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31.07 / 12:53

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Koran alight outside parliament in Stockholm on Monday, an AFP reporter saw, at a protest similar to previous ones that have sparked tensions between Sweden and Middle Eastern countries.Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem kicked and stomped on the Muslim holy book, then set its pages on fire before slamming it shut, as they had done at a protest outside Stockholm's main mosque in late June — sparking outrage and condemnation across the Middle East. The duo also staged a similar protest outside Iraq's embassy in Stockholm on July 20, where they stomped on the religious text but did not burn it. Swedish police granted a permit for the protest by campaigners hoping to see the Koran banned in the country, according to local media.

28.07 / 03:35

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defence spending would boost the economy. “We can reap a genuine peace dividend this year and then year after year, in the form of permanently reduced defence budgets," he declared in 1992. The world took note.

27.07 / 14:03

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26.07 / 12:57

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SBB abruptly ended talks with Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. over the sale of a 51 per cent stake in a portfolio of school buildings, reflecting the struggles the embattled Swedish landlord faces to close a looming funding gap.

25.07 / 10:15

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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) — Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT) on Tuesday reported second-quarter results that comfortably beat expectations for both monthly active users and subscribers, and forecast the number of listeners each month would reach 572 million next quarter.

24.07 / 12:47

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24.07 / 10:55

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Greta Thunberg is set to go on trial on Monday charged with disobeying police at a rally last month, in which activists blocked the port in the city of Malmo. She is due to appear before the court in the southern Swedish city at 0930 GMT. The 20-year-old activist «took part in a demonstration that disrupted traffic» and «refused to obey police orders to leave the site», according to the charge sheet seen by AFP. She faces a maximum sentence of six months in prison, but prosecutor Charlotte Ottosen told AFP that usually these types of charges result in fines. The rally, organised by environmental activist group «Ta tillbaka framtiden» (Reclaim the Future), tried to block the entrance and exit to the Malmo harbour to protest against the use of fossil fuel.

24.07 / 03:45

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A feature of modern popular culture is its ability to elevate certain individuals from their real-life plane of equality with their fellow humans and ascribe to them attributes fit for a superhero rather than a mere mortal. The media created stars and superstars in the 20th century as well, but the era of social media seems to have spawned a colossal celebrity that transcends borders, bringing inflation and much else in its wake.

22.07 / 09:19

Facebook Waves BLOCK Booking Action show country Protesters try to storm Baghdad's Green Zone over the burning of Quran and Iraqi flag in Denmark

Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses foreign embassies and the seat of Iraq's government, early Saturday following reports of the burning of a Quran carried out by a ultranationalist group in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen. They were pushed back by security forces, who blocked the Jumhuriya bridge leading to the Green Zone, preventing them from reaching the Danish Embassy. The protest came two days after people angered by the planned burning of the Islamic holy book in Sweden stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad.

21.07 / 09:17

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Quran in Sweden. Some prepared for street demonstrations following midday prayers to show their anger. In Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, protesters planned demonstrations after Swedish police permitted a protest Thursday in which an Iraqi Christian living in Stockholm kicked and stood on a Quran, Islam's holy book, outside of the Iraqi Embassy.

20.07 / 17:33

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A few months after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sky News collaborated with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) to publish a report revealing the details of NATO States' deliveries to Ukraine. The report highlighted that Britain and the United States were the top suppliers of new weapons.

20.07 / 15:01

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The Iraq government on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Sweden’s ambassador over the desecration of the Islamic holy book, Quran hours after angry protesters stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, overrunning the diplomatic compound and starting a small fire. The turn of events was reported after an Iraqi refugee threatened to burn a Koran in Stockholm, prompting hundreds of protesters in Baghdad to storm the Swedish embassy.

20.07 / 01:41

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Quran stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad early Thursday, online videos purported to show. The videos showed demonstrators at the diplomatic post waving flags and signs showing the influential Iraqi Shiite cleric and political leader Muqtada Sadr. It wasn't clear if there were any staff inside the complex at the time.

19.07 / 07:47

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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) — Swedish truck maker AB Volvo on Wednesday reported a bigger-than-expected jump in second-quarter adjusted operating profit and raised its outlook for the European and North American markets.

13.07 / 07:29

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13.07 / 05:55

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12.07 / 09:41

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Reuters. Though the resolution was opposed by the United States and the European Union who opined that it would conflict with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.

11.07 / 00:49

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As defense budgets increase across Europe, capitals across the continent face a difficult choice: whether to spend the money on weapons developed at home or continue buying American. Last year, defense expenditure in Europe rose 13% to $345 billion, the fastest rate since the end of the Cold War, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a think tank known as Sipri. Much of the spending, however, goes to U.S.

10.07 / 13:33

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Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 10: DaveAI, an artificial intelligence platform that helps brands create personalized and immersive sales experiences powered by Virtual Avatars, unveiled its generative AI pipeline during the grand opening of its new office in Bangalore, India. DaveAI is one of the very first Indian companies to launch Virtual AI Avatars that are leveraged by brands like Maruti Suzuki India, Karnataka Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank etc to improve their sales & customer experience. DaveAI's virtual avatars are powered by its proprietary AI sales brain which predicts affinities between customers and products.

10.07 / 05:55

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09.07 / 19:07

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Elton John wrapped up his remarkable five-decade-long musical journey in Stockholm, Coldplay performed in Sweden. Coldplay took the opportunity to send a heartfelt video message to the 76-year-old veteran musician and even performed his song, ‘Rocket Man’.Chris Martin, the frontman, expressed their immense love and gratitude, acknowledging the impact Sir Elton John has had on countless bands and artists he has supported and inspired. Martin also highlighted the deep appreciation for Sir Elton John's philanthropic work, particularly his contributions to the Aids Foundation and his acts of kindness towards others.

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