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Swedish citizen arrested by Iran

Iranian authorities confirmed that a Swedish citizen has been arrested, but did not comment on the charges against him.

Sweden: Arrests made after violent riot breaks out during Quran burning

Swedish police arrest two people and detained 10 after violent riot breaks out at protest involving a burning of the Quran in Malmo.

Netanyahu speaks to Swedish MPs about moving embassy to Jerusalem

PM meets delegation of Swedish MPs, discusses strengthening cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, and the vehicle industry.

Netanyahu speaks to Swedish MPs on moving embassy to Jerusalem

Iran summons Swedish and Danish representatives following Quran burnings

Iran says it the Swedish and Danish governments are fully responsible for desecrations of the Quran in those countries.

Sweden: Woman arrested after spraying Quran-burning activist

Swedish police detain woman who sprayed anti-Islam activist using a fire extinguisher as he staged a Quran-burning.

Sweden raises terrorist alert to second highest level following Quran burnings

Sweden's security service raises terrorist alert from 3 to 4, says it thwarted attacks after Quran burnings angered the Muslim world.

Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran burning incidents

Senior Swedish official calls Swedes abroad and businesses linked to Sweden to “observe increased vigilance and caution”.

Molotov cocktail thrown at Sweden's embassy in Beirut

The attack on the embassy comes amid outrage in the Muslim world over incidents of Quran burning in Sweden.

Watch: Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Protesters demonstrating outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran call for expulsion of Swedish Ambassador to Iran.

Sweden: Activists yet again burn Quran in Stockholm

The incident comes as Sweden mulls legislative possibilities to ensure a ban on the desecration of holy books throughout the country.

Swedish govt. examining legal situation in light of burning of holy books

Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer gives European Jewish Association assurances amid pledges to burn Torahs.

Swedish govt. examining legal changes over book burnings

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran

The comments by Denmark’s Foreign Minister follow public Quran desecrations both in Denmark and in Sweden.

Sweden: Woman burns sheet of paper instead of Hebrew Bible in Stockholm

Swedish woman granted permission to burn Hebrew Bible backs down, the second such incident in two weeks.

Minister Sofer blasts intention to burn Hebrew Bible in Sweden: A shameful event

Aliyah and Integration Minister criticizes plans to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm: I expect the authorities to take immediate action.

Sweden: Police again approve burning of Hebrew Bible in front of Israeli embassy

Police allow woman to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm, weeks after approving another Torah burning in front of Israeli embassy.

Khamenei: Desecrators of Quran should face the most severe punishment

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Sweden to hand over those who burn the Quran to Islamic countries.

Nasrallah: Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there

Hezbollah leader calls on Arab and Islamic countries to follow in Iraq's footsteps and expel the Swedish ambassadors from their countries.

Sweden: Anti-Islam activist to burn Quran a second time

Activist whose public Quran-burning outside a mosque set off fierce controversy to also burn Iraqi flag outside embassy.

Iraq: Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Swedish activist cancels plan to burn Jewish Bible

The Swedish activist who threatened to burn the Jewish Bible claims he was checking for selective enforcement.

Report: Sweden to change law related to burning of sacred texts

Swedish government reportedly informs Israel it is working to change local law following uproar over burning of Jewish Bible.

Naftali Bennett: Burning a Torah is not free speech, it's hatred and incitement

Former PM interviewed on Swedish television, explains why Israel is against the Swedish decision to allow a Torah to be burned in public.

"Has Europe learned nothing?"

A joint statement by Jewish and Christian organizations against the planned burning of a Jewish Bible in Sweden.

Western Wall rabbi: 'No force in the world can destroy our sacred scriptures'

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall, tells Swedish authorities: 'It is not too late, extinguish the fire.'

Netanyahu: Sweden decision 'shameful' and harms what is holy to the Jewish people

PM Netanyahu condemns Sweden's decision to allow burning of Jewish Bibles. 'We must respect the holy books of all religions.'

Sweden decision 'shameful' & harms what is holy to Jewish people

In letters to Swedish leaders: Israel's chief rabbis condemn intent to burn Jewish Bible

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau pens letter to Swedish PM Kristersson: 'Freedom of expression does not permit everything.'

Israeli Pres.: 'Whole world must join together' to condemn burning of Jewish Bible

'Permitting the defacement of sacred texts is blatant incitement and an act of pure hate,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

'Whole world must join together' to condemn Jewish Bible burning

'A disgrace to Sweden' | Swedish authorities allow provocative burning of Jewish Bible

European Jewish Congress 'shocked and appalled by moves to burn holy books in Sweden.'

Iran claims: Mossad involved in Quran burning in Sweden

Iranian Ministry of Defense claims the Swedish activist who burned the Quran served as an agent of the Mossad.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish President agrees to forward Sweden's application to join NATO to his parliament for approval.

Pakistan: Muslims protest Quran burning in Sweden

Muslims hold rallies following Prime Minister's call for anti-Sweden protests over burning of Quran in Stockholm.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

After Quran burning: Stockholm authorities receive application to burn Torah

Police in Stockholm receive new applications to burn religious texts following burning of Quran that sparked outrage in the Muslim world.

Turkey: Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden's failure to prevent Quran-burning raises questions about Sweden’s possible NATO membership.

Saudi Arabia summons Sweden's ambassador following Quran burning

Saudi foreign ministry urges Sweden "to stop actions that contradict international efforts seeking to spread the values of tolerance".

Sweden: Quran burning was an Islamophobic act

Sweden's government condemns burning of a Quran outside Stockholm's main mosque which enraged the Muslim world.

Iran sued in international court over downed Ukrainian jetliner

Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine to take Iran to International Court of Justice over jetliner downed in 2020.

Muslim world outraged after Quran burned in Sweden

Iraqi protesters breach Sweden's embassy in Baghdad, and other countries condemn the burning of a Quran outside a Stockholm mosque.

Sweden: Protester burns Quran in front of central mosque

The incident further deepened tensions between Sweden and Turkey, which is blocking the former's attempt to join NATO.

Europe, the La La Land continent of immigration

Sweden is a monument to European naivete that believes open immigration of Muslims can lead to integration with post-Christians. Op-ed.