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Sweden: Country in Northern Europe
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, Finland to the east, and is connected to Denmark in the southwest by a bridge–tunnel across the Öresund.

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3 killed in shootings and explosion as gangs battle in Sweden [Video]

3 killed in shootings and explosion as gangs battle in Sweden

Two rival organised crime groups are reportedly fighting over drugs and weapons.

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Two explosions rip through residential buildings in Sweden reportedly linked to a gang feud [Video]

Two explosions rip through residential buildings in Sweden reportedly linked to a gang feud

Following the explosions, the Swedish government said it will hold a meeting to identify measures to fight the gang violence that can be quickly implemented.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:10Published
'Sky Shield': Estonia, Latvia, sign deal to join the common air defence system proposed by Germany [Video]

'Sky Shield': Estonia, Latvia, sign deal to join the common air defence system proposed by Germany

The two Baltic nations of Estonia and Latvia have signed an agreement with Germany to purchase a medium-range air defense missile system that opens the way for the two nations to join a common air..

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Jorge Vilda, Spain’s Women’s Soccer Coach, Is Fired [Video]

Jorge Vilda, Spain’s Women’s Soccer Coach, Is Fired

Jorge Vilda, , Spain’s Women’s Soccer Coach, Is Fired. Vilda has been fired amid the fallout over RFEF President Luis Rubiales kissing forward Jennifer Hermoso without consent after Spain won the..

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Clashes erupt in Sweden's third largest city after another Quran burning. At least 3 are detained [Video]

Clashes erupt in Sweden's third largest city after another Quran burning. At least 3 are detained

Clashes erupted in Sweden’s third largest city after an anti-Muslim protester set fire to the Quran, police said Monday.

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Nobel Prize organisers invite Russia, Belarus; draws flak from Sweden PM Kristersson | Oneindia News [Video]

Nobel Prize organisers invite Russia, Belarus; draws flak from Sweden PM Kristersson | Oneindia News

The Nobel Foundation has reportedly invited a Russian Ambassador to attend its banquet. On Friday, Sweden's prime minister said that he disagreed with the Nobel Foundation inviting the Russian..

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Stockholm Syndrome 50 years on: Is the condition real or was it invented to discredit women? [Video]

Stockholm Syndrome 50 years on: Is the condition real or was it invented to discredit women?

Swedish psychiatrists are now calling the infamous Stockholm Syndrome a "constructed concept" used to explain away the failures of the State.

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Ukraine war: Chernihiv cleanup, Zelenskyy thanks Sweden, Moscow drone strike [Video]

Ukraine war: Chernihiv cleanup, Zelenskyy thanks Sweden, Moscow drone strike

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

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Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze at Women's World Cup [Video]

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze at Women's World Cup

The Swedes proved once again they're tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane.

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'Sweden was stronger, faster and looked hungrier' [Video]

'Sweden was stronger, faster and looked hungrier'

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Sweden raises its terror threat to four out of five after Quran burnings [Video]

Sweden raises its terror threat to four out of five after Quran burnings

The decision follows a recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists, sparking angry demonstrations across Muslim countries.

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Sweden and Denmark raise threat level in the aftermath of Quran burning incidentsI Oneindia News [Video]

Sweden and Denmark raise threat level in the aftermath of Quran burning incidentsI Oneindia News

Sweden raised its terrorism alert level yesterday one notch to the second-highest, following a recent string of public desecrations of the Koran in the Scandinavian country by a handful of anti-Islam..

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USWNT Coach Steps Down [Video]

USWNT Coach Steps Down

USWNT Coach , Steps Down. On Aug. 16, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Vlatko Andonovski will no longer serve as the USWNT's head coach, NPR reports. . On Aug. 16, the U.S. Soccer..

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Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests in Muslim World [Video]

Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests in Muslim World

Sweden warns its citizens abroad and businesses linked to the country that they “should observe increased vigilance" after a string of Quaran burnings sparked anger in the Muslim world.

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Spain determined as it heads into World Cup semi-final showdown against Sweden [Video]

Spain determined as it heads into World Cup semi-final showdown against Sweden

Spain is determined to reach the Women's World Cup final for the first time, as it faces off against Sweden in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

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Victories for Spain and Sweden set up mouthwatering World Cup semi-final tie [Video]

Victories for Spain and Sweden set up mouthwatering World Cup semi-final tie

Spain were made to wait until extra time to defeat the Netherlands 2-1, while a strong performance from Sweden proved too much for title hopefuls Japan.

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Fact-check: Does a viral video prove Sweden is overrun with migrants? [Video]

Fact-check: Does a viral video prove Sweden is overrun with migrants?

A video allegedly showing a crowded market in Sweden claims the country is accepting too many immigrants. But the original clip was filmed in Syria.

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Amazon Will Have Another Prime Day in October [Video]

Amazon Will Have Another Prime Day in October

Amazon Will Have Another , Prime Day in October. The retail giant made the announcement on Aug. 8, CNBC reports. . This October, we’re bringing an exclusive shopping event to Prime members—Prime..

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Watch: Storm Hans washes away roads and floods homes in Norway and Sweden [Video]

Watch: Storm Hans washes away roads and floods homes in Norway and Sweden

Norway and Sweden warn people to stay indoors as Storm Hans batters the Nordic region.

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Three injured after train derails in Sweden as storms cause havoc across northern Europe [Video]

Three injured after train derails in Sweden as storms cause havoc across northern Europe

Heavy rain saw Sweden's Susaback River burst its banks on Tuesday, leading to severe flooding that weather agencies expect to continue.

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Scores injured after protesters against Eritrea's government attack cultural festival in Sweden [Video]

Scores injured after protesters against Eritrea's government attack cultural festival in Sweden

An Eritrea-themed cultural festival in a Stockholm suburb took a violent turn on Thursday when about a thousand anti-Eritrean government protesters stormed the event, leaving at least 52 people..

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Military could help tackle 'unprecedented' surge in violence in Sweden

Sweden's prime minister has summoned the head of its armed forces to help police stem a surge in gang-related shootings and bombings.
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Three killed in shootings and explosion linked to gang violence

Three people have died in less than 24 hours in separate incidents in Sweden as gang violence in the country escalates.
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Ryder Cup debut a 'dream come true' for Aberg

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg says the way the past couple of months have panned out have been "cool" as he prepares to make his Ryder Cup debut in Rome.
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Chunk of motorway collapses in landslide - leaving three in hospital

Three people have been taken to hospital after a large chunk of a motorway in Sweden collapsed in a landslide early on Saturday morning.
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'Our fight is the global fight': Spain and Sweden teams unite as World Cup kissing scandal rumbles on

Sweden joined Spain's players in a show of solidarity ahead of their Women's Nations League clash as the scandal surrounding Spanish football rumbled on.
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Sweden's players stand in solidarity with Spain

Sweden and Spain players stand together in solidarity before their Uefa Women's Nations League match following the scandal which has engulfed Spanish football.
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Aberg leads at Wentworth from Syme and Fleetwood

Ludvig Aberg of Sweden leads going into the final round of the BMW PGA Championship, closing day three on 16 under par, two shots clear of Connor Syme and Tommy Fleetwood.
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Singer Robyn 'Memba Her?!

Swedish pop singer Robin Miriam Carlsson -- known professionally as Robyn -- was 31 years old when she dropped her popular album "Body Talk" back in 2010 -- with hit songs like "Dancing On My Own"..
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Norrman wins Irish Open as McIlroy hopes are sunk

Sweden's Vincent Norrman shoots a closing 65 to win the Irish Open as Rory McIlroy blows his chances by finding water four times.
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Europe in a 'good spot heading to Rome' - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says he has increasing confidence about Europe's Ryder Cup chances as he backs the selection of Swedish youngster Ludvig Aberg.
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'Violent riot' in Sweden after Koran burning

Clashes described by police as a "violent riot" erupted in Sweden's third-largest city after an anti-Islam protester set fire to the Koran.
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Fitzpatrick & MacIntyre confirm Ryder Cup places

Matt Fitzpatrick books his place at the Ryder Cup with a third-place finish as Sweden's Ludvig Aberg wins the European Masters in Switzerland.
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London to host GB's Billie Jean King Cup tie in November

Great Britain will take on Sweden in the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs on 11-12 November at the Copper Box Arena in London.
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Sweden top rankings for first time to end USA run

Sweden climb two places to go top of Fifa's women's world rankings for the first time, replacing the United States in the number one spot.
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Sweden defeat co-hosts Australia to finish third

Watch highlights as Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup 2023.
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Asllani's 'brilliant' goal doubles Sweden lead

Sweden's Kosovare Asllani scores a "brilliant" goal to double her side's lead as they face co-hosts Australia in the third-place play-off at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Sweden like 'bumblebees' - can they sting Spain next?

Sweden reach a fourth major semi-final in five years, but will they go on to win the Women's World Cup?
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Sweden beat Japan to progress to World Cup semis

Watch highlights as Sweden produce an excellent display to beat Japan 2-1 to book their place in the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
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Ilestedt fires Sweden ahead of Japan from close range

Amanda Ilestedt fires home the opening goal from close range to give as Sweden the lead against Japan in their Women's World Cup quarter-final in Auckland.
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Watch Fifa Women's World Cup quarter-final: Build-up to Japan v Sweden

Watch, listen and follow text updates as Japan face Sweden in the quarter-finals of the Fifa Women's World Cup.
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Defender Starfelt leaves Celtic to join Celta Vigo

Sweden central defender Carl Starfelt leaves Celtic to join La Liga side Celta Vigo for an undisclosed fee.
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Wrong to focus solely on Miyazawa - Eriksson

Magdalena Eriksson says Sweden will not be singling out Japan's Hinata Miyazawa - leading scorer at the Women's World Cup - for special attention when the sides meet in the quarter-finals.
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Elfsborg confirm Celtic 'dialogue' over Lagerbielke

Elfsborg confirm Celtic's interest in Sweden defender Gustaf Lagerbielke but the clubs are "not in negotiation" as yet.
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Highlights: Sweden knock USA out after penalty shootout

Watch highlights as Sweden set up a quarter-final against Japan after beating defending champions USA in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Women's World Cup.
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Watch the full penalty shootout as Sweden beat USA

Watch the "high drama" penalty shootout in the Women's World Cup between between former USA champions USA and Sweden.
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Fifa Women's World Cup: Build-up to Sweden v reigning champions USA

Listen to radio commentary & follow updates as Sweden face the United States in the last 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Superb Japan into quarter finals after Norway win

Watch highlights as Japan take a step closer to a second Women's World Cup title as they beat Norway 3-1 and will face either the USA or Sweden in the quarter-finals.
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Sweden set up USA clash after beating Argentina

Watch the highlights as Sweden beat Argentina 2-0 to maintain their perfect record, clinching the top spot of group G to set up last-16 clash with the USA at the Women's World Cup.
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Sweden beat Argentina to set up USA last-16 clash

Sweden beat Argentina to make it three wins from three at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, setting up a mouth-watering last-16 clash with the USA.
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Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: South Africa face Italy in Group G

Watch as South Africa face Italy in Group G & follow updates from Argentina v Sweden in Group G at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Sjostrom breaks Phelps' record for world medals

Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom passes American great Michael Phelps for a new record of 21 individual medals at the World Aquatics Championships.
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Sweden thrash Italy to move into last 16

Watch highlights as Amanda Ilestedt stars in a 5-0 demolition of Italy as Sweden secure a place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with one game to spare.
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'Incredible' Blomqvist caps 5-0 Sweden win over Italy

Watch Rebecka Blomqvist score a late fifth goal for Sweden as they beat Italy 5-0 at the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023.
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Sweden demolish Italy to reach last 16 of World Cup

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France's Renard a doubt for Brazil clash on day 10

Sweden play Italy, France take on Brazil and Panama face Jamaica on day 10 of the Fifa Women's World Cup.
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Forest sign Sweden forward Elanga from Man Utd

Nottingham Forest complete the signing of Sweden forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United on a five-year deal.
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Greta Thunberg arrives at court after being charged with disobeying police at protest

Greta Thunberg has arrived at court after being charged with disobeying police at a protest in southern Sweden.
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Sweden net late winner to earn opening win over South Africa

Watch highlights as Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt scores a late winner to lead her side to victory over South Africa at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Wellington.
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Ilestedt scores late as Sweden beat South Africa

Amanda Ilestedt's last-minute header gives Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Wellington.
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Sweden, Netherlands & France play World Cup openers

BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day four of the Fifa Women's World Cup, with Sweden facing South Africa, Netherlands playing Portugal and France taking on Jamaica.
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Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed by protesters over planned Koran burning

Protesters angered by the planned burning of a copy of the Koran in Stockholm have stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and lit a fire.
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Sheff Utd sign forward Traore from Hacken

Ivory Coast Under-23 forward Benie Traore, the leading scorer in the Swedish top flight this season, signs a four-year contract with Sheffield United.
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Borg's son Leo claims first ATP Tour win

Bjorn Borg's son Leo claimed his first ATP Tour win with victory over Elias Ymer at the Nordea Open in Sweden.
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