin taxi driver told police he was driving the two to the popular Red Sea diving site of Dahab when gunmen ambushed his vehicle and cap... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:58:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1972684-israeli-norwegian-tourists-missing-egypt.html 2013-03-22T14:58:12Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1955522-newtown-gunman-interest-mass-murders.html NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The man who killed 26 people inside a Connecticut elementary school last year showed interest in other mass killings, people close to the investigation told The Associated Press. The 20-year-old gunman, Adam Lanza, killed his mother at their home before killing 20 first-graders and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School ... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:35:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1955522-newtown-gunman-interest-mass-murders.html 2013-03-14T20:35:47Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1944300-northug-kowalczyk-win-cross-country-races.html LAHTI, Finland (AP) — Petter Northug of Norway dominated a men's 15-kilometer classical race Sunday to gain ground in the overall cross-country World Cup standings, while Justyna Kowalczyk all but sealed the women's season title with another victory. Northug led from the start to win in 34 minutes, 35.6 seconds. Alexey Poltoranin of Kazakhstan was second,... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:44:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1944300-northug-kowalczyk-win-cross-country-races.html 2013-03-10T12:44:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1942992-randall-us-wins-cross-country-wcup-sprint-title.html LAHTI, Finland (AP) — Kikkan Randall of the United States clinched the cross-country World Cup sprint title on Saturday by edging Norwegian world champion Marit Bjoergen at the line in the Lahti Ski Games. Randall and Bjoergen were in a two-day duel on the final stretch of the 1.55-kilometer freestyle race, and the American managed to throw her ski forwar... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:00:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1942992-randall-us-wins-cross-country-wcup-sprint-title.html 2013-03-09T14:00:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1942910-randall-clinches-cross-country-wcup-sprint-title.html LAHTI, Finland (AP) — Kikkan Randall of the United States clinched the cross-country World Cup sprint title on Saturday by beating Norwegian world champion Marit Bjoergen to the line in a close finish at the Lahti Ski Games. Randall and Bjoergen were in a two-day duel on the final stretch of the 1.55-kilometer freestyle race, and the American managed to t... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:02:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1942910-randall-clinches-cross-country-wcup-sprint-title.html 2013-03-09T13:02:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1926760-frances-theaux-wins-mens-downhill-norway.html KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) — Adrien Theaux of France earned his second career World Cup victory Saturday by narrowly beating home favorite Aksel Lund Svindal in a downhill. Theaux raced down the steep 1.64-mile course in 1 minute, 29.10 seconds to edge Svindal by 0.19 seconds. Klaus Kroell of Austria was 0.50 seconds back in third. The Frenchman's only previo... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:54:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1926760-frances-theaux-wins-mens-downhill-norway.html 2013-03-02T12:54:37Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1916632-pirate-bay-moves-sweden-to-norway-spain.html STOCKHOLM (AP) — Embattled file-sharing site The Pirate Bay is looking for safe havens in Norway and Spain after its Swedish host came under legal pressure to shut it down. The Swedish Pirate Party, a small political party advocating transparency and freedom online, has provided Internet access to the site for the past three years. But it's handing over t... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:52:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1916632-pirate-bay-moves-sweden-to-norway-spain.html 2013-02-26T16:52:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1908308-iranian-diplomat-seeking-asylum-norway.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — A lawyer says an Iranian diplomat in Norway is seeking asylum in the Nordic country. Joergen Loevdal, the Norwegian attorney, says the diplomat, who he declined to name, defected from the Iranian Embassy in Oslo in December, and sought help from his Humlen & Rieber-Mohn law office, which specializes in immigration law. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:18:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1908308-iranian-diplomat-seeking-asylum-norway.html 2013-02-22T16:18:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1895028-statoil-to-develop-heavy-oil-field-offshore-uk.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA says it has received approval from the British government to develop the Mariner heavy oil field, the U.K.'s largest new offshore development in more than a decade. Statoil says it expects production to last 30 years starting in 2017, with an estimated initial daily output of 55,000 barrels. CEO Hel... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:13:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1895028-statoil-to-develop-heavy-oil-field-offshore-uk.html 2013-02-15T17:13:12Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1893956-norwegian-air-shuttle-returns-to-profit-q4.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Higher revenues have helped Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA return to profit in the fourth quarter of 2012. Europe's fastest growing budget airline says Friday it made a net profit of 23.6 million kroner ($4.3 million) during the period in contrast to 2011's equivalent loss of 133 million kroner. Revenues spiked more than 22 percent to 3.1 b... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:17:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1893956-norwegian-air-shuttle-returns-to-profit-q4.html 2013-02-15T08:17:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1889504-norwegian-police-arrest-man-parliament-threat.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Police in Norway say they have arrested a man after a bomb threat against Parliament put officers on high alert and shut down streets in central Oslo for several hours. Oslo Deputy Police Chief Roger Andresen on Wednesday declined to name the suspect but said he was a Norwegian in his 20s and had made threats before. The Norwegian dail... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:00:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1889504-norwegian-police-arrest-man-parliament-threat.html 2013-02-13T18:00:33Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1889008-norway-honors-munch-with-the-scream-stamp.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway is celebrating the 150th anniversary of expressionist painter Edvard Munch's birth with postage stamps of his most famous compositions, including "The Scream" — the world's most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Norway Post spokesman Hilde Ebeltoft-Skaugrud says that four stamps of Munch's works, including his 1895 classic... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:13:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1889008-norway-honors-munch-with-the-scream-stamp.html 2013-02-13T15:13:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1887784-mexican-ape-woman-buried-150-years.html SINALOA DE LEYVA, Mexico (AP) — An indigenous Mexican woman put on display in Victorian-era Europe because of a rare genetic condition that covered her face in thick hair was buried in her home state on Tuesday in a ceremony that ends one of the best-known episodes from an era when human bodies were treated as collectible specimens. With her hairy face an... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1887784-mexican-ape-woman-buried-150-years.html 2013-02-13T00:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1886410-statoil-to-build-arctic-oil-terminal.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA says it plans to build a new oil terminal on the country's Arctic coast to process oil from a recent discovery in the Barents Sea. Statoil chose a development concept Tuesday that envisions transporting oil from the Skrugard field, which is expected to come on stream in 2018, through a 174-mile (280... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1886410-statoil-to-build-arctic-oil-terminal.html 2013-02-12T15:04:00Z