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Sweden: Punish reckless lending, says regulator
Bank executives should be punished under criminal law and face fines, according to Swedish politician
The Guardian  –  Oct 6, 2008 11:37 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Canadian astronomer among candidates for Nobel Prize in physics
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Scientists who have pursued dark matter, hunted for undiscovered planets and advanced nanotechnology were being touted Monday as candidates for the 2008 Nobel Prize in physics.
Canoe.ca  –  Oct 6, 2008 11:06 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Technology: Science
Martin scoops EPT London thanks to skill, luck
The 24-year-old American began the day squarely in the middle of the pack with $718,000 in chips, putting him just a double-up away from the chip lead held by his countryman, Eric Liu. Things would eventually turn ugly for Martin before repeatedly swinging back in his favor. Antony Lellouche was jus ... more »
PokerListings.com  –  Oct 6, 2008 9:53 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Nishikori ousts Granollers at Stockholm Open tennis tournament
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Wild card Kei Nishikori overcame a sore knee and a bad cold to oust eighth-seeded Marcel Granollers 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the opening round of the Stockholm Open on Monday.
Canoe.ca  –  Oct 6, 2008 9:01 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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Europe Works To Stem Banking Crisis
More European governments are following Germany's lead by offering blanket deposit guarantees to savers in a frantic effort to calm fears among investors over the worst financial crisis in 80 years. Sweden became the latest to act.
NPR.org  –  Oct 6, 2008 8:40 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in U.S. News
Photo from United Press International Granollers ousted from Stockholm Open
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Marcel Granollers, unable to overcome his poor serve, was an upset victim in first-round action at the $980,000 Stockholm Open in Sweden.
United Press International  –  Oct 6, 2008 7:17 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Sports
European Countries Ramp Up Deposit Protection
The financial turmoil in Europe continues with Denmark and Sweden moving to bolster protection of bank accounts.
WIFR.com  –  Oct 6, 2008 4:52 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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3 share Nobel prize for work on AIDS and cancer
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Three European scientists shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases....
AP  –  Oct 6, 2008 3:26 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Top Stories
Police: Teen started fire with love letter
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A 16-year-old boy in Sweden intent on burning a love letter in a fit of passion accidentally started a destructive fire, police allege.
United Press International  –  Oct 6, 2008 3:19 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
found in Offbeat
Suicide plagues Sweden's Sami youth
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Sweden's indigenous Sami community wants government to do more to reduce what appears to be an increasing number of teenage suicides.
United Press International  –  Oct 6, 2008 2:37 PM [GMT]  –  comment?
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