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New centre-left coalition government brings Denmark’s first woman prime minister to power
Ones that got away…
2008
2008-04/April
2008-04-14/Norwegian party rallies sisters on missile defence
2008-04-14/Persona non grata before arrival
2008-10/October
2008-10-15/Danish Refugee Appeals Board ignores Court
2008-11/November
2008-11-06/US election night - Photos from Copenhagen
2008-11-06/US election reports from Copenhagen
2008-11-07/Danish PM sees lower growth, rising jobless in coming years
2008-11-10/Obama comments on Danish aid to Iraqi refugees splits politicians
2008-11-11/Greenland’s mystery US nuclear bomb and Danish politics
2008-11-11/Is a new Muhammad cartoon crisis coming?
2008-11-11/Ombudsman criticises authorities for poor information in applications for reuniting families
2008-11-13/No change in Danish immigration and integration policies following ombudsman report
2008-11-14/Bid to get Denmark to take Guantanamo prisoners fails
2008-11-15/US ambassador Cain chides Danes over attitude to foreigners
2008-11-20/Curveball author says Denmark’s reasons for joining Iraq invasion force ’silly, a tautology’
2008-11-26/Correcting climate cannot wait, says sustainable development guru
2008-11-30/Economic ‘wise men’ see falling growth, rising unemployment, tax reform
2008-11-30/Mother-tongue teaching funding falling
2008-12/December
2008-12-01/Norway’s Sami parliament joins fight for Sami parliament in Russia
2008-12-02/Inter-faith manifesto calls for 90% emissions cuts in 2050 from 1990 level in rich countries
2008-12-07/Denmark loses to EU Commission on residency directive – report
2008-12-07/Denmark, EU should build alternative human rights fora of democratic states, think-tank says
2008-12-07/IT co director turns himself in after being charged with fraud for Dkr 500 million
2008-12-07/Poorer education prevents more immigrants getting work
2008-12-08/Human rights under pressure at 60th anniversary
2008-12-09/Swedish left in alliance to wrest power from right wing at next election
2008-12-16/Chu ‘a coup’ as energy secretary for COP15 as EU launches 20/20/20 vision
2008-12-17/Danish agriculture’s emissions can be cut
2008-12-17/Obama to improve US relations with ICC, but won’t join now
2008-12-17/UN Security Council’s ’responsibility to protect’ may involve military means
2008-12-18/Denmark in two-year economic recession
2008-12-18/Reflecting on global warming
2008-12-18/Sweden stops aid to Rwanda after UN report on Congo conflict
2008-12-21/Greater internationalization of armed conflicts weakens chances for peace
2008-12-22/More Danes want cuts in foreign development aid
2008-12-23/Christians in Palestine under pressure
2008-12-23/Learning a new mother tongue can be fraught with unknown difficulties
2008-12-23/Muslims use performing arts to heal cultural rifts
2008-12-23/Pay is also an issue between minorities and majorities
2008-12-23/Sweden to criticise violations of LGBT people rights
2008-12-28/UN Security Council meets today on Middle East
2009
2009-01/January
2009-01-06/New centrist party will improve integration
2009-01-15/Integration in Europe
2009-01-15/No single model to ensure integration in Europe
2009-01-15/Reconstructing Gaza critical for stopping conflict
2009-01-15/Reconstructing Gaza ‘critical for interrupting the cycle of conflict and suffering’
2009-01-16/African leaders’ silence on torture allegations ‘prolongs Zimbabwean human rights crisis’ - Amnesty
2009-01-16/Amnesty says India should raise human rights issues in Sri Lanka
2009-01-16/Girls’ schools in Pakistan under Taliban threat
2009-01-16/India should raise human rights issues in Sri Lanka
2009-01-16/Russian editor murder worries watchdog
2009-01-16/Russian editor murder worries watchdog
2009-01-16/Zimbabwe human rights focus
2009-01-19/Delivering politics to the people
2009-01-19/Why you can’t hurry the mating game, say mathematicians
2009-01-21/Russian human rights lawyer murdered
2009-01-24/CEPOS sees 30,000 new jobs from interest rate drop
2009-01-24/European MPs says Balkan strife must not obstruct EU accession for Croatia, FYROM
2009-01-24/Governors from Kurdistan region speak in UK parliament
2009-01-24/Swedish EU presidency looks to Barents region
2009-01-25/Belorussian activists punished by forced military service
2009-01-25/Declining democracy, economic freedom in Russia
2009-01-25/Race and gender determine how politicians speak
2009-01-25/UK studies increasing interest in eDemocracy
2009-01-25/We can be tricked into giving away our personal information
2009-01-26/Jailed Vietnamese journalist reportedly freed in amnesty
2009-01-26/New Arctic Treaty not needed, say Russia, Norway, EU
2009-01-26/Swedish Liberals leader wants to re-arm against Russian threat
2009-01-27/Climate council report shows ways to mitigate climate risks
2009-01-27/Obama dumps “Global Gag Rule”
2009-01-29/Modernisation of Russian navy to take longer than planned
2009-01-29/Putin’s controversial treason bill to be revised
2009-01-31/Iceland can expect new coalition government
2009-01-31/Melting ice raises security challenges as Russia sees Arctic as main strategic base for raw materials
2009-02/February
2009-02-01/Denmark’s Hedegaard sees green growth as only affordable growth
2009-02-02/More Gaza missiles may lead to Israeli retaliation as efforts to stop gun-running increase
2009-02-02/Tax reform proposals will cut tax on earned income, raise green taxes and cut tax deduction for interest
2009-02-04/1500 war criminals in Sweden because of weak laws - Amnesty
2009-02-04/Opening of the borders to Gaza is crucial, but no arms allowed
2009-02-04/SFI conducts new homeless census this week
2009-02-05/Discussions continue but no political action yet on gun-running into Gaza
2009-02-06/Collapsed buildings in Gaza must be cleared before aid can arrive - UNDP
2009-02-06/Lasting peace and stability in Sri Lanka need political solution, European Parliament says
2009-02-06/MEPs strongly condemn Burmese government’s continuous persecution of Rohingya
2009-02-08/New Russian maritime strategy will highlight Arctic, deputy PM says
2009-02-10/Copenhagen local politicians must not meet with ‘extremist Muslims’, says welfare minister - report
2009-02-10/Human rights incident mars EU-Russia meeting - reports
2009-02-10/Stoltenberg proposes large Arctic dimension for future Nordic security
2009-02-10/Swedish police to probe racism accusations against police in Skåne
2009-02-12/As MDC’s Tsvangirai is sworn in as Zimbabwe Prime Minister, Amnesty says human rights must top the political agenda
2009-02-12/Hamas responsible for grave human rights abuses, UN should investigate - Amnesty International
2009-02-13/Denmark, UK still viable targets for Al-Qa’ida, says US Director of National Intelligence
2009-02-13/Finland’s defence committee chairman lukewarm on Stoltenberg security policy proposals
2009-02-20/Dual-citizenship bill sent to committee for further discussions
2009-02-22/Sweden to take human rights leads from conference in new plans
2009-02-24/Govt announces plan for growth, climate and lower taxes
2009-02-24/Research into right-wing extremism shows ‘alarming divergences’ between societies view of themselves and citizens’ need for national identity
2009-02-25/Polar research reveals new evidence of global environmental change
2009-02-25/‘Tolerated stay’ with mandatory overnight stay really means imprisonment, say activists
2009-02-26/Children suffer when mother winds up in prison
2009-02-26/Giving no resistance is a normal reflex for rape victims, says victim support association
2009-02-27/New EU court ruling could bring further political problems for Denmark - researcher
2009-03/March
2009-03-03/Israeli, Palestinian politicians discuss two-state solution
2009-03-03/Salmonella deaths put focus on food safety and an unknown organisation
2009-03-04/Environmental economics council says green taxes will help reach GHG emissions cuts goals
2009-03-04/MSF seriously concerned for the people of Darfur left without healthcare after ICC issues arrest warrant for Sudan’s President
2009-03-04/Truth and reconciliation are also on the agenda in the Middle East
2009-03-04/UN Special Rapporteur regrets torture still omitted from Danish criminal law
2009-03-05/Danish govt says human rights best assured by democratic societies based on justice, rule of law
2009-03-05/NATO allies to resume formal meetings of the NATO-Russia Council
2009-03-06/Danish FM says Durban 2 is being diverted from combating racism
2009-03-06/Foreign ministry opens special website for women
2009-03-06/Increased resources for training lift Russia’s military capability, defence research agency says
2009-03-06/US seen reforming the Kyoto Protocol in a ‘palatable’ way, experts say in Swedish report
2009-03-09/Denmark gives DKr 145 mln to NGOs’ humanitarian work
2009-03-10/Nordic, African foreign ministers meet to discuss racism, climate, security
2009-03-11/Danish FM to meet US’ Hillary Clinton on Friday
2009-03-13/Radicalisation’s causes are diverse and abundant, DIIS study shows
2009-03-14/Has Iraq decided to refuse to accept Denmark’s forced deportation of 300 failed Iraqi asylum-seekers?
2009-03-14/Turkey is moving towards looser ties with Europe, closer ties to Asia, DIIS believes
2009-03-15/Palestinian-Israeli peace group among winners of new conflict resolution award
2009-03-21/Cry for welfare, not weapons, as protesters marked start of Iraq war 6 years ago
2009-03-22/EU has chosen the wrong path for its peace mission, peace researcher says
2009-03-22/Sweden’s Environment Minister sees greater prospects of COP15 climate agreement after US visit
2009-03-22/Sweden’s Liberals says asylum-seekers should be prepared for jobs from arrival
2009-03-22/War crimes experts call for investigation into ‘gross violations’ during Israeli-Gaza conflict
2009-03-23/Africa Commission initiatives aim at bringing change for young people
2009-03-26/Pakistan, NGOs must be involved in solving Afghan situation
2009-03-27/EU must be anchored in legacy of integration and peace
2009-03-27/Muslim immigrants like living in Denmark, but want more freedom for their religion – are they a threat to society?
2009-03-29/Copenhagen climate conference reports 6 overall themes
2009-03-30/Denmark still exceeding UN development aid target, but amount given little changed
2009-03-30/Family circumstances mean women still work fewer hours then men - SFI
2009-03-31/Small EU countries lose influence under majority voting
2009-04/April
2009-04-01/Countering extremist ideas needs viable, attractive political alternatives to radical groups’ dark vision
2009-04-02/Attac Sweden leaks G20 policy document
2009-04-02/Private security companies are a challenge to a state’s power monopoly, a doctoral student says
2009-04-03/Poverty can be reduced by cutting border red tape
2009-04-05/New Danish PM Lars Løkke Rasmussen to navigate Denmark through crisis ‘as safely as possible’
2009-04-06/Denmark’s red bloc can’t turn good polling numbers into power after change of Prime Minister
2009-04-06/Swedish PM Reinfeldt will lead EU-US efforts for successful conclusion to COP15
2009-04-07/Danish PM names new ministers
2009-04-14/How indigenous peoples are trying to reconnect with traditional cultures, local environments
2009-04-23/Maja Horst tildelt Forskningskommunikationsprisen 2009
2009-04-27/US voters optimistic as Obama reaches 100-day mark
2009-04-29/Trade volume with China exceeds trade volume with US, PM says
2009-05/May
2009-05-04/NATO’s continued relationship with Russia ‘important’ – Secretary-General Scheffer
2009-05-04/Only immigrants from developed countries contribute positively to public finances - CEPOS
2009-05-05/Immigrants not so badly hit by unemployment as Danes - DI
2009-05-08/Participatory democracy on the rise, film shows
2009-05-10/At 60, NATO has a future, but it must redefine its role
2009-05-18/Competition results in greater wealth, says competition watchdog
2009-05-18/Political violence against US ‘attractive’ as it gets attention
2009-05-18/Uniform policies to attract voters in the centre can result in lack of alternatives
2009-05-19/Denmark launches web initiatives for popular debate on climate
2009-05-23/More Swedish women join neo-Nazi group – report
2009-05-24/COP15 negotiation text published as business climate summit gets under way
2009-05-26/Business leaders call for ambitious, global action on climate change
2009-05-26/Christiania lawyer recommends appealing court ruling to Supreme Court
2009-05-26/Iraq threatened to agreement with Denmark on asylum-seekers – report
2009-05-27/Great challenges face Europe’s Parliament and Commission, but voters can have their say
2009-05-28/Aid to Iraq held back to ensure agreement for returning asylum-seekers – report
2009-05-28/Obama to COP15 in Copenhagen in December?
2009-05-29/Nordic Council Left-wing Socialist and Green Group concerned over Iraqi deportations
2009-05-30/It does rub off on you, but will it stick?
2009-06/June
2009-06-01/High water at Højer
2009-06-02/Local government crucial in helping cut CO2 emissions - Danish PM
2009-06-03/Non-Western immigration rising, but shows new pattern - research
2009-06-04/Russia’s Medvedev to visit Denmark next spring
2009-06-06/UN’s Ban Ki-moon to discuss climate challenge with Norway
2009-06-12/Does Denmark have an agreement with Iraq for return of failed asylum-seekers?
2009-06-14/Classic French cars (and a few others) at Gisselfeld
2009-06-19/Journalism is a risky occupation
2009-06-23/Right argument, right deal, right campaign needed for successful COP15 — UK climate change minister
2009-06-24/EU countries making slow progress on adapting climate change policies to national policies
2009-06-24/Lack of action to meet the climate change challenge is ‘inexcusable’ - conference report
2009-06-24/Many victims of discrimination don’t know their rights
2009-06-24/Measures encouraging rejected asylum-seekers to return home lack ‘motivational effect’ - human rights institute
2009-06-24/No revolution coming in Iran, what we see is the beginning of the end
2009-06-29/Economic crisis increases Denmark’s public debt by 150 billion kroner
2009-06-30/Immigrant entrepreneurs create jobs but lack growth
2009-07/July
2009-07-01/Afghanistan needs long-term commitment, not quick-fix solutions - Danish FM
2009-07-01/Danes more interested in saving energy than adapting to climate change – study
2009-07-01/Swedish organisation calls hunger strike to get Sweden to cut ties with Iran
2009-07-04/Eight hunger strikers fight high temperatures for democracy in Iran
2009-07-05/Was the Iraq war only about oil after all?
2009-07-06/Iran clerics declare election invalid, condemn crackdown - The Times
2009-07-07/Israel rejects EU official’s allegation that settlements impact negatively on Palestinian economy
2009-07-08/Iran human rights organisation investigating whether pro-democracy demonstrators have been hanged
2009-07-14/Montazeri warned Iran’s authorities against repression in late June ‘fatwa’
2009-08/August
2009-08-06/Israel had ‘right and obligation’ to act against Hamas, govt report says
2009-08-10/Towards a nuclear-weapons-free zone for the North Pole
2009-08-12/Denmark’s Sunday shopping hours to be deregulated
2009-08-13/Danish police take Iraqi asylum-seekers from church in night raid
2009-08-14/US wasn’t looking for a hydrogen bomb in the sea off Greenland in 1968, but for the marshal’s baton
2009-08-25/Sweden, Israel row over newspaper report of ‘plundered’ Palestinian body parts
2009-08-29/Copenhagen base for climate flashmob trial run
2009-08-31/From plus to minus - crisis, recession cost Denmark 145.5 billion kroner
2009-09/September
2009-09-01/Sweden’s Bildt sees Middle East peace ‘possible’
2009-09-18/Analysts question whether EU will fully implement its Baltic Sea strategy
2009-09-18/Strangled and on the road to Hel
2009-09-24/Missing voices mixed music for peace
2009-09-29/Immigration back on election agenda
2009-10/October
2009-10-07/24-year rule gets young people to marry later - SFI report
2009-10-12/Cevea launches meeting-place for centre-left politics
2009-10-13/Strengthen volunteer work as supplement to public and private sectors, says Cevea
2009-10-13/Treating immigrants as individuals enhances integration
2009-10-16/EU’s state-building falls short of aims of stabilising world’s trouble spots - report
2009-10-21/Challenges make the brain sharper
2009-10-22/Economic ‘wise men’ see Danish economy recovering slowly
2009-10-22/Economic ‘wise men’ fear tax rises will result from increased health spending
2009-10-29/Combating global warming gives jobs – business leaders
2009-11/November
2009-11-04/All Iranians wanting change support Green Movement - Mohsen Makhmalbaf
2009-11-06/Torture and the media’s role in exposing it
2009-11-08/In a month, the world’s leaders must act - Hedegaard
2009-11-08/Missing the Copenhagen deadline for an ambitious COP15 outcome will be ‘failure’ - Danish PM
2009-11-09/Racism and discrimination everyday practices in Denmark - ENAR
2009-11-12/New centre will employ failed Iraqi asylum-seekers
2009-11-17/A sense of mañana for COP15 as 40 ministers meet
2009-11-21/Denmark’s PM sets 10 targets for 2020
2009-11-26/Obama to cut US GHG emissions by 83% from 2005 level in 2050, will come to COP15 on 9 December
2009-11-27/Connie Hedegaard named climate action commissioner without energy or environment portfolios
2009-11-27/Danish hydrogen vehicle trial gets €5 mln in funding
2009-11-30/Across the water for hydrogen
2009-12/December
2009-12-04/Climate change can result in violent conflicts – peacebuilding organisation
2009-12-07/Public transport and electric vehicles will keep overall transport emissions in 2050 at 2000 level – report
2009-12-12/Low-carbon food indicates the future as COP15 takes a break
2010
2010-01/January
2010-01-27/Jewish dwarfs survived Mengele and Holocaust through symbiotic relationship
2010-02/February
2010-02-19/New organisation to be a platform for ethnic minority women
2010-02-24/Denmark sees rising fiscal pressure and debt in coming years in EU Convergence Programme report
2010-02-24/New government will turn Denmark into one of the world’s wealthiest countries
2010-03/March
2010-03-03/PM candidates’ clash points to economy as main theme for next parliamentary election
2010-03-07/Women’s organisations to demonstrate against DF’s plan for greater gender inequality
2010-03-18/Government ambushes Irak Center
2010-03-18/‘Living technology’ research is start of a new revolution, researchers claim
2010-03-23/PM Lars Løkke names new ministers as Defence Minister Gade steps down
2010-03-25/Empowering women in developing countries is “smart economics” but faces challenges
2010-05/May
2010-05-27/Naming places after Palestinian role models undermines peace, Israeli NGO claims
2010-06/June
Economic wise men see need for tighter control over public spending
New group will turn Denmark into the birthplace for 21st century citizenship
2010-07/July
2010-09/September
2010-09-06/The Jewish Sonderkommando at Auschwitz death camp
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