21 May 2003
Labour promises caution over public spendingFire service let Oslo Sporveier off the hookHigh winds greet royal couple in BelgiumClerics union to get first woman leaderTodays comment from Dagbladet
US: Witness killed for US jail gang
The first witness in the trial of four alleged members of a racist prison gang in the US has told how he killed as part of his initiation to the gang.
Study of the Grey Zone between Asylum and Humanitarian Protection in Norwegian Law & Practice
This study is based on a review of 300 cases selected by the immigration authorities which served as a representative sample of the entire caseload for the period of 1998-2003.
Two More Japanese Reported Kidnapped in Iraq
Two Japanese civilians have been kidnapped in Iraq in addition to three taken hostage last week, Japanese media said on Thursday, as the killing of an Italian captive looked set to raise tensions in Japan.
US: Mexico reassured on migrants
US President George W Bush has said he supports immigration to the US from Mexico and Central America, as long as it is orderly.
Iraqis distrust Saddam tribunal
Iraqi leaders yesterday named a tribunal of judges and prosecutors to try Saddam Hussein, putting a long-time opponent of the ousted dictator at the forefront of the case against him.
Rumsfeld: Techniques OK
US Defense Secretary Donald H Rumsfeld defended military interrogation techniques in Iraq, rejecting complaints that they violate international rules.
North Korea borders on ungrateful
North Korea yesterday baulked at opening its heavily-armed border to relief from rival South Korea, despite rising international concern for thousands injured and left homeless by a massive train blast.
South Asia: Weather hampers aid effort
Three days after the South Asian earthquake, heavy rain is is making aid efforts in Pakistan more difficult than necessary.
Uganda: Ceasefire over
Uganda's army will not extend a ceasefire with rebels in the north which has just ended.