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February 14, 2012
Tennis
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Justice minister calls for tighter bribery laws
Business & Money: 26 Jan 12
In the wake of several high profile cases at home and abroad, Swedish justice minister Beatrice Ask has called for stricter laws governing bribery and corruption.
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Tennis great Wilander recovers after injury
Sport: 20 Jan 12
Former Swedish tennis ace Mats Wilander has left the Australian hospital where he was being treated for injuries sustained after a fall while in the country, his company said on Friday.
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Fall lands Swedish tennis great Wilander in hospital
Sport: 17 Jan 12
Swedish tennis legend Mats Wilander was hospitalized in Australia at the weekend after a fall left him with a lacerated kidney.
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Swedish tennis talent hit by corruption scandal
Sport: 24 Dec 11
Swedish teenager Lucas Renard, a rising young tennis talent, has been sanctioned by international tennis's anti-corruption unit for allegedly trying to buy his way back into a tournament.
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Giant penis mystery baffles Stockholm suburb
Society: 24 Nov 11
A wealthy Swedish businessman was surprised to learn that the grounds near his luxurious home in suburban Stockholm appear to feature a giant penis visible only from the sky. Local officials were also taken aback by the news.
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Stockholm International School celebrates its 60th anniversary
Education: 22 Nov 11
Stockholm International School has seen thousands of students pass through its doors since it was founded in 1951. To mark its fiftieth birthday, Maggie Dankiewicz, Valerie Evers, Caroline Engström-Roberts and the students of Grade 5 tell of its fascinating history.
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Another suspected bomb found near playground
National: 16 Aug 11
A third bomb wrapped in green tape has been discovered a few metres from a playground in the district of Sköndal in Stockholm.
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Swedes drop sticks for Quidditch cup
Lifestyle: 9 Aug 11
In the wake of the cinema release of the final instalment of the Harry Potter films, Hogwarts devotees are gearing up to clash their imaginary broomsticks at the Swedish National Quidditch Cup which begins on Friday.
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Söderling to face Ferrer in Swedish Open final
Sport: 17 Jul 11
Sweden's Robin Söderling and Spain's David Ferrer on Saturday easily secured their spots in the final of the ATP Swedish Open tennis tournament, played in Båstad on Sunday.
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Ban pushy parents from games: survey
Society: 15 Jul 11
Nine in ten Swedish parents think that pushy “soccer parents” should be barred from their kids’ sporting events if they can’t behave themselves, according to a new study published on Friday.
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Björn Borg shares his underwear with McEnroe
Business & Money: 6 Jul 11
Swedish tennis-legend-turned-designer Björn Borg will be sharing his underwear with former rival John McEnroe. The sports duo will be joining forces, in the launch of a limited edition underwear collection marketed through a Facebook experiment.
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No violence at Sweden-Israel handball game
Sport: 13 Jun 11
Demonstrations by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters on the sidelines of a Sweden-Israel handball match in southern Sweden remained peaceful on Sunday, according to police.
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Söderling sent crashing out of French Open by Nadal
Sport: 2 Jun 11
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling's bid to reach his third straight French Open semi-finals ended abruptly on Wednesday at the hands of defending champion Rafael Nadal.
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Söderling powers into French Open 4th round
Sport: 29 May 11
Sweden's Robin Söderling, a beaten finalist at the last two French Open championships, cruised into the fourth round in Paris on Saturday with a win in straight sets over Argentine qualifier Leonardo Mayer.
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World's farmers draw blades for Swedish ploughing showdown
Lifestyle: 13 May 11
Sweden hosts the World Ploughing Championships this weekend and with over 25,000 visitors expected to attend, contributor Anita Badejo finds that there is more to this spectator sport than digging dirt.
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Swede provides 'proof' in Obama birth debate
National: 29 Apr 11
A Swedish woman may have provided the last piece in a the puzzle to help settle the long-running controversy surrounding where US president Barack Obama was born.
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Sweden targets religious prejudice
Politics: 31 Mar 11
Sweden's government has announced plans to chart the extent of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in the country, as it attempts to counteract the spread of intolerance towards minorities.
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Pallbearers fear for the dead on busy Swedish road
Society: 21 Mar 11
Pallbearers transporting coffins to Maria church in Båstad in southern Sweden have complained that they risk life and limb when crossing the road as speeding car drivers display disregard for the dead.
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Wiesenthal Center slams Sweden for 'Jewish tax'
Society: 15 Mar 11
An influential US Jewish group criticised Sweden for imposing the equivalent of a "Jewish tax" on the country's Jewish community, saying it had no plans to lift its advisory warning Jews against traveling in the south of the country.
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Robin Söderling triumphs in Marseille
Sport: 20 Feb 11
Sweden's top tennis star Robin Söderling overcame unseeded Croat Marin Cilic 6-7 (10/8), 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the Marseille Open on Sunday to claim his third tournament of the year.
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Söderling defends ATP Rotterdam title
Sport: 13 Feb 11
Swedish French Open finalist Robin Söderling defended his ATP Rotterdam title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 defeat of France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Sunday.
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Sweden's Söderling gears up for Aussie Open
Sport: 13 Jan 11
Sweden's Robin Söderling is poised to make a major breakthrough at the upcoming Australian Open, which begins on Sunday local time, despite a woeful record at the season's first major.
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Söderling serves up big win for Brisbane title
Sport: 9 Jan 11
Swedish tennis ace Robin Söderling overpowered Andy Roddick to win the Brisbane International on Sunday, serving notice that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are far from shoe-in finalists at the Australian Open later this month.
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Söderling suffers loss at ATP World Finals
Sport: 22 Nov 10
Sweden's Robin Söderling got off to a poor start at the ATP World Finals on Sunday, losing his opening match to Britain's Andy Murray in straight sets.
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Söderling wins first Masters title over Monfils
Sport: 15 Nov 10
Sweden's Robin Söderling secured his first-ever Masters title by defeating local favourite Gaël Monfils 6-1, 7-6 (7/1) in the ATP Paris Masters final on Sunday.
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Söderling slays Llodra to set up Paris final
Sport: 14 Nov 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling won a gruelling 6-7 (0/7), 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) semi-final to end unseeded Frenchman Michael Llodra's Paris Masters fairytale on Saturday, setting up a final clash with local favourite Gael Monfils.
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Söderling ousts Roddick to claim Paris semi spot
Sport: 13 Nov 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling beat American eighth seed Andy Roddick to lead the way into the ATP Paris Masters semi-finals on Friday.
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Söderling falls short in reaching Valencia final
Sport: 7 Nov 10
Hometown favourite David Ferrer produced a fine display of attacking tennis to knock out Swedish favourite Robin Söderling 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and reach the final of the Valencia Open on Saturday.
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Swedish politicians reject corruption rules
Politics: 4 Nov 10
Sweden's parliamentary parties have no wish to see universal regulations to govern complimentary trips and hospitality, despite recent focus on the issue of corruption.
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Sahlin in the clear over tennis ticket gift
Politics: 3 Nov 10
There will be no investigation into alleged corruption against Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin for accepting hospitality at the Stockholm Open tennis tournament, the prosecutor has ruled.
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Corruption unit to investigate Mona Sahlin
Politics: 2 Nov 10
Sweden's National Anti-Corruption Unit is to investigate whether to open a case against Social Democrat leader Mona Sahlin, who accepted complimentary tickets to the Stockholm Open tennis tournament.
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Federer ties Sampras at 64 titles in Stockholm
Sport: 25 Oct 10
Roger Federer won his 64th career title on Sunday, levelling with Pete Sampras in the title Pantheon after defeating Germany's Florian Mayer at the Stockholm Open.
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Federer faces Germany's Meyer in Stockholm final
Sport: 24 Oct 10
Top-seeded Swiss star Roger Federer hopes to extend a 35-win streak against German players ahead in the Stockholm Open final on Sunday when he faces what will surely be a nervous challenge from Germany's Florian Mayer.
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Federer and Söderling advance in Stockholm
Sport: 22 Oct 10
Roger Federer and home favourite Robin Söderling both qualified for the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open with ease on Thursday, beating Taylor Dent and Benjamin Becker respectively.
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What's On in Sweden: October 22nd - 21st
Lifestyle: 21 Oct 10
What’s on in Sweden: Roger Federer makes his debut at the Stockholm Open, ZZ Top top the bill in Gothenburg and The Divine Comedy plays in Malmö.
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Federer arrives in Stockholm for ATP event
Sport: 19 Oct 10
World number two Roger Federer arrived in Stockholm on Monday afternoon determined to add the Stockholm Open title to his long list of tennis achievements, holding his promise to make up for pulling out in 2008.
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Federer makes returns to ATP's Stockholm Open
Sport: 18 Oct 10
Switzerland's Roger Federer will make his return to the Stockholm Open two years late when the oldest indoor tournament on the ATP circuit begins on Monday.
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Kids missing after outing with estranged father
National: 10 Oct 10
Swedish police have issued a nationwide alert after two young children and their estranged father went missing on Saturday during a supervised visit to a popular Stockholm tourist attraction.
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Söderling falls at Federer hurdle
Sport: 9 Sep 10
Swedish tennis ace Robin Söderling was knocked out of the US Open on Wednesday, losing in straight sets to Swiss star Roger Federer.
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Federer to play at Stockholm Open
Sport: 17 Aug 10
Swiss tennis star and former men's world number one Roger Federer will play at this year's Stockholm Open, tournament organizers have confirmed.
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Disabled ping pong star mugged after sex offer
National: 14 Aug 10
A member of the Swedish para table tennis team had his wallet and mobile phone stolen in Malmö on Wednesday night by a woman who first wondered if he would like to have sex with her.
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Oddball cabaret set to wow Swedish audiences
Lifestyle: 12 Aug 10
La Clique, performing at Stockholm's Culture Festival is a blend of cabaret, burlesque and circus sideshow. Emy Gelb finds a brilliant mix of raw sex appeal, humor, and unbelievable physical ability.
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Larsson loses 1st WTA final to Chakvetadze
Sport: 26 Jul 10
Sweden's Johanna Larsson lost in straight sets to former world number six Anna Chakvetadze at the Slovenia Open tennis final on Sunday.
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Cerebral palsy fraudster gets 3 years in jail
Society: 19 Jul 10
A 32-year-old man who was caught playing ping-pong while claiming to be disabled by cerebral palsy has been jailed for three years by a Swedish court.
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Söderling falls short in Swedish Open final
Sport: 19 Jul 10
Spain's Nicolas Almagro beat top seed and defending champion Robin Söderling in three sets in the final of the clay-court ATP Swedish Open at Båstad on Sunday.
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France's Rezaï wins WTA Båstad title over Dulko
Sport: 11 Jul 10
Rising French star Aravane Rezaï won her fourth WTA title on Saturday at the Collector Swedish Open Women in Båstad, beating Gisela Dulko of Argentina.
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Söderling loses out to Nadal
Sport: 1 Jul 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling was unable to hold off the challenge of world number one Rafael Nadal in their Wimbledon quarter-final on Wednesday, losing 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-1.
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Söderling storms into last 16 at Wimbledon
Sport: 27 Jun 10
Robin Söderling continued to impress in Wimbledon on Saturday as the Swede eased into the fourth round with a straight sets win over Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci.
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'Economy travel prepared me for marathon match'
Sport: 25 Jun 10
Mohamed Lahyani, the Swedish umpire overseeing the longest-ever tennis match and which finally came to a close at 70-68 in the final set on Thursday, has said that economy travel was adequate preparation for sitting in his Wimbledon chair.
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Söderling cruises into Wimbledon third round
Sport: 25 Jun 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling secured a place in the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday with a straightforward 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 win over Spain's Marcel Granollers.
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Bookies cash in on royal wedding
Society: 13 Jun 10
With the royal wedding less than a week away, bookmakers in Sweden are taking bets on everything from Crown Princess Victoria’s honeymoon destination to the likely profession of her eventual first-born child with Daniel Westling.
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Nadal buries Söderling hatchet ahead of final
Sport: 5 Jun 10
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has claimed that his relationship with Swedish ace Robin Söderling, his opponent in Sunday's Paris Open final, has warmed since their notorious run in at Wimbledon in 2007.
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Söderling rockets into French Open final
Sport: 4 Jun 10
Robin Söderling blasted his way past Tomas Berdych on Friday to secure a place in the French Open final.
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Söderling beats Federer in Paris clash
Sport: 2 Jun 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling despatched defending champion and 16-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer from the Paris Open on Tuesday, winning 3-1 in their quarter-final at Roland Garros.
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Federer wary of Swede Söderling
Sport: 31 May 10
Despite a 100 percent career record, world number one Roger Federer says it would be a fatal mistake to under-estimate Robin Soderling in their French Open quarter-final.
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NBA's Jerebko returns to Sweden
Sport: 19 May 10
Following his first season in the NBA, Jonas Jerebko has returned to Sweden to a warm reception from both the media and fans.
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Söderling faces Spanish rival in Barcelona final
Sport: 25 Apr 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling is aiming to break years of Spanish dominance when he takes on Fernando Verdasco in the final of the Barcelona Open on Sunday.
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Faked cerebral palsy netted millions in benefit
Society: 14 Apr 10
A 32-year-old man from Halmstad is suspected of having cheated his way to benefits of almost five million kronor ($700,000) from the Social Insurance Agency by pretending to be mentally disabled.
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'Aroused' rabbits reproduced in tennis club wreckage
National: 10 Apr 10
Hundreds of well-bred rabbits took the opportunity to make new acquaintances and reproduce when a roof collapsed at Sweden's premier rabbit show in Nyköping in February.
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Roddick trumps Söderling in semi-finals
National: 21 Mar 10
American tennis star Andy Roddick beat sixth-seeded Swede Robin Söderling on Saturday in a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 on Saturday. Roddick will now face Ivan Ljubicic in Sunday's tennis final.
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Straight-sets win powers Söderling into Indian Wells semis
Sport: 20 Mar 10
Swedish tennis ace Robin Söderling defeated Britain's Andy Murray on Friday to claim a semi-final place against Andy Roddick in the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
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Straight-sets win powers Söderling into Indian Wells semis
Sport: 20 Mar 10
Swedish tennis ace Robin Söderling defeated Britain's Andy Murray on Friday to claim a semi-final place against Andy Roddick in the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
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What's On in Sweden: March 5th - 11th
Lifestyle: 3 Mar 10
What’s on in Sweden: The Middle East Peace Orchestra play Stockholm, Women's Arm Wrestling in Gothenburg and Tindersticks in Malmö.
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Hundreds of rabbits hit as roof caves in
National: 20 Feb 10
A roof collapsed on Sweden's largest rabbit show in the early hours of Saturday morning leaving more than a thousand furry animals trapped inside the building.
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Snow strains buildings to breaking point
National: 20 Feb 10
Heavy snowfall in southern and central parts of Sweden has caused several roofs to cave in, while rail authorities have called a halt to a number of train services amid continuing extreme weather conditions.
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Söderling sets sights on top 5 after Rotterdam win
Sport: 15 Feb 10
Swedish tennis player Robin Söderling has set his sights on claiming a top five spot in the ATP world rankings after on Sunday becoming the first Swede in almost two decades to win the Rotterdam Open.
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Söderling claims comeback win
Sport: 9 Feb 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling showed no signs of the elbow complaint which knocked him out of the Australian Open, firing 26 aces to earn a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Frenchman Florent Serra on Monday in the Rotterdam Open.
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No injuries at tennis club as roof collapses
National: 3 Feb 10
Police and rescue workers have allayed fears that players had been injured or become trapped after a roof collapsed at a tennis hall outside Södertälje on Wednesday evening.
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Nadal sweeps past Söderling in Abu Dhabi tennis finals
Sport: 3 Jan 10
Swedish world number eight Robin Söderling fell to Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament on Saturday.
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Söderling trumps Federer and takes on Nadal
Sport: 2 Jan 10
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling made the final at the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi by beating world number one Roger Federer 6-7 (8/10), 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 in his semi-final on Friday.
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Jonsson follows sports award with world cup biathlon win
Sport: 3 Dec 09
The day after scooping up one of Sweden’s most prestigious athletic awards, biathlete Helena Jonsson won the season-opening World Cup 15km race in Östersund in northern Sweden.
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Söderling falls in ATP semis
Sport: 29 Nov 09
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling lost his semi-final in the ATP World Tour tennis championships in London on Saturday in a dramatic three set match against Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro.
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Defeated Söderling marches on to ATP semis
Sport: 28 Nov 09
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling was beaten by Russia's Nikolay Davydenko in straight sets on Friday at the ATP World Tour Finals in London. But two heavyweight wins earlier in the week secure his semi-final place.
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Söderling sweeps past Djokovic into ATP semis
Sport: 25 Nov 09
Swedish tennis sensation Robin Söderling felled his second heavyweight of the week in London with a straight set victory over ATP World Tour Finals title holder Novak Djokovic.
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Söderling upends Nadal in London ATP finals
Sport: 23 Nov 09
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling claimed a two set victory over world number two Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Monday.
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Baghdatis claims Stockholm Open crown
Sport: 25 Oct 09
Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus saw off Belgium's Olivier Rochus in two sets to claim the 2009 Stockholm Open on Sunday.
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Ping pong prisoner's pricey claim for injured pinky
National: 24 Oct 09
A prisoner serving time in Gävle jail has received a pay out of 18,300 kronor in compensation, after injuring his little finger during a game of table tennis.
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Enqvist to lead Sweden's Davis Cup team
Sport: 23 Oct 09
Former top five professional tennis player Thomas Enqvist has been named as the replacement for Mats Wilander as captain of Sweden's Davis Cup tennis team, the Swedish tennis federation announced on Thursday.
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Söderling cruises into second round at Stockholm Open
Sport: 22 Oct 09
Robin Söderling continued his quest to gain a spot in next month's ATP finals, defeating Giovanni Lapentti 6-3, 6-0 on Wednesday in the first round of the Stockholm Open.
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Wilander quits as head of Sweden's Davis Cup team
National: 20 Oct 09
Swedish tennis great Mats Wilander said on Tuesday he planned to step down as captain of Sweden's Davis Cup team in order to spend more time with his family.
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Söderling sets sights on Stockholm Open success
Sport: 18 Oct 09
Swedish tennis star and French Open finalist Robin Söderling resumes his fight to earn one of the three remaining spots in the ATP World Tour Finals when he plays as top seed at his home Stockholm Open starting Monday.
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Anna Anka conjures bygone era of Bad Girls and Mad Men
Analysis & Opinion: 13 Oct 09
An outspoken Hollywood housewife prompts The Local's Jeanne Rudbeck to weigh up her options: stay a wage slave to the grave or get back to bitchin' in the kitchen.
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Little Sweden on the Prairie
Travel: 12 Oct 09
Välkommen till Lindsborg - Between barbecued ribs and meatballs, Robert La Bua finds Swedish culture alive and well in Little Sweden, USA.
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Söderling falls to Federer in US Open
Sport: 10 Sep 09
Sweden’s Robin Söderling’s run at the US Open tennis tournament came to an end Wednesday with a four set loss to top seed and defending champion Roger Federer.
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Söderling hoping to lead Swedish revival
Sport: 8 Sep 09
Borg, Wilander and Edberg are long gone and it's dark days for Swedish tennis, but in Robin Söderling there are at least some rays of hope.
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'Cyncism prevails for vote-hungry officials in Sweden and Israel'
Analysis & Opinion: 28 Aug 09
As the Aftonbladet organ harvesting scandal rumbles to the end of its second week, Stockholm-based Israeli writer David Stavrou calls on policy makers in Sweden and Israel to shed light on the situation rather than turning up the heat.
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Söderling falls at Hewitt hurdle
Sport: 19 Aug 09
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling was beaten by Australia's Lleyton Hewitt over four sets at the ATP Cincininnati Masters on Tuesday.
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Golfer's wet ball prompts revealing underwear challenge
Business & Money: 12 Aug 09
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson's recent golf course strip show has prompted underwear maker Björn Borg to pick up the pace in its photographic hunt for international pant-wearing “Swedish exports”.
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Gotland official called in over favouritism claims
National: 30 Jul 09
The county governor of the Baltic island of Gotland, Marianne Samuelsson, has been summoned by the government to explain comments claiming that prominent business people should be given favourable treatment.
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Åland: a gem in Stockholm's back yard
Travel: 21 Jul 09
Alannah Eames visits Finland's Swedish-speaking Åland islands, and finds gorgeous scenery, great food and a fascinating history.
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Söderling delights crowds with Swedish Open win
Sport: 20 Jul 09
Swede Robin Söderling delighted local crowds by winning the Swedish Open in Båstad on Sunday, beating Juan Monaco in straight sets.
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Sweden's Thomas Johansson hangs up his racket
Sport: 12 Jun 09
Swedish tennis star Thomas Johansson, the 2002 champion of the Australian Open, announced his retirement on Friday at the age of 34.
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Söderling falls to Federer in Paris final
Sport: 7 Jun 09
Robin Söderling was unable to repeat his tournament heroics on Sunday as Roger Federer claimed an elusive first ever French Open title with a straight sets victory over the Swede.
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Super Söderling digs deep to reach Paris final
Sport: 5 Jun 09
Swedish tennis star Robin Söderling scored a dramatic five set victory over Fernando Gonzalez on Friday to advance to the final of the French Open.
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Patriot Söderling receives Borg approval
Sport: 3 Jun 09
Robin Söderling has revealed that his giant-killing exploits at the French Open in Paris have been warmly received by his legendary Swedish compatriot Björn Borg.
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Söderling cruises into French Open semi final
Sport: 2 Jun 09
Robin Söderling, the Swedish tennis star who ended Rafael Nadal's remarkable unbeaten run at Roland Garros, scored a straight set victory over Russian Nikolay Davydenko on Tuesday.
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Söderling in stunning French Open upset
Sport: 31 May 09
Swede Robin Söderling crushed Rafael Nadal's hopes of a record fifth successive French Open title, completing one of the most thrilling tennis upsets in tournament history.
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Malmö likely to reimburse International Tennis Federation
Sport: 23 May 09
Malmö will most likely have to pay $15,000 to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), following a decision to hold the Sweden-Israel Davis Cup match in March behind closed doors.
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From midnight sun to electric eels: The Swedish Golf Experience
Lifestyle: 5 May 09
Author and golf enthusiast Gene Oberto bisects the fairways of the nation in this above par guide to the golf courses of Sweden.
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Sweden’s Filip and Fredrik get lost in the Big Apple
Lifestyle: 16 Apr 09
Live television is often full of surprises – even in Sweden. And when comic duo Filip and Fredrik are involved, there’s no way to predict what sort of wackiness may ensue when the cameras start rolling, The Local’s David Landes discovers.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
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