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Radio Sweden News May 26, 2003
Municipal Workers Strike -- Week Five Monday, 2003-05-26 After a month of escalating actions, the Swedish local government workers strike went into a new phase Monday as 47,000 public employees walked out in around half the country s municipalities. [Radio Sweden News]
Despite Threat Norwegian Forces Stay in Afghanistan Monday, 2003-05-26 The Norwegian government made the decision to extend its contribution to the American-led operation Friday, two days after a taped message purportedly from an al-Qaeda leader singled out Norway as a terrorist target. [Radio Sweden News]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Blast Said to Be Accident Monday, 2003-05-26 An explosion on a Norwegian cruise ship killed at least four crew members Sunday, and injured more than 15 others. [Radio Sweden News]
Swedish Companies Best in Using Internet Monday, 2003-05-26 According to an international study, Swedish companies lead the world in using the Internet. But on the other hand, many companies here are reportedly careless about the security of their net-based communications. [Radio Sweden News]
Sörenstam Misses Cut Monday, 2003-05-26 After making history as the first woman golfer to tee off against the men in a PGA Tour event in 58 years, Sweden s Annika Sörenstam failed to make the cut at the Bank of America Colonial tournament Friday, with a four over par 74 in the second round. [Radio Sweden News] |