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Norway Apologizes for Forced Assimilation of Sami and Other Minorities
A policy of “Norwegianization” silenced the languages of Indigenous people and forced their children into boarding schools. The long-awaited apology avoided the issue of land rights.World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Norway apologises to Sami, Forest Finns and Kvens for forced assimilation policy
Parliament votes to express ‘deepest regret’ over more than a century of ‘Norwegianisation’ of minorities. The Norwegian parliament has apologised unreservedly to minority groups and Indigenous ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Biden to apologize for policy sending Native American children to forced-assimilation boarding schools
President Biden plans to issue an official apology for a U.S. policy that for 150 years sent Native American children to boarding schools where they were stripped of their culture and language. A ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
At least 1 dead after train derails on Norway's north coast
Police say at least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway’s northern coast derailed Thursday with 55 people on boardWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Biden apologizes for Native American children forced into federal boarding schools
His visit to Arizona's Gila River Indian Community was his first as president.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Biden apologizes for forced Native American boarding school policy
President Joe Biden delivered an apology for a United States policy that forcibly separated generations of indigenous children from their families for more than 150 years and sent them to federally ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Biden apologizes for forced Native American boarding school policy
President Biden issued a formal apology for a government-run boarding school system that forcibly separated families and their children for 150 years before it ended in 1969.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Iraqi forces kill Islamic State group commander and 8 other officials
Iraq's prime minister says that the Islamic State militant group’s leader in Iraq was killed in a military operation along with eight of the group’s other senior leadersWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
Ødegaard out of Norway squad to rehab ankle
Martin Ødegaard will not play in Norway's Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan due to the ankle injury he suffered on Sept. 9.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
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Minority in Florida snaps abortion rights winning streak
Florida on Tuesday became the first state to reject an abortion rights amendment since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but backers of the measure decried that a minority of voters was able to prevail. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium
Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternativesBusiness - Financial Times - November 7 -
Sources: Ben White undergoes minor knee op
Arsenal have suffered another injury setback after Ben White underwent a minor knee operation earlier this week, sources have told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago -
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Meet the London fund turning Norway’s hydro sector into an investment
The world needs more hydropower to hit its net-zero goals. Here’s how Augusta & Co. is helping to get there.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children
Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Remains of man whose death was recorded in 1197 saga uncovered in Norway
Researchers say skeleton retrieved from well is likely to be that of man ‘cast headfirst’ into it by besiegers of castle. In 1197, an ancient saga relates, a body was flung into a well by the ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Norway shows just how China has advanced in cars
Brands such as MG, BYD and Xpeng are making big inroads into country’s auto market, competing on quality as well as priceWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Ødegaard out of Norway games and back at Arsenal after ‘listening to body’
Midfielder started on Sunday for first time since August Norway manager says: ‘We cannot risk his health’ Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, says he has “listened to my body” and returned home ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Women switched at birth in 1965 sue for breach of human rights
A mom and two grown up girls who were accidentally switched at birth are suing.World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificEntertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Why Biden apologized to Native Americans
President Biden issued an apology to all Native Americans while speaking in Arizona about the forced federal Indian boarding schools where tens of thousands of Indigenous children were taken and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
PSU's Franklin apologizes for leaving reporters
Speaking after Penn State's 28-13 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin apologized for walking away from the microphone Wednesday when asked about two former ...Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
'Frustrated' Diggs apologizes for rebuking reporter
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs apologized Wednesday for confronting a television reporter outside the locker room after the loss to the San Francisco 49ers.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident
Jason Kelce apologized during ESPN's "Monday Night Football" pregame show for grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Prosecutors Crack Down on Illicit AI Imagery Involving Minors
U.S. federal prosecutors are ramping up their pursuit of criminals using AI to create child sex abuse images.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors
Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say
This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Texas AG sues doctor accused of providing transgender care to 21 minors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’
Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Suit against Roman Polanski over alleged rape of minor in 1973 settled
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.Entertainment - CBS News - October 23 -
Michigan youth pastor arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct against minors
A Michigan church youth pastor who moonlights as a Christian rock singer and has performed before high-profile conservative audiences has been accused of preying on teenagers in his father’s flock ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
UK urged to send fewer offenders back to jail for minor probation breaches
Growing number punished for breaking conditions of release, undermining efforts to ease overcrowdingWorld - Financial Times - October 29
