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Ireland & Palestine - A brief history

The Irish nationalist movement has long viewed the Palestinian cause through a similar lens of seeking to overthrow what they see as oppressive colonizers and achieve independent statehood.

Norway's wealth fund faces pressure to divest from Israel amid Gaza war

The fund operates under ethical rules set by parliament and, over the years, has divested from nine companies, all Israeli, over activities in the Palestinian territories.

By REUTERS
30/04/2024

The attempt to whitewash UNRWA must be exposed - Opinion

Amid calls to replace UNRWA with a new organization to assist Palestinian civilians, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a campaign to whitewash UNRWA's crimes on October 7th.

 Protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Baghdad

Protesters attack Israel-Norway soccer match throw rocks, fireworks at police

Soccer match closure raises security concerns for Israeli athletes amid protests. Director questions control by violent activists.

Norway wealth fund's ethics watchdog to probe companies over Gaza war

Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, chair of the council, said the war had prompted it to examine which firms were selling weapons to Israel that were being used in Gaza.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024

Pain in the pursuit of beauty: One in eight suffer chronic pain long after cosmetic surgery

Researchers from Norway surveyed adults about long-term chronic pain in the aftermath of cosmetic surgery, finding that men are five times more likely to be affected than women.

The New Attraction on Cruises: A Thermal Suite inside the Spa

Norwegian Cruise Line introduces a thermal spa suite, expanded three-bedroom suites, a larger Vibe Beach Club, and new balcony rooms on Norwegian Joy.

UNRWA donors likely to resume funding soon, Norway says

UNRWA sacked the staff accused by Israel of involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks, saying at the time that the Israeli allegations - if true - were a betrayal of UN values and of the people UNRWA serves.

By REUTERS
06/03/2024

Norway's deplorable choice for Nobel Prize candidate

Norway is turning a blind eye to war crimes, trampling international humanitarian law, and behaving in a manner that contravenes every international treaty.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
04/03/2024

Palestinian Authority receives $114 million from Israel, Norway says

Under interim peace accords reached in the 1990s, Israel's finance ministry collects tax on behalf of the Palestinians and makes monthly transfers to the PA.

By REUTERS
29/02/2024
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