Somalia terror suspect remanded
A 23-year old man suspected of planning terror attacks in Somalia has been remanded in custody by Gothenburg District Court. thelocal.se |
Swedish Armed Forces rejects ad films criticism
National service comes to an end in Sweden on June 30th, and a series of advertisements aimed at stimulating interest in the military have come in for criticism for allegedly painting a false picture of life in the armed forces. thelocal.se |
Sweden to Question Founder of WikiLeaks
A Swedish prosecutor ordered the police to question Julian Assange, founder of the WikiLeaks whistle-blower Web site, about accusations of molesting. nytimes.com |
Sweden's Saab sold arms to Saudi Arabia: report
Swedish defence firm Saab Bofors Dynamics sold anti-tank missiles to Saudi Arabia, according to Swedish media reports, despite previous denials by trade minister Eva Björling that weapons has been sold to the Saudis. thelocal.se |
Man held in Malmö after toddler hostage drama
A man who grabbed a 2-year-old boy from his mother at knifepoint in the southern Swedish city of Malmö was arrested after holding the toddler hostage for more than two hours on Monday afternoon. thelocal.se |