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Samir Arrour food production sectors at a cost AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF of about $13.8 billion. The proj- MOROCCO ect consists of a yearly invest- New way forward helps nation flourish ment of $1.4 billion. July 30 marks the 12th anniver- With a view of becoming a sary of the enthronement of His message of sympathy and soli- The constitution provides a area of solar panels, the celona as the secretary general of 2011 and the inflation rate regional renewable energies Majesty King Mohammed VI. darity to His Imperial Majesty detailed, explicit differentiation strengthening of cooperation in of the Union for the Mediterra- stands at around 2 percent. The hub, owing to its assets for wind On this auspi- Emperor Akihito his sincere and of the king’s powers as com- energy management and the nean (UPM). budget deficit remains at a con- and solar energies, Morocco, cious occasion, deepest sympathy and presented mander of the faithful (in development of joint projects for In early 2011, an economic trolled rate with a good level of besides offering an attractive and as ambas- his condolences. Spontaneously, charge of the religious domain) the production of solar energy. prospection mission from Mo- foreign direct investment, which business environment, has pro- sador to Japan dozens of Moroccan citizens as- and as head of state, symbol of The followup Third Ministe- rocco Expo took place to pre- reached over 4 billion in 2010. moted a new law to develop re- of His Majesty, I sembled in front of the Japanese the nation’s unity and territorial rial Meeting of the Tokyo Inter- pare a Moroccan business mis- Morocco continues to develop newable energies and a new law would like to Embassy in to show their integrity who performs arbitra- national Conference on African sion to Japan and to identify its economic infrastructure in dedicated to energy efficiency. extend my re- solidarity with the victims. tion functions and who guaran- Development (TICAD) IV, held potential interests of Japanese the service of its economy par- The Moroccan Solar Energy spectful greet- The destruction that has been tees the nation’s democratic in Dakar in May, is another sign businesses in buying Moroccan ticularly with regard to transport Project represents a regional in- ings to Their seen in this friendly, great coun- choices and safeguards the of Japan’s engagement for socio- products. The business mission in line with the economic policy vestment opportunity. It is one Imperial Majesties Emperor try has profoundly touched the country’s best interests. economic development and sta- was rescheduled for December of fostering the international of the biggest projects in the Akihito and Empress Michiko, Moroccan community living in The constitution stipulates bility of the African continent. to allow for further investigation partnerships and promoting world, with a target of 2,000 the Imperial Family, H.E. Prime Japan. Since the disaster, many King Mohammed VI that the government will ema- The engagement of H.E. Takeaki and prospection. sound economic cooperation megawatts, an estimated cost of Minister Naoto Kan, the mem- actions of solidarity were orga- nate from an elected Parliament Matsumoto, minister for foreign This year, we are pleased to with its world partners. $9 billion with government bers of the government and the nized and implemented both by international community, the and be placed under the author- affairs, during the meeting to report that H.E. Tetsuro Most recently, the Rabat funding of $1 billion. Five sites friendly people of Japan. the Embassy of the Kingdom of situation and the lives of affect- ity of a head of government who continue support and assistance Kawakami was nominated a tramway has been operating of 10,000 hectares were selected: I would also like to thank The Morocco and by Moroccan na- ed people are improving toward exercises full executive power. to Africa, in spite of the finan- honorary consul of the Kingdom and has bestowed the capital Ain Beni Mathar, which was in- Japan Times for giving me the tionals living in Japan. better and safer conditions, and cial difficulties of the country of Morocco in the Kansai region, city with modern and high- augurated this year; Ouarzazate opportunity to share with its Immediately after the catas- getting back to normal. Bilateral relations following the tsunami of March in recognition of his achieve- standard transportation fluidity in which Japanese companies distinguished readers an over- trophe, a group of Moroccans In spite of the tragic event of the 11, sent a good signal to the in- ment in promoting strong rela- respective of the environment are taking part; Sebkhate Tah; view of the most remarkable living in Nagoya traveled to Fu- New constitution tsunami, Morocco and Japan ternational community of the tions between Morocco and Ja- and responsive to the needs of Foum Al Ouad; and Boujdour. achievements of my country. It kushima Prefecture to donate Commemorating the National continue to work together to en- strong will of Japan. pan. Kawakami is a renowned the users. The same project is The comparative advantages is also an occasion to reflect on relief to the victims. Other Mo- Day in Japan is an opportunity hance their cooperation and to On the sidelines of the meet- businessman who has extensive underway in Casablanca to al- with which Morocco is blessed the excellent relations of friend- roccans living in Japan joined to share with the Japanese pub- fulfill their role in regional areas ing, H.E. , state experience in presiding over low the vibrant economic center namely its strategic position; its ship and cooperation existing international and national non- lic and readers of The Japan as well as in the international secretary of foreign affairs and many successful and regulatory of the country to further devel- multiple agreements with the between Morocco and Japan. profit organizations and volun- Times, the current political situ- arena. Japan always shows great cooperation, held a meeting bodies. The honorary consulate op its transportation and its in- European Union, the United teered to help victims in the ation in Morocco and to over- interest in the development of with her counterpart from Ja- based in Osaka, will certainly frastructure. The project will be States, Arab countries and many Solidarity with Japan evacuation centers. view the bilateral relations dur- Africa and Arab world. I would pan, H.E. Chiaki Takahashi. The contribute to ensure a presence operating in 2012. African countries represent a big A few months earlier, Japan ex- The members of the embassy ing this year with Japan. like to seize this opportunity to two high-ranking officials’ talks in such an important economic The first high-speed train incentive for attracting foreign perienced an unprecedented di- and I traveled to the city of Ai- In the March 9 speech of His congratulate Japan for the suc- emphasized the excellent rela- area and will foster closer eco- (TGV) linking to Agadir investors from around the world. saster that hit the Tohoku region zuwakamatsu in Fukushima to Majesty King Mohammed VI, cess of the second Japan-Arab tions existing between the two nomic cooperation between the was launched in 2009. The first All of these major projects and occasioned huge human comfort the evacuees from the Morocco embarked on a pro- Economic Forum held in Tuni- countries and welcomed the Kansai region and Morocco. section between Tangier and have been carried out across the and material losses. On this very town of Okuma and to deliver found and substantive constitu- sia in December. On the side- new opportunities offered to the Casablanca has entered the im- country unhindered by the sad occasion and on behalf of some goods to evacuees of the tional reform. This initiative is lines of the event, we witnessed business community in Japan to Economic developments plementation phase. The TGV global economic gloom. These the government and the people distraught area. With the same the culmination of a continuous the signing of a Memorandum further develop these relations. The packages of economic re- line of 600 km linking Casablan- projects provide business op- of Morocco, I offer my deepest spirit of solidarity and sympa- process of reforms that started on Global Strategic Partnership H.E. Koro Bessho, deputy forms coupled with the leveling ca to Agadir will be launched in portunities for international and heartfelt condolences to all thy, I traveled to Ishinomaki with the reign of His Majesty among the Arab Economy and minister for foreign affairs, trav- of Moroccan companies in key the near future. Upon comple- companies, particularly for the Japanese people for the immense City, Miyagi Prefecture, with a matured with the elaboration by Finance Ministries on the one eled to Morocco in April to pre- economic sectors have had a tion of the project, the time from Japanese private sector. I notice, loss of human lives and utter group of Arab and African am- Moroccans, from different hand and Japanese Bank of In- side with his counterpart, H.E. positive impact on the econom- Tangier in the north to Agadir in with great satisfaction, that Mo- devastation following the earth- bassadors to comfort victims walks of life, of a democratic ternational Cooperation (JBIC) Youssef Amrani, over the sec- ic indicators of the country. the south will be reduced by al- rocco is attracting an ever in- quake that hit the country on and distribute goods. constitution. on the other. ond edition of the joint commit- In the midst of economic tur- most three hours. creasing number of Japanese March 11, 2011, and the ensuing Meanwhile, actions to help The new constitution guaran- On this occasion, the Moroc- tee between the two countries. moil, particularly in Europe, the companies, which contributes tsunami and nuclear accident the victims and evacuees were tees the balance of powers be- can Agency for Solar Energy and Moroccan officials greatly ap- Moroccan economy continues to Development strategies in part to the economic devel- that caused complete havoc. taken by ambassadors’ spouses. tween the executive, the legisla- the Japan’s New Energy and In- preciate that, in spite of the dire show signs of resilience. A In order to upgrade its economy opment of the country. I admire and pay great trib- My wife and my colleagues’ tive and the judiciary under a dustrial Technology Develop- situation of the country after the growth rate of 4.1 percent in the and infrastructure, Morocco I will conclude my message ute to the dignity shown by the have invested a lot of time and constitutional, democratic, par- ment Organization (NEDO) disaster, Japanese authorities gross domestic product was reg- launched several sector-specific by wishing a quick recovery for Japanese people in the face of effort to assuage the effects of liamentary and social monar- have signed an agreement on were keen on participating in istered in 2010 and is expected to national development strategies: the Tohoku region and its in- this natural disaster, and show the disaster on the women and chy. It is a citizen-based monar- cooperation in renewable ener- this meeting. The meeting with reach 4.3 percent in 2011. Ac- The Green Morocco Plan is a habitants. I am convinced that due respect to the plight en- children of the devastated re- chy that upholds the nation’s gy to benefit from Japanese ex- the Japanese delegation was cording to HCP, a governmental very important landmark proj- Japan will come out stronger dured by the population of the gion. They also raised funds basic policy objectives, fulfilling pertise in the development of among the last commitments of economic planning authority, a ect. To be enacted over a period and more prosperous from such devastated regions . and delivered them to the Japa- sovereignty and ultimate arbi- solar panels. The agreement Amrani as vice minister before 4.9 percent growth rate was of 10 years, this plan aims at de- a difficult and unprecedented, The government and the peo- nese Red Cross Society. tration functions. provides for pilot projects in the taking his new position in Bar- reached in the first three months veloping the agricultural and tough experience. ple of Morocco have ever since Today, more than five months expressed and continue to ex- after the disaster, I am happy to press their sympathy and soli- note that, thanks to the strong Excellent Japanese-Moroccan relationship continues growing stronger darity with Japan in these diffi- spirit of the Japanese people, cult moments. His Majesty King which I truly admire and re- Seigi Hinata relations between Japan and Morocco and tsunami that hit the northeast region Mohammed VI conveyed in a spect, and the support of the PRESIDENT, JAPAN-MOROCCO ASSOCIATION continue to be on a steady development of Japan this March. track in various fields, such as in economic And particularly, we extend our On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of and technical cooperation, and appreciation for the voluntary the enthronement of His Majesty King investments in the private sector, tourism humanitarian assistance that was kindly Mohammed VI, I would and other areas. provided by the Embassy of Morocco to like to extend my heartfelt We have learned with great pleasure the people suffering in the city of congratulations to His that the second Joint Commission Aizuwakamatsu,Fukushima Prefecture. Majesty on behalf of all Morocco-Japan was held in Rabat in The Japan-Morocco Association works members of the Japan- March 2011 and both nations reaffirmed closely with the Embassy of the Kingdom Morocco Association. their willingness to further promote of Morocco in Japan every year to realize On this auspicious bilateral relations in various areas. various events of interest to the general occasion, I would like to We are also encouraged to learn that public. Our association organized its express also my sincere new areas of cooperation between private annual event La Soiree du Maroc in greetings to Her Royal Highness Princess sectors, such as in the solar energy area, November 2010 with great success in Lalla Salma, His Royal Highness Crown are being jointly explored and moving close cooperation with the Embassy and Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Her Royal forward. Royal Air Maroc. Highness Princess Lalla Khadija and all At this juncture, we would like to To conclude, I would like to reiterate my Solidarity: Ambassador Samir Arrour (left) meets with Ichiro other members of the Royal Family as express our appreciation for the messages sincere wish to further strengthen the Kanke, mayor of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, on well as the people and the government of of condolences and sympathies we have existing excellent relationship between the April 15 during a mission of the Embassy of Morocco to the city the Kingdom of Morocco. received from all levels of Morocco in the people of Japan and the people of to support evacuees from the nearby town of Okuma who were I am happy to note that the bilateral aftermath of the devastating earthquake Morocco. moved to the city. EMBASSY OF MOROCCO

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第３種郵便物認可 (4) THE JAPAN TIMES SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011 7 Kingdom of Morocco throne day IN BRIEF Killings likely Fort Hood plotter inspired by Hasan

Washington AFP-JIJI A U.S. soldier accused of plotting an attack on Fort Hood told investigators he had acted in support of Maj. Nidal Hasan, who won’t hamper killed 13 people at the base in 2009, The Washington Post reported Friday. Congressional and federal officials told the newspaper that Naser Abdo, 21, was planning to set off bombs outside the base at soldiers’ gathering spots and to follow the explosions with gunfire. far-right’s rise The army private was arrested Wednesday after police found Helping hands: Staff members from the Embassy of Morocco bomb-making materials in his motel room, along with a copy of the unload relief supplies for the evacuees from the town of Okuma al-Qaida English-language magazine, Inspire. ANALYSIS Norway, a non-EU member, was in Fukushima Prefecture on April 15. EMBASSY OF MOROCCO A U.S. counterterrorism official told the Post that authorities have the second wealthiest country in not uncovered any direct communication between Abdo and non- Stockholm the world after Luxembourg last U.S. extremists. BLOOMBERG year. Expanding friendly ties further Fort Hood, a sprawling army base in Texas, has been on edge Coupled with traditions of since Hasan’s November 2009 rampage, in which he shot 45 people, Public revulsion at the mas- equality and stability, that may through all cooperation levels killing 12 soldiers and a civilian. sacre in Norway committed in account for the relative attraction Hasan, who mowed down fellow soldiers before he was set to the name of combating “Islam- of Nordic countries to foreigners. Yuichiro Hata peace, dialogue and cooperation. deploy to Afghanistan, goes on trial March 5 and faces the death ization” may not be enough to Of 44 countries surveyed by the SECRETARY GENERAL, JAPAN- In the economic aspect, Ja- penalty if convicted. check the rise of anti-immigra- United Nations High Commis- MOROCCO PARLIAMENTARY pan and Morocco also share the Investigators allege that Hasan, like Abdo born in the United tion parties across the Nordic sioner for Refugees last year, FRIENDSHIP LEAGUE same interest and ideals in pro- States of Palestinian descent, had contact with key al-Qaida cleric region. Sweden received the most ap- moting new partnerships be- Anwar al-Awlaqi, a U.S. citizen at large in Yemen. Anders Behring Breivik, who plications from asylum seekers On the auspicious occasion of tween the two countries, in par- admitted to carrying out the July per head of population. Norway the 12th anniversary of the ac- ticular in the clean, renewable Air France crew faulted in report 22 shooting rampage on Utoya was fourth, Denmark 10th and cession to the energy sector. I would like to en- Island and car bombing in cen- Finland 13th. throne of His courage Japanese companies to Le Bourget France AP tral Oslo, is a former member of Across the region, “people are Majesty King participate in the new projects The crew piloting a doomed Air France jet over the Atlantic did not Norway’s Progress Party, which uncertain, insecure,” Pasi Sauk- Mohammed VI, in Morocco. appear to know the plane was in a stall, despite repeated warning campaigns for curbs on immi- konen, a political scientist at the and on behalf of The announcement of His signals, and never informed the passengers anything was wrong gration. While the party may suf- University of Helsinki, said by the Japan-Mo- Majesty of the revision of the before the jet plunged into the sea, according to new findings fer at Sept. 12 local elections, any phone. “Society has changed too rocco Parlia- constitution on March 9, 2011, released Friday. wider political fallout is unlikely, fast” for many people. “These m e n t a r y was a very important event in Based on cockpit recordings from the crash, the French air said Anders Todal Jenssen, a pol- parties portray established poli- F r i e n d s h i p the life of the Moroccan nation. accident investigation agency is recommending mandatory training itics professor at the Norwegian ticians as corrupt and dishonest League, I would like to seize this The new constitution, which for all pilots to help them fly planes manually and handle a high- University of Science and Tech- and their own policies as offering happy occasion to extend my was approved by Moroccans in altitude stall. nology in Trondheim. a real, simple alternative.” warmest greetings and heartfelt a referendum on July 1, is con- All 228 people were killed when the Airbus 330, en route from “My guess is that this is some- The strategy, helped by an congratulations to His Majesty, sidered to be a very advanced Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed as thunderstorms hit over the thing so unthinkable for most electoral system that grants rep- His Royal Highness Crown stage in democracy building, in Atlantic on June 1, 2009. It was the worst accident in Air France’s people in the Nordic countries resentation to smaller groups, Prince Moulay Al Hassan, the Morocco in particular, and in history. that, even though it happened is proving successful across the members of the Royal Family, the whole African and Middle The passengers were never told what was happening as Flight in a neighboring country, they Nordic arc. The Sweden Demo- the government and the people Eastern region in general. 447 went into an aerodynamic stall and then dived for 3½ minutes can’t imagine it happening in crats entered Parliament for the of Morocco. We should congratulate Mo- into the sea, according to a summary of the BEA’s latest findings their own,” Jenssen said in an in- first time at national elections in In fact, the excellent relation- roccans for their success story in released Friday. terview. “Most people will regard September, a result predicted a ships binding the Imperial acquiring a very advanced road The pilots themselves may not have been aware they were in the it as very unique” and “see this decade earlier by Stieg Larsson, Family of Japan and the Royal map that enables the construc- stall even as it was dooming the flight, the summary says. as a Norwegian situation and a the author of “The Girl With the Family in Morocco have tion of a Morocco for the new The BEA will release a fuller report later Friday, based on cockpit Norwegian problem.” Dragon Tattoo” trilogy. strengthened the commitment millennium, a Morocco that is a voice and data recordings retrieved from the ocean depths in May Young lives lost: These photographs show some of the teenagers The rise of globalization and In Finland, the True Finns of high-level officials from both role model and a beacon of hope in an exceptionally long and costly search operation. killed in last week’s massacre in Norway. They are (clockwise from open borders has seen a surge in boosted support fourfold in April sides to work together in order for the entire region. top left): Sharidyn Meegan Ngahiwi Svebakk-Boehn, Margrethe support for nationalistic move- elections, making them Parlia- to consolidate these relations. To conclude, I would like Mammograms’ impact questioned Boeyum Kloeven, Syvert Knudsen, Silje Merete Fjellbu, Diderik ments across the Nordic region, ment’s third-biggest party. Japan and Morocco share so once again to convey my heart- Aamodt Olsen, Bano Abobakar Rashid, Birgitte Smetbak and as uncertainty and fear of the The Nordic anti-immigration many noble values that have re- felt congratulations to His Maj- Paris AFP-JIJI Simon Saeboe. AFP-JIJI unknown grip sections of society party that has had most success cently marked both the bilateral esty and the people of Morocco Mammograms have played an insignificant role in falling breast in some of the richest countries is the Danish People’s Party, led and multilateral levels of coop- on the Throne Day celebration cancer death rates in Europe, according to a study published in Europe. Parties that press for by Pia Kjaersgaard. It has ensured eration. Both countries have with a strong wish to make rela- Friday. Mother kept daughter restrictions on immigration or Is- a majority in Parliament for the been enjoying very friendly rela- tions between our friendly Three pairs of countries with similar access to treatment but lam’s influence have won seats in minority government since 2001 tions based on a deep faith in countries expand even more. varying levels of breast screening showed scant difference in the Parliament in Denmark, Norway, in return for the imposition of degree of mortality attributed to the disease, researchers reported. calm, alive with texts Finland and, since September, stricter immigration laws. The study, published online by the British Medical Journal, Sweden. In Norway, the Progress Party, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that two decades of Police in Oslo began releasing originally an antitax movement routine screening has yielded modest results at best. Oslo ing apparently wears a police the names Thursday of the 76 that now campaigns for a “strict A trio of scientists led by Philippe Autier of the International AP uniform. Be careful!” people killed by Breivik as anti- immigration policy,” increased Prevention Research Institute in Lyon, France, compared the Julie Bremnes stayed in her immigration parties in Sweden, spending on the elderly and mortality rates of otherwise similar health systems that began Marianne Bremnes’ nightmare hiding place. At 6:30 she texted: Finland and the Netherlands the scrapping of a rule limiting screening programs at least a decade apart. began with a phone call on a “He’s still shooting.” dashed to condemn his actions. spending of Norway’s oil rev- summer Friday afternoon. Throughout it all, her daugh- enue, has finished second in Turmel takes NDP helm from Layton It was her 16-year-old daugh- ter kept her promise: a “sign of ‘A mobilization against each of the last two elections, in ter, Julie, attending a youth camp life” every five minutes. Some of 2005 and 2009. Under the lead- Ottawa AFP-JIJI for members of the Labor Party her messages were basic: “I am Islam and a perceived ership of Siv Jensen it took 22.9 The former head of one of Canada’s largest national labor unions on the idyllic Norwegian island still alive.” The bare communi- multicultural society in percent of the vote two years ago, was named interim head of the opposition New Democratic Party of Utoya. A crazed man was cation was enough to flood her its best ever result, cementing its (NDP) on Thursday after leader Jack Layton took a leave absence to shooting. People were dying. mother with relief. Scandinavian countries position as the largest opposi- fight a new bout of cancer. Bremnes’ agony was made “I heard from her every five is inspiring a certain tion party. Jensen has said that Nycole Turmel, who was elected to Parliament in May, praised worse by the fact that she was minutes — she did what I told Norway is in danger of “sneak Layton for reinvigorating the left-leaning NDP in recent years, more than 1,400 km away, at her to do,” Bremnes said. “The type of lunatic.’ Islamization” because of an in- saying she had “big shoes to fill.” home in Harstad, northern Nor- whole time I knew how she was GOTHENBURG UNIVERSITY flux of immigrants. “I’m also fortunate to be standing on such a solid foundation,” way. She could not reach her and where she was. It helped me PROFESSOR ULF BJERELD Breivik, who became a Prog- she added. daughter, could not rescue her, and I guess it helped her.” ress Party member in 1999 and “He has a great charisma, we all know that, and I don’t intend could not even talk to her — it Mother and daughter even Political parties such as the paid his membership fees until to have the same charisma but I have my own way to present was too dangerous to stay on the had time to say, “I love you.” Sweden Democrats, which 2004, said in his manifesto that things.” phone. “I love you, even though I want to reduce immigration by he had lost faith in the party’s Layton, who had announced in February 2010 he had prostate “I was terrified, disturbed be- may yell at you sometimes,” Julie as much as 90 percent, need ability to halt Norway’s “rapid cancer, told a press conference Monday he was now fighting a cause I wasn’t there to help her,” Bremnes messaged. She added: to hammer home the message disintegration.” “new, nonprostate cancer” that required further treatment. Bremnes said. “I didn’t know “And I am not panicking, even that Breivik’s actions are abhor- “He has nothing to do with what to do other than ask her to though I’m s--t scared.” rent to avoid any voter backlash, our party, he hasn’t been a Vets can sue over U.K. nuclear tests text me.” “I know that, my girl,” her said Ulf Bjereld, a professor of member for many years and As Julie Bremnes hid from the mother responded. “We love you political science at Gothenburg whatever he believes in has London AP gunman among some rocks on very much too.” University. nothing to do with our party,” Cold War veterans who say they became ill after exposure to the seashore, her mother asked Still the uncertainty went Elements of the population Himanshu Gulati, vice president radiation during British nuclear weapons tests have won the right her to send an update — “a sign on. “The evacuation is going have witnessed “a mobilization of the Progress Party youth orga- to sue the Defense Ministry. of life” — every five minutes. on now, they’re saying on TV,” against Islam and what people nization, said Thursday. The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the veterans And she did. For almost 90 Bremnes told her daughter. perceive as a multicultural so- The Progress Party will “have permission to argue their right to seek damages from the minutes, as far-right extremist Still Julie stayed in hiding, ciety in the Scandinavian coun- to keep a low profile on the im- government. Anders Behring Breivik stalked no rescuer in sight. “Can’t they tries, and of course a certain migration issue in the upcom- Judges had previously rejected the veterans’ court bids, saying the island, killing at least 68 catch him soon?!!” she texted. type of lunatic is being inspired ing election campaign simply to they didn’t have enough evidence to prove their illnesses resulted people, mother and daughter ex- “The antiterrorism police are by these types of ideas,” said avoid being associated with the from exposure to radiation. changed news, words of comfort there, and they are working on Bjereld. But “if the party leader- terrorist attack,” Jenssen said. The former servicemen argue that a low but significant dose of and potentially lifesaving infor- getting him,” her mother replied. ship clearly distances itself from The national outpouring of radiation during nuclear testing in Australia and on Pacific Ocean mation by SMS. Later, Julie Bremnes said what’s happened, it’s very possi- grief in Norway, shared across islands in the 1950s resulted in illnesses including cancer, skin “I had to be calm for her,” the she saw helicopters searching ble that it won’t have any conse- the Nordic region in a minute of defects and arthritis. 46-year-old Bremnes said in a for people in the water. “They quences at all” on voter support. silence held Tuesday, is now turn- telephone interview Wednesday. haven’t picked us up yet!” Breivik, who railed against ing to introspection as the author- Fire in defense, Kosovo force told “She also remained calm so it was At 7:01 p.m., she asked her multiculturalism and Islam in ities step up their search for clues easier for me to remain calm.” mother for information: What a 1,500-page manifesto posted to the motives for the attacks. Pristina AP The first text came at 5:42 were they saying on the news? online hours before the attacks, The regionwide empathy is American and French peacekeepers were told Thursday to fire p.m.: “Mum, tell the police to “The police are also on a boat mentioned some of those parties unlikely to extend to political their weapons in defense if attacked at border posts on Kosovo’s hurry. People are dying here!” to Utoya, otherwise nothing in the document. change, said Fredrik Erixon, di- northern boundary with Serbia, a day after the crossings were set Her mother tried to reassure new,” Bremnes said. “It is not His references to the Sweden rector of the European Center for ablaze by Serbs armed with firebombs, a NATO spokesman said. her: “The police are on their clear what happened to the gun- Democrats should not be “con- International Political Economy There have been days of mounting tension between ethnic way.” man, so you stay still. Wait for fused with sympathetic views in Brussels. Albanians and minority Serbs after Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim The texts were urgent: “Tell someone to pick you up.” for us as a party,” Jimmie Aakes- “National traumas tend to Thaci ordered special police units to take over two disputed border the police that a madman is run- Soon after, she was able to son, the party leader, said in an breed cultural fears, which posts that were previously manned by Serb members of the police ning around shooting people. . . . send her daughter the news emailed response to questions. project onto immigrants or the under EU supervision. They have to hurry!” they had been waiting for: “Now Soeren Espersen, foreign af- unknown,” Erixon said. “The One Kosovo policeman died in the operation. “Stay under cover, don’t move they’ve got him!” fairs spokesman for the Dan- fantastic show of support for “We are in command of those places,” NATO spokesman Capt. to another place!” Bremnes text- It was not until later still that ish People’s Party, Denmark’s open society and the values of Hans Wichter said. “If we are threatened, we have the right to use ed her daughter. “The police are Julie Bremnes called: She was on third-largest party, said Breivik, democracy will inevitably fade weapons.” He said the area was “declared a military zone,” meaning already on their way, if they have a rescue boat. She was safe. the Red Army Brigade, al-Qaida, away and be overshadowed by the alliance makes all decisions related to security. not already arrived.” “And she cried,” Bremnes said. the Muslim Brotherhood and suspicion of the unknown.” The words may have looked “I cried and she cried.” the Taliban are all “evil forces For now, Stoltenberg is urging Drug war boosts Mexico homicides calm, but inside Bremnes was Mother and daughter were that, with the help of terror and Norwegians to come together panicking, terrified. “I was scared reunited the next evening, violent means, want to kill de- and engage in the democratic Mexico City AP there was nothing I could do be- when Julie Bremnes flew back mocracy,” according to a Mon- process to defeat the aims of The number of homicides in Mexico rose by nearly a quarter in cause I was so far away,” she said. to northern Norway with other day posting on the party’s web- people like Breivik. Norway, at 2010 compared to the year before as the drug war intensified across For Bremnes, the minutes crawled survivors from the region. site. “The result, if they obtained least, will not be the same again, the country, Mexican statisticians said Thursday. by, filled with agonizing peaks and Julie Bremnes lost five friends power, would be the same — Raymond Johansen, the Labor The National Institute of Statistics and Geography recorded troughs of hope and horror. in the shooting. Bremnes said her communism, Islamism, Nazism.” Party’s general secretary, told re- 24,374 homicides over the course of last year, a 23 percent increase There was a heart-stopping daughter is holding up well — but Sweden, Denmark and Fin- porters Thursday. from 19,803 in 2009. Last year’s figure represented 22 killings for moment, at 6:15, when her she worries about the future. land all rank in the top 10 rich- “There is no doubt that this every 100,000 residents in the country. daughter texted: “The police “She is fine,” Bremnes said. est countries per capita in the will impact Norway and the po- Many but not all of the homicides were committed by organized are here.” Bremnes immediately “But I don’t know about the 27-member European Union as litical debate in Norway for many crime organizations, the institute said. warned her: “The person shoot- long-term aspects of it.” measured by purchasing power. years,” he said.

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