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n Oslo court today found Anders Behring Breivik guilty of acts of terror and sentenced him to 21 years in prison for his killing spree last year that left 77 people dead. The five judges unanimously found Breivik sane, a verdict in line with what the far-right extremist himself wanted,
bringing to an end a spectacular trial for the attacks that traumatised normally tranquil Norway and shocked the world.

Breivik killed eight people in an Oslo blast and took 69 more lives, mostly teenagers', in a shooting frenzy (पागलपन)at an island summer camp on July 22, 2011.

Norway's penal code does not have the death penalty or life in prison, and the maximum prison term for Breivik's charges is 21 years.

orway's government has used emergency powers to step in and force offshore oil and gas workers back to work ending a 16-day strike. Production was due to be shut down from today with companies set to lock out workers in a dispute over pensions. The Labour Minister Hanne Bjurstroem told newsmen "I had to make this decision to protect Norway's vital interests". She was speaking after a last-ditch effort was made to end the row between energy companies and trade unions.

External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna today said, the Embassies have been asked to be pro-active in dealing with the difficulties faced by Indians living abroad. Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Mr. Krishna said, the Indian missions and posts have Consular or Community welfare Wings with designated officers to attend to the welfare issues of distressed Indian nationals. 

He said, they may be contacted at any time, and also on holidays for advice and assistance. He said instructions have also been issued to set up a well established mechanism to improve accountability of the concerned Mission officers regarding redressal of grievances of Indian nationals. Mr. Krishna, also expressed satisfaction on the return of the two Indian Children from Norway.

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