The diplomat, Robert O’Brien, usually deals with hostage situations in war-torn countries. President Trump sent him to Sweden for an assault trial.
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Plane Crash in Sweden Kills All 9 Onboard
A single-engine aircraft crashed on a small island in a river in the north of the country, the authorities said. The cause is under investigation.
Archaeologists Find Rare Viking-Age Boat Burials in Sweden
One of the burials, believed to date to the 10th century, contained the remains of a man, a horse and a dog. A researcher called the graves “exceptional” and a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Julian Assange Is Suffering Psychological Torture, U.N. Expert Says
The United Nations special rapporteur on torture accused Britain, Sweden and the United States of persecuting the WikiLeaks founder and said he should not be extradited.
Sweden Reopens Rape Case Against Julian Assange
The authorities are resuming an investigation into an old assault accusation against the WikiLeaks founder. That could complicate U.S. efforts to extradite him.
Julian Assange Sentenced to 50 Weeks and Still Faces U.S. Charges
A London court sentenced Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, to prison for jumping bail in 2012, but his legal troubles are far from over.
Extraditing Assange Promises to Be a Long, Difficult Process
Julian Assange quickly became a partisan issue in Britain, while experts noted that the United States has lost some other high-profile extradition cases.
Naked Police Officer Arrests Naked Fugitive (We Can Explain)
An off-duty Swedish policeman was praised for keeping a cool head after recognizing the man sitting next to him in a sauna.
Students Across the World Are Protesting on Friday. Why?
One Swedish teenager’s protest has gone global, with students around the world planning to skip class on Friday to demand action on climate change.
in her words: This Is What a Feminist Country Looks Like
Sweden has prioritized gender and women’s issues for years. Even its foreign policy is feminist.