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Violent riots take place in Sweden over plans by far-right group to burn Qurans

Violent riots broke out in Sweden over the eastern weekend in opposition to far-right plans to burn the Quran led by Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan

Daily Mirror

Several Dozen Hurt in Days of Unrest in Sweden

Several days of unrest in Sweden, sparked by a far-right group's plans to burn Qurans, have injured several dozen people, police said on Monday, calling for more resources to deal with the violence. Protests have turned violent in several cities since Thursday, leaving 26 police officers and 14 civilians injured,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain Condemns Burning of Quran by Extremists in Sweden

Bahrain strongly condemned on Monday the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by extremists in Sweden, in what it said was an act of provocation to Muslims. The move is a grave insult to Muslims and incites hatred and violence, said the kingdom's foreign ministry, reported the state news…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Sweden links riots to criminal gangs that target police

Swedish police say the violent riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters were linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target police

The Independent UK

MWL Condemns 'Shameful' Desecration of Quran in Sweden

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Monday the "absurd and shameful" act by some extremists in Sweden who desecrated the holy Quran and called for incitement against Muslims, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The MWL warned that such acts promote hate and incitement, fueling enmity and division in societies…

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Swedish police arrest dozens after clashes at anti-immigrant rally

Swedish police arrested 26 people after weekend clashes between police and protesters rallying against plans by a far-right group to burn copies of the Koran, police said on Monday.

France 24

Three injured in clash between police and protesters over planned Quran burnings in Sweden

‘We have seen violent riots before but this is something else,’ says Sweden’s national police chief

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Desecration of Quran, Incitement against Muslims

Saudi Arabia condemned on Monday the desecration of the holy Quran by extremists in Sweden and their incitement against Muslims. The Foreign Ministry stressed the Kingdom's keenness on promoting dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism. It also stands against offenses to all religions.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Three people injured in riots in Sweden

Three people in the Swedish city of Norrkoping needed medical attention after being hit by police bullets during clashes between police and protesters following Quran burnings that caused riots in several Swedish towns over the Easter weekend.

Reuters

Sweden hit by fourth day of unrest over planned Quran burnings

Up to 17 people were arrested as clashes continued for a fourth day

Evening Standard

Riots in Sweden against far-right group leave 3 injured

Swedish police say they have fired warning shots during a riot in Norrkoping to disperse protesters angry about demonstrations over the past several days by a Danish anti-Islam group in Sweden

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy says brace for nukes

The Ukrainian president's comments come as peace activists warn Sweden and Finland against joining NATO

Salon

Sweden prepares for more clashes as far-right demos continue

Police in Sweden say they are preparing for violent clashes in southern Sweden following riots that erupted between demonstrators and counter-protesters in the central city of Orebro on Friday ahead of an anti-Islam far right group’s plan to burn a Quran there

The Independent UK

Finland ‘highly likely’ to join Nato after Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, minister says

Russia has threatened to deploy nuclear weapons to the Baltics should Sweden or Finland join Nato

Evening Standard

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Reuters

Riots erupt in Sweden's Orebro ahead of right-wing extremist demonstration

Violent riots erupted in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Friday as counter-protesters attacked police ahead of a planned right-wing extremist demonstration.

Al Jazeera

‘Unity and strength’: Why Finland and Sweden will join NATO

Russia’s invasion has changed the political discourse in Sweden and Finland, analysts say.

The Guardian - UK

Putin thought Ukraine war was a missile to Nato. It may be a boomerang

Analysis: To turn stolidly non-aligned Finland and Sweden into members would join pantheon of great strategic blunders

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Full list of countries which have no Covid travel restrictions including Mexico, Jamaica and Sweden

As covid travel restrictions ease across the globe, here's the full list of places you can now go to without having to worry about tests, proof of vaccination, quarantine or other conditions

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Russia’s Black Sea flagship sinks

Kremlin says it will reinforce borders including nuclear weapons if Sweden and Finland join Nato. Plus, Islamic State ‘Beatles’ member convicted

Los Angeles Times

After Ukrainian missile attack, Russia reports its Black Sea flagship sank while being towed

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russia warned Finland and Sweden against joining NATO, its military was dealt a serious loss with the sinking of its flagship in the Black Sea.

Tribune News Service

Russia warns of nuclear buildup if Finland, Sweden join NATO

Russia threatened to deploy nuclear weapons in and around the Baltic Sea region if Finland and Sweden join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as tensions fueled by President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine spread.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Sweden and Finland eye the Nato option, but it's a security dilemma for the west

The Kremlin has issued an ominous warning to Nato about the consequences for the Baltic if it allows Sweden and Finland to join the alliance, as has been widely reported. Dmitry Medvedev, a former president and a close ally of Vladimir Putin, said:

The Guardian - UK

Russia warns of nuclear weapons in Baltic if Sweden and Finland join Nato

Lithuania plays down threat, claiming Russians already have such weapons in Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad

Evening Standard

Russia warns Nato over Sweden and Finland membership

Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in the Baltic region if Finland and Sweden join Nato, one of Vladimir Putin’s most senior allies has warned.

Reuters

Russia warns of nuclear, hypersonic deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO

One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest allies warned NATO on Thursday that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would deploy nuclear weapons and hypersonic missiles in a European exclave.

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