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Countries Hit With Coronavirus Start Sending Children Back to SchoolElementary school classes for students up to 11 years old reopened across Denmark Wednesday morning.
These Nations Consider Whale and Seal Hunting Essential During Pandemic"These ongoing and cruel persecutions of marine mammals are increasingly out of step with modern scientific thinking," said Mark Simmonds from Humane Society International.
Coronavirus Causes U.S., Allies to Cancel Military Exercises Around WorldThe United States and its allies have canceled, postponed and modified joint exercises around the world as the new coronavirus pandemic continued to grip the international community.
'Doomsday Vault' Surpasses One Million Seed Samples After Huge Deposit"The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure backup facility for the seed banks of the world," Cierra Martin, a spokesperson for the Global Crop Diversity Trust, told Newsweek.
Vast North Sea Dam Could Theoretically Protect Europe from Sea Level Rise"It might be impossible to truly fathom the magnitude of the threat that global-mean sea level rise poses," researchers wrote in a study.
Mysterious Viking Burial Featuring a Boat Within a Boat Discovered"This is essentially an unknown phenomenon," said archaeologist Raymond Sauvage from the Norwegian University of Science Museum.
Refugees Ask Norway to Investigate War Crimes by 17 Syrian OfficialsFive Syrian refugees, all torture survivors, have filed witness statements on what they endured in their home country and asked Norwegian officials to investigate the war crimes they experienced.
What Makes a Pop Song Catchy? Scientists Have a New AnswerResearchers played people thousands of chords to see which parts of their brains lit up.
Woman Plunges to Her Death Off Cruise ShipThe unnamed woman in her 40s fell from the MS Finnmarken ship in Norway on Wednesday evening and died in hospital on Thursday.
Thunberg Nobel Prize Would've Been at Odds with Norway's Carbon FootprintWhile the young activist was a favorite, the 2019 award went to Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
Norway Gas Station is First in World to Replace Gas Pumps With ChargersIn a worldwide first, a Norwegian Circle K gas station has replaced all of their gasoline pumps with electric vehicle fast chargers.
Both Sugary and Diet Drinks Appear to Increase the Risk of Death"Artificially sweetened beverages are often considered by the consumers as safe alternatives to sugary drinks since they provide very few calories but their effects on long term health remain very uncertain," an expert told Newsweek.
Cruise Ship Passenger Saved After Falling Overboard Dies in HospitalThe passenger was rescued thanks to an operation involving a military helicopter and six vessels, but had sustained serious injuries.
People Getting Substantially Fatter Thanks to Unhealthy Environment: StudyScientists looked at how what is known as an obesogenic environment affects a person's chances of becoming obese.
Chimps Shine Light on Mystery of How the First Humans Dug for FoodUsing tools to dig for food underground was once thought to be a behavior unique to humans.
What's the Best Country to Live In?Where does your country rank on the United Nations' Human Development Index?
Norway's Health Advice: 'Smoke, Drink and Eat as Much Red Meat' as You WantNorway's new Elderly and Public Health Minister Sylvi Listhaug does not "plan to be the moral police, and will not tell people how to live their lives."
Whale Harassing Ships Likely Trained by Russia: ExpertsA harness taken from the beluga whale bore the words "Equipment of St. Petersburg."
A Hotel Built on the Edge of a GlacierJutting out over the Holandsfjorden fjord, Norway's Svart Hotel is being billed as a paragon of sustainability and cutting-edge design.
'Game of Thrones': Police 'Apprehend' the Night King"Our night watch has now apprehended the man to deter any further criminal activity on his behalf," police said.
Norway Just Got Cooler With This Underwater RestaurantUnder, a new subaquatic eatery in Lindesnes, Norway, doubles as a marine research facility.
Rare Viking Ship Burial Possibly Discovered in NorwayIf confirmed, the find would be "a historic event" worthy of international attention, one minister said.
Women With Male Twin Less Likely to Graduate SchoolScientists believe that females in opposite-sex twins are exposed to higher than normal levels of testosterone in the womb, which could affect their behavior.
Millionaire's Wife 'kidnapped,' Crypto Ransom ReceivedAnne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen, 68, has been missing for 10 weeks.
Thief Gets Trapped in Car Mid-robbery, Calls Police"He knows us quite well and clearly thought it would be OK to call us for help. A bit like calling a friend," a local officer said.
Extreme Weather Is Turning the Arctic BrownThe Arctic is warming twice as fast as the global average.
Russia Interfered With GPS Signals in NATO War Games"Russia is known to possess such capabilities," said Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila.
NATO War Games Warship Collides With Oil TankerThe crew of the KNM Helge Ingstad were evacuated following the early-morning accident.
Russia Angered by Largest NATO Drill Since Cold WarAround 50,000 troops, 65 vessels, 150 aircraft and 10,000 vehicles will take part in Trident Juncture 2018.
