Game of the day: Brazil v Ecuador Eurosport
Brazil swap the heat of Kuwait for the chill of Stockholm when they take on world cup sensations Ecuador in Sweden on Tuesday.
Kostelic makes it official: She's out for 2006-07 season Ski Racing
ZAGREB, Croatia — Janica Kostelic, one of the most successful women in the history of modern alpine skiing, said on Friday she would miss the 2006-07 World Cup season because of persistent pains and injuries.
Losing? Blame it on the rain International Herald Tribune
The World Cup of three months ago is history, Euro 2008 is the future, and several European nations were considering Sunday whether or not to sack the coaches whose teams have not made the transition between the two.
History of European Union Hindustan Times
The European Union (EU) is a family of democratic European countries, committed to working together for peace and prosperity. It is not a State intended to replace existing states, but it is more than any other international organisation. The EU is, in fact, unique.
Nigeria: Crooked Politicians Have No Hiding Place From EFCC - Kenneth Gbagi AllAfrica.com
OLOROGUN Kenneth Gbagi, a front line PDP gubernatorial aspirant in Delta State, was in Chicago, USA, for the International Bar Association meeting where his friends at the Dusable Museum of African-American History used the opportunity to treat him to a birthday bash.
Croatia await England with history on their side Daily Telegraph
Unbeaten in a competitive match at home in 12 years, Croatia will go into Wednesday's European Championship qualifier against England in Zagreb with their confidence high after a seven-goal mauling of Andorra.
Predictable perch for the Eagles Boston Globe
If the preseason polls are any indication, the Boston College Eagles are the team to beat in 2006-07, but coach Jerry York said that although flattering, they don't mean anything concrete. They won't win them any games, but if nothing else they're a way to show the freshmen about expectations and to impress potential recruits.
PNC deal to give it bigger piece of East Coast market Louisville Courier-Journal
PNC Financial Services Group, one of the nation's largest regional banks, said yesterday it is buying Mercantile Bankshares of Baltimore for about $6 billion as part of an expansion plan targeting wealthy, fast-growing markets.
Paying passengers should make it to space by 2009 Los Angeles Daily News
MOJAVE - The Mojave Airport, where the first privately funded, privately built spacecraft rocketed into history in 2004, is on schedule to host the first passenger-carrying, commercial spaceflights in 2009.
FINGER FLICKIN GOOD Daily Record
GARY CALDWELL admitted he resisted the urge to mock David Trezeguet after exacting the sweetest revenge on the French striker. The Celtic defender scored one of the most memorable goals in Scottish history as Walter Smith's men carved out an amazing victory against the best team in world football.

A bit of Swedish (and scandinavic) history
These documents are presented with the intention of giving short and (hopefully) correct bits of Swedish history.
A Bit of Swedish (and Scandinavic) History
Outline of the Viking period from Luleå University, Sweden. Includes the conquest of England and Normandy, Norse mythology, literature and runestones.
Culture: A Short History of Sweden
Swedish history comprises more than 10000 years and starts after the last glacial During the course of its history, Sweden has, of course, received many
A Brief History of Sweden
The Embassy of Sweden, United Kingdom web site, where much of the above history was taken from; Britannica Online's Sweden:History article, where some of
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