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Extradition ordered for honeymoon murder groom


The British Home Secretary has formally ordered the extradition of Shrien Dewani who faces murder charges in South Africa after his Swedish wife was killed on their honeymoon last year. Read the full story

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Honeymoon ‘hitman’ tumour may prevent trial


The alleged hitman in the notorious South Africa honeymoon murder could escape trial due to a brain tumour, magistrates in the country have announced. Xolile Mngeni, who is accused of killing Swedish newlywed Anni Dewani in an apparent carjacking in Cape Town last year, may not be charged if he is deemed unfit to attend court. Read the full story

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Around Iceland kayakers beat weather demons


Disabled adventurer Dan Skinstad and his friend Riaan Maanser are currently kayaking all the way around Iceland. The highly publicised trip is going well, save for a potentially lethal incident which happened this week. Read the full story

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Search called off for lost Berserk crew


The search for a Norwegian ship and her three missing crew members has been called off by rescue authorities in New Zealand after a week-long hunt for survivors. Read the full story

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South Africa carjack husband denies involvement in honeymoon murder


The husband of a Swedish woman who was murdered during a carjacking on their honeymoon in South Africa has denied that he had anything to do with the killing. Read the full story

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Denmark knocked out of World Cup


danish-flag1The Danish team has been knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. The team’s 3-1 loss against a strong Japanese side sealed the group which sees Denmark finish third. Read the full story

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Danish World Cup delight is Swedish despair


denmark-footballDenmark had double reason to celebrate over the weekend as their 1-0 victory over neighbours Sweden booked their place to next year’s World Cup in South Africa while effectively eliminating Sweden from the race. Read the full story

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Swedish peace protestors sentenced over warplane vandalism


swedeish-fighterThree Swedish peace activists from the group Avrusta (Disarm), whose mission is to stop Sweden from exporting weapons, have been sentenced to prison for their attempt to destroy three warplanes in March. According to Sveriges Radio (SR), the would-be saboteurs were given between four and six months in jail and ordered to pay Saab 150,000 kronor in damages. Read the full story

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