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Norway schools reschedule exams for Bieber concerts

Norway's Ministry of Education and Research has said that five schools in the western part of the country have rescheduled exams so that students can attend Justin Bieber concerts in Oslo.

Justin Bieber performs at O2 World in Hamburg, Germany yesterday
Justin Bieber performs at O2 World in Hamburg, Germany yesterday Credit: Sven Hoppe/DPA/Press Association Images

The Canadian pop star is scheduled to perform in the Norwegian capital on 16th and 17th April stoking fears that some students in remote schools would skip midterm exams due to take place at the same time.

Minister Kristin Halvorsen says schools have the right to change dates for midterms exams and that the ministry does not intend to intervene.

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CCTV footage of Anders Breivik planting Oslo bomb

CCTV footage of Anders Behring Breivik planting the bomb outside the Norwegian Government buildings that killed eight people has been released by Norwegian broadcaster NRK.

The never seen before footage shows Breivik , wearing a security guard uniform, parking his white van outside the building in central Oslo, and walking away.

Moments later the CCTV cameras record the impact of the explosion as it rips through the buildings, shattering glass on to the streets.

The footage will be aired tomorrow in Norway as part of a documentary.

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Anders Breivik says judgement is 'illegitimate'

The Norwegian far-right nationalist Anders Breivik is speaking in court near the end of his trial.

Mr Breivik said that in his view the judgement is "illegitimate" but he said he would not appeal because to do so would "legitimise this court".

The judge cut him off mid-sentence as he appealed "to all militant nationalists in Norway and Europe". He gave the nationalist salute, as he has on many previous occasions, before speaking.

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Victims 'satisfied' with court decision on Anders Breivik

A lawyer for some of Anders Breivik's victims and their families said their clients were satisfied with the court's decision.

Mette Yvonne Larsen said: "I am pleased, although that's not really the right word, and relieved. This is what we hoped for.

"I have already received many messages from clients telling me this is justice served and they are happy it's over and will never have to see him again."

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