Summer storm shocked Oslo AftenpostenSome neighbourhoods were still cleaning up on Monday after a sudden and severe thunderstorm struck the Oslo metropolitan area on Saturday. Lightning sparked fires, strong winds knocked down trees and torrential rain saturated the city. This house in Lille Borgen vei in Oslo was among those hit by... (photo: Public Domain / Julo)
Norway's Arvesen wins 11th Tour stage overshadowed by doping bust myTELUSJamey Keaten, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FOIX, France - Kurt-Asle Arvesen of Norway won Wednesday's 11th stage of the Tour de France, a ride largely overshadowed by the second doping bust to mar the race this year. Australia's Cadel Evans retained the race leader's yellow jersey by finishing 14 minutes 51... (photo: AP Photo / Christophe Ena)
Obama promises Israel 'unshakeable' commitment InquirerSDEROT -- Barack Obama on Wednesday vowed an "unshakeable" commitment to Israel if he is elected US president, while saying a nuclearIran would pose a "grave threat" that the world must prevent. "I bring here an unshakeable commitment to Israel's security," Obama said with Israeli Foreign Minister... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hon)