Tag: Foreign
This is the 5,000-year-old carnival tradition – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
One night last month, I stood in a grandstand at Rio de Janeiro’s samba stadium and experienced what has been called “the world’s biggest show”. It is almost unreal when…
Ukraine’s children and young people lose lives and limbs in war – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
Svyatoslav Rychkov lifts his legs gently and squints at the sun. The rays dazzle the pale face. In a sling, his right arm hangs withered, while he leans on his…
Stormed school to save their children – police waited in the hallway – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
On Tuesday, 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In addition, 17 people were injured, after the perpetrator is said to…
115 special forces soldiers from Putin’s private army refuse to fight in Ukraine fired – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
It was in 2016 that President Vladimir Putin created the special force Rosgvardia, which is called “Putin’s private army”. The unit was set up to fight terrorism. The force is…
Donald Trump spoke at a meeting about the Firearms Act – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
– We do not need stricter gun laws. We need more focus on mental health, said former President Donald Trump jr. when he spoke at the annual conference of the…
Big city conquered by Russia in the Donbas – the Ukrainian forces on the defensive – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
On Monday this week, Ukrainian forces hurriedly left their positions in and around the city of Svitlodarsk in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine. The next day, photos from the same city…
Terrified parents pleaded with police to storm Texas elementary school – NRK Urix – Foreign News & Documentaries
The man who shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a primary school in Texas on Tuesday, is said to have been inside the school building for 40…
The war has become commonplace in large parts of Ukraine – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
– I think I love my country even more now, says 17-year-old Yaryna Luka. NRK meets her at a sidewalk café in Lviv. Yaryna’s hometown is so far west in…
This is how China’s ‘work training centers’ are from the inside – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
“If students do not listen to orders, the armed police officers can fire warning shots. If the students are not deterred and continue to increase the level of tension, for…
Why do Americans have such easy access to firearms? – NRK Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
Are you wondering about American gun use? Our experts answered a number of questions. Among others: Why are there so many shootings in the United States? Eirik Løkke, advisor at…