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16 hrs ago | Common Dreams

Security Trumps Justice in Upcoming Manning Trial

Prosecutors will proceed with the charge that Pfc. Bradley Manning "aided the enemy" when the trial of the alleged whistleblower commences next week.

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Related Topix: Osama bin Laden, World News, US News, Liberal Political News

20 hrs ago | 9NEWS

WikiLeaks prosecutor accepts GI's plea to 1 count

Prosecutors say they will accept an Army private's guilty plea to a lesser version of one of the 22 counts he faces.

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Related Topix: World News

Yesterday | Iceland Review

Sing Away the Night

Eurovision is a big deal in Iceland. Many will claim to have no interest in the annual Eurovision Song Contest but deep inside, many more than are willing to admit it take part in a gathering of some kind on the night of the Eurovision final.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Sat May 18, 2013

Financial Times

Iceland: The dark Norse of design

When Iceland's three major banks collapsed in 2008 few could have imagined how quickly the country would get back on its feet or that the recovery would be led, in large part, by the creative design industries.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Travel, Europe Travel, Iceland Travel

Fri May 17, 2013

Iceland Review

The Season's First Hike ...

With spring thaw and sunny weather comes that urge to go outside and exercise, enjoy the good weather and get moving again after winter slumber.

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Related Topix: Games, Board Game, World News, Arctic Region

Thu May 16, 2013

Iceland Review

Reykjavik Arts Festival Opens Tomorrow

The 27th ReykjavA k Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow with a ten-minute newly commissioned sound piece by the Vessel Orchestra at 5:45 pm at ReykjavA k harbor.

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Related Topix: World News, Classical, Bang on a Can, Arctic Region

Iceland Review

Iceland Welcomes Arctic Council Agreement on Oil Pollution

The Arctic Council states signed a legally-binding Agreement on Cooperation on Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response in the Arctic in Kiruna, Sweden, yesterday.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Europe, Faroe Islands

Iceland Review

First Icelander to Climb Everest's North Face

Mountaineer Leifur A-rn Svavarsson is planning to become the first Icelander to climb Everest from the North Face via Tibet.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Newsday

Why is violent crime so rare in Iceland

Iceland is awash in guns, yet it has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the world.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Suffolk University, Drugs, University of Missouri

Wed May 15, 2013

Inventor Spot

Are You Hungry Enough To Eat A Horse? Measure Accordingly

Calling all pasta-holics! As you know it can be tough making sure that you make just the right amount of pasta to go with your favorite sauce.

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Related Topix: Italian Cuisine, Life, Food, World News

Iceland Review

Mayor's Snoring to Resonate in Central Reykjavik

The sounds made by Mayor of ReykjavA k JA3n Gnarr while sleeping will form the basis for a new sound sculpture by Finnbogi PA©tursson. It will be part of an exhibition which opens in the Sculpture Garden on NA1 2lendugata in the city center on Saturday.

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Related Topix: World News

IcStafford

An alien looking landscape of fire and snow, Iceland is a mysterious land of beauty

If you're looking for a hip and action-packed weekend break, Iceland's capital Reykjavik is an affordable choice, says Albertina Lloyd Standing in a valley of ice and snow, with only the occasional black volcanic rock interrupting the seemingly endless expanse of white, I feel like I am on another planet.

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Related Topix: World News, Life, Dining, Travel

Tue May 14, 2013

Real Clear Politics

Block China's Arctic Council Bid

The People's Republic of China has recently cast itself as an Arctic nation. In addition to acquiring two icebreakers and building an enormous embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland, Beijing has formally applied for "observer status" in the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum of Arctic states founded by the United States and seven other countries in ... (more)

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, China,

Mon May 13, 2013

Newberry Observer

Former Newberry soccer player lands in Iceland

Former Newberry College women's soccer player Theresa Berman is continuing her playing career in Iceland, joining Throttur Reykjavik of the Iceland Pepsi-League Women.

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Related Topix: Newberry, SC, Newberry College, World News

The Huffington Post

Popocatepetl Eruption: Mexico Readies Shelters As Volcano Shakes, Spews Ash

Seismic activity has increased at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City, leading authorities to alert towns in two central states and the capital.

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Related Topix: Volcanic Eruption, Natural Disasters, World News, Mexico, 9, New Zealand,

CNN

Five NAVY boats in Reykjavik ,Iceland

Iceland resident ander was lucky to see these ships from five different countries -- Germany, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Norway -- docked in the capital Reykjavik for exercises with the country's coastguard Sunday.

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Iceland Review

Homeless Seek Shelter in Reykjavik Prison

Icelandic women are a rare breed, a limited edition really. So are Icelandic men.

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Related Topix: World News, Sweden

Sat May 11, 2013

Iceland Review

Reykjavik Intercultural Day Well Attended

As winter gives in to spring thaw and life draws to a close for some, the season births new life eager to discover the wonders of this world.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

India Talkies

US student attempting record of youngest person to fly solo around world - Indiatalkies.com

London, May 11: An American student is attempting to make a record as the youngest person in history to fly solo around the world, and will be making his first stop in the UK after setting off from California on May 2. 20-year-old Jack Wiegand is also using the trip to raise money for two charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters and International ... (more)

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Related Topix: Fresno, CA, World News

Fri May 10, 2013

The Guelph Mercury

Travel: Iceland proves a hit for marking 30th birthday

With my 30th birthday fast approaching a few months ago, I dealt with reaching the mildly horrifying milestone like any rational person - by fleeing home.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Travel, Europe Travel, Iceland Travel, Reykjavik, Iceland Travel, Volcanic Eruption, Natural Disasters