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    Hodgson: Ive not been approached to coach Sweden  Oct 19, 2009
    The 62-year-old Hodgson began his managerial career with Swedish club Halmstads in 1976 and also had spells with Malmo and Orebro in the Swedish League. He admitted he was flattered to be mentioned as a candidate but played down any suggestion he might be interested in leaving the Premier League club. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Sweden recalls vet striker Larsson for key quals  Sep 30, 2009
    Midfielders: Rasmus Elm (Kalmar), Samuel Holmen (Brondby), Kim Kallstrom (Lyon), Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham), Anders Svensson (Elfsborg), Dusan Djuric (FC Zurich), Daniel Andersson (Malmo), Viktor Elm (Heerenveen). Forwards: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Barcelona), Marcus Berg (Hamburger SV), Markus Rosenberg (Werder Bremen), Henrik Larsson (Helsingborg). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Teens convicted for rioting at Davis Cup match  Sep 11, 2009
    The Malmo district court on Thursday sentenced the three Swedish males, aged 17-19, to community service for juveniles ... The matches were played without spectators after Malmo officials said they could not guarantee security ... The decision cost the Swedish tennis federation $5,000 in fines, and Malmo was banned from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Israel-Europe relations strained under Netanyahu  Sep 9, 2009
    AP Photo - FILE - In this March 7, 2009 file photo anti-Israel activists protestors carrying Palestinian flags gather in central Malmo, Sweden, March 7, 2009. A nasty diplomatic row with Sweden, Norway's decision to divest from an Israeli defense contractor and rising European condemnation of Israeli settlements point to growing friction in the Jewish state's already tricky relationship with Europe. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Diamyd to Include Children and Accelerate Patient Recruitment in U.S. Phase III Study With the Diamyd(r) Diabetes Vaccine  Aug 27, 2009
    A Phase II study in Sweden at Malmo University Hospital, Lund University, aiming to vaccinate children at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes, thereby preventing the disease. For additional information, please contact. (Primezone Releases)

    Oxford, London  Aug 20, 2009
    The planes were landing in Malmo, Sweden instead. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)

    Sharks revise start time on 5 home games  Aug 13, 2009
    And Henrik Karlsson -- a Group III unrestricted free agent goaltender who played most of last season for a team in Malmo, Sweden -- has been signed to a one-year contract for 2009-10 by the Sharks. In keeping with team policy, Sharks officials did not disclose financial terms of the two contract agreements. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Sharks land deals with FAs Greiss and Karlsson  Aug 13, 2009
    921 save percentage in 32 games for Malmo of Allsvenskan in Sweden last season. He also had a 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)

    * Japans Miyazato claims her first title  Jul 28, 2009
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    * Evian Masters set for sparkling finale  Jul 27, 2009
    Australias Marcus Fraser was hoping to celebrate his 31st birthday in style yesterday after moving into a one stroke lead with a third-round 70 at the Swedish Masters in Malmo on Saturday. Fraser jumped up the leaderboard after starting the day five shots behind to go eight under and close in on his second Tour win after the 2003 Russian Open. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Morning Leadoff  Jul 24, 2009
    TGC - European PGA Tour, SAS Masters, second round, at Malmo, Sweden. 11 a.m.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Pro tours at a glance  Jul 23, 2009
    EUROPEANEvent: SAS MastersSite: Malmo, Sweden. Schedule: Today-Sunday. (Boston Globe)

    Carlson Hotels Worldwide Brands Honored at 48 Locations By Expedia(R) Insiders' Select(TM) List  Jul 10, 2009
    Radisson SAS Hotel, Malmo, Sweden. Radisson SAS St. Helen's Hotel Dublin, Ireland. (PR Newswire)

    Third Quarter Report for Diamyd Medical AB (publ), Fiscal Year 2008/2009  Jul 1, 2009
    The study is led by Helena Elding Larsson, a pediatrician at the UMAS university hospital in Malmo ... The study is led by Helena Elding Larsson, a pediatrician at the UMAS university hospital in Malmo, Sweden ... The study is led by Helena Elding Larsson, a pediatrician at the UMAS university hospital in Malmo, Sweden. (Primezone Releases)

    Germany beats England 4-0 to win Euro U21 title  Jun 30, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden (AP) -Germany beat England 4-0 to win the European Under-21 Championship on Monday night in front of a near sellout crowd at Malmo Stadium. Gonzalo Castro opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and Mesut Ozil made it 2-0 three minutes into the second half with a long-range free-kick that embarrassed stand-in goalkeeper Scott Loach, who appeared wrong-footed and could only palm the ball into his own net. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    * England survive thriller to set up final with Germany  Jun 28, 2009
    Germany also advanced to tomorrows final in Malmo after fullback Andreas Becks long-range strike earned a 1-0 win over Italy. Beck blasted a shot past Italy goalkeeper Andrea Consigli from 30m three minutes into the second half. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    England, Germany advance to final of Euro U21s  Jun 28, 2009
    The final is on Monday at Malmo. Sweden rallied from three goals down at halftime against England to force the shootout. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Sweden beats 5-1 Belarus in U21 European Championship  Jun 17, 2009
    Sweden's Rasmus Elm is mobbed by teammates as they celebrate his goal against Belarus during their U21 European Championship soccer match at Malmo New Stadium in Malmo June 16, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)

    Sweden beats Belarus 5-1  Jun 17, 2009
    Sweden's Rasmus Elm is mobbed by teammates as they celebrate his goal against Belarus during their U21 European Championship soccer match at Malmo New Stadium in Malmo June 16, 2009 ... Sweden's Ola Toivonen jumps over Belarus' Pavel Chesnovski during their U21 European Championship soccer match at Malmo New Stadium in Malmo June 16, 2009. (People's Daily Online, China)

    Swedish court convicts man for Davis match riot  Jun 16, 2009
    The Malmo district court on Wednesday sentenced the man to nine months in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of $17,200 ... The matches were played without spectators after Malmo city officials said they could not guarantee security at the venue ... The decision cost the Swedish tennis federation $25,000 in fines, and Malmo was banned from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    U21 European Championship History  Jun 16, 2009
    The final tournament in Halmstad, Gothenburg, Malmo, Helsingborg will run from June 15-29 with the final taking place on June 29, when the 17th title will be decided. Challenge Cup Beginnings. (Suite101.com)

    ITF cuts Davis Cup fine against Sweden by $5K  Jun 16, 2009
    The IFT in April fined the Swedish tennis federation $25,000 for the decision and banned Malmo from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years, a verdict that prompted the Swedes to appeal. Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city, has a left-leaning local government and a large Muslim minority ... Critics, including the Israeli team, said Malmo was caving in to threats of violence from anti-Israel groups. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    ITF reduces Sweden fine for closed-door match  Jun 16, 2009
    The IFT in April fined the Swedish tennis federation US$25,000 for the decision and banned Malmo from hosting Davis Cup games for five years, a verdict which prompted the Swedes to appeal. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    SONIC YOUTH etc.: SENSATIONAL FIX  Jun 2, 2009
    SENSATIONAL FIX - Malmo Konsthall - absolutearts ... - HCG Gallery - National Gallery of Art - Simon Lee Gallery - Malmo Konsthall - EuroNanoForum 2009 - Photomedia Center - Erna Hecey Gallery - Pump House Gallery - First Street Gallery - Brunswick Street Gallery - New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) - Edinburgh Printmakers - Edge Gallery - Zach Feuer Gallery - Mint Museum of Art - Transart Institute, Berlin Summer Program. (AbsoluteArts.com)

    DNA Deletion Makes Swedish Chlamydia 'Invisible'  May 23, 2009
    Of particular interest to the team was the new Swedish strain provided by collaborators at Malmo University Hospital, Sweden. The genome of the Swedish strain features an evolutionary 'hiccup' that allowed it to go undetected in Sweden for several months. (Science Daily)

    Sweden: Draw keeps unbeaten Elfsborg on top  May 11, 2009
    Wilton Figueiredo scored off a rebound to give Malmo FF a 2-1 win over Djurgarden. It was the Brazilian's first goal in four games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Venues for Davis Cup quarterfinals announced  Apr 7, 2009
    The best-of-five series was played behind closed doors in Malmo because local authorities said they couldn't guarantee security at the venue. The Davis Cup Committee fined the Swedish tennis federation $25,000 last week and the city of Malmo was banned from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    * Sports Briefs  Apr 4, 2009
    The Swedish tennis federation has been fined US$25,000 and Malmo, Sweden, has been banned from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years after the citys authorities opted to play the tie against Israel behind closed doors ... The safety of the Israeli team members in Malmo X a city with a large Muslim community X prompted the local authorities to act. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    Davis Cup match without fans nets Sweden fine  Apr 3, 2009
    LONDON -- The Swedish tennis federation was fined $25,000 on Thursday and the city of Malmo banned from hosting Davis Cup matches for five years because of the decision to play Israel behind closed doors ... Critics, including the Israeli team, said Malmo was caving in to threats of violence from anti-Israel groups ... "The committee strongly condemned the decision by the city government of Malmo to refuse to allow spectators to attend the matches and the resultant fact that the Swedish Tennis... (ESPN -- Tennis)

    * Soccer Shorts  Mar 19, 2009
    Galatasaray midfielder Tobias Linderoth and Malmo midfielder Daniel Andersson are also out with injuries. CANADA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Minus Zlatan, Sweden calls Larsson vs. Portugal  Mar 18, 2009
    Galatasaray midfielder Tobias Linderoth and Malmo midfielder Daniel Andersson are also out with injuries. Larsson returned to international play for last year's European Championship, but struggled with a thigh injury toward the end of the year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    What are Cities Doing to Go "Green?"  Mar 12, 2009
    London, Copenhagen, Sydney, Barcelona, Bogota and Bangkok, not to mention Sweden s Malmo, Ecuador s Bah;a de Car;quez and Uganda s Kampala, also score high for their green attributes and attitudes. Green cities abound in North America, too. (Scientific American)

    A Swedish filmmaker comes back into focus  Mar 11, 2009
    "I haven't really thought about that," Troell said by phone from his home near Malmo recently before politely moving the discussion to more relevant topics, like the opening in New York and Los Angeles on Friday of his latest movie, "Everlasting Moments," a 2009 Golden Globe nominee for best foreign-language film ... It differs from his earlier American releases in being primarily a domestic drama, tracking the life of a poor Malmo family. (International Herald Tribune)

    In the Arena: Davis Cup a survivor of weather and politics  Mar 10, 2009
    The closest, most compelling series turned out to be the one in Malmo, Sweden, that no fans were allowed to buy tickets to watch. And even when spectators elsewhere managed to get their hands on tickets, they were not allowed to use them on Friday in Benidorm, Spain, after high winds destroyed part of the temporary stadium that was to be used for the matches between Spain and Serbia. (International Herald Tribune)

    Israel overcomes Sweden in spite of protesters  Mar 10, 2009
    Officials in the Swedish city of Malmo didn't allow spectators at the Israel-Sweden matches, saying they could not guarantee the Israelis' security. Israel has faced protests worldwide since its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which ended in mid-January. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Roddick closes out Davis Cup victory for U.S.  Mar 10, 2009
    Israel made the quarters for the first time since 1987, winning both singles matches to oust seven-time champion Sweden 3-2 in Malmo. beat Andreas Vinciguerra 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, 8-6 in a series overshadowed by political protests and played in a nearly empty arena. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Israel wins protest-marred Davis Cup match  Mar 10, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden - Israel reached the Davis Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1987, winning both singles matches Sunday to oust seven-time champion Sweden 3-2 in a series overshadowed by politics and protests ... Critics, including the Israeli team, said Malmo was caving in to threats of violence from anti-Israel groups. (MSNBC -- International)

    Anti-Israel protesters fight cops at Davis Cup  Mar 9, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden - Dozens of anti-Israe 00004000 l activists clashed with police Saturday as they tried to storm a closed arena where Sweden and Israel were playing a Davis Cup tennis match ... The clashes erupted after about 7,000 people gathered at a square in downtown Malmo to hear speeches condemning Israel's offensive in Gaza and urging support for Palestinians ... Organizers of the "stop the match'' protest had said the demonstration would be peaceful, but extreme-left activists had vowed to... (MSNBC -- International)

    Nadal defeats Djokovic »  Mar 9, 2009
    Critics, including the Israeli team, said Malmo was caving in to threats of violence from anti-Israel groups. On Saturday, scores of rock-throwing protesters bent on stopping the match clashed with police in an attempt to storm the arena. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Djokovic in awe of Nadal  Mar 9, 2009
    Israel defied violent demonstrations as well as a virtually empty stadium in Malmo to come from behind and beat Sweden 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals for only the second time. Harel Levy sealed the crucial point by beating Andreas Vinciguerra 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, 8-6 after Israel had started the final day 2-1 down. (iAfrica.com)

    Davis Cup Results  Mar 9, 2009
    Sweden 2, Israel 3 at Malmo, Sweden. Thomas Johansson, Sweden, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    post a comment »  Mar 9, 2009
    Posted by: Gunnar , Malmo , Sweden 07 March 2009. In view of the economic crisis and the disappointed military performances in Iraq, the USA government truly should rethink its Middle East strategy. (International Herald Tribune)

    Czechs dump French, Israelis shock Swedes  Mar 9, 2009
    Citing security fears, Malmo city council had ordered the match played behind closed doors. Joining the Spaniards, the Czechs and the Israelis in the last eight were Germany and Russia, who posted wins over Austria and Romania respectively. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Guccione saves day as Hewitt falters  Mar 9, 2009
    But violent protests continued to mar the World Group match between Sweden and Israel in Malmo, where dozens of masked youths among 10,000 demonstrators protesting against Israel's recent Gaza offensive clashed with police. AAP, AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Sweden's rising Muslim tide  Mar 9, 2009
    Malmo, which has one of the highest percentage of Muslims of any western European city, illustrates the challenges facing a continent whose native population is increasingly wary of a rapidly expanding and often discontented Muslim population ... But although the attacks on Becirov's mosque have generated support from Muslims in Sweden and abroad, many Malmo Muslims are turning to increasingly radical forms of Islam - in some cases alienated by Becirov himself ... "These neighborhoods are... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)

    Anti-Israel protest staged at Sweden tennis match  Mar 8, 2009
    Malmo, which is Sweden's third largest city and is ruled by a left-of-centre coalition, was heavily criticised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and by Israeli players for its decision to close the stadium to the public. Around 1,000 police officers have cordoned off a large area around the stadium to prevent protesters from getting in. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Argentina, Croatia into Davis Cup quarters  Mar 8, 2009
    Sweden edged ahead of Israel 2-1 in a near empty arena in Malmo when Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt beat Andy Ram and Amir Hadad 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 as police clashed with anti-Israel demonstrators outside ... Malmo officials had closed the venue to the public, citing security risks. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Sports news briefs: 3/8/09 (Today)  Mar 8, 2009
    Sweden took a 2-1 lead against Israel by winning the doubles as police held off dozens of anti-Israel protesters who tried to storm the barricades outside the 4,000-seat Baltic Hall in Malmo. Speed skating. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Violence »  Mar 8, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden -- While demonstrators clashed with police outside the near-empty stadium, Sweden won the doubles match Saturday to take a 2-1 lead against Israel in the Davis Cup series ... Israel's Harel Levy finds it a lonely scene as only 300 'special guests' were allowed to attend the Davis Cup matches in Malmo, Sweden, because of security issues ... Malmo officials had closed the venue to the public, citing security risks and protests against Israel because of the recent offensive in the... (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Clashes in Sweden at Israel match  Mar 8, 2009
    Dozens of anti-Israel demonstrators have clashed with Swedish police in Malmo as they sought to disrupt a tennis match between Sweden and Israel ... Swedish police said the clashes near the Baltic Hall arena began soon after thousands of people attended the peaceful Stop the Match rally in central Malmo ... Only about 300 specially-chosen guests were allowed to watch the doubles match, because Malmo officials said they could not guarantee security at the venue. (BBC News -- Europe)

    2 killed in attack near army base  Mar 8, 2009
    SWEDEN Anti-Israel activists, police clash at event MALMO - Dozens of rock-throwing anti-Israel activists clashed with police yesterday in an attempt to storm a closed arena where Swedish and Israeli teams were playing a Davis Cup tennis match. A half-dozen people were charged with rioting, police said. (Boston Globe)

    Roddick wins in 3 sets in Davis Cup opener  Mar 7, 2009
    Sweden and Israel were tied 1-1 in Malmo in an arena with no fans. Swedish organizers feared protests against Israel following the recent offensive in the Gaza Strip. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Roddick evens Davis Cup match against Swiss  Mar 7, 2009
    "I think the louder they go, the better I play,'' he said. In other first-round series, Russia (over Romania), Argentina (over Netherlands) and Croatia (over Chile) took 2-0 leads. Tied 1-1 were Czech Republic-France and Germany-Austria. Sweden and Israel were tied 1-1 in Malmo in an arena with no fans. Swedish organizers feared protests against Israel following the recent offensive in the Gaza Strip. The start of the Spain-Serbia series in Benidorm, Spain, was postponed because strong wind... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Israel level with Sweden at Davis Cup  Mar 7, 2009
    In the Swedish harbour city of Malmo, Friday's singles went ahead in front of fewer than 400 people -- journalists, sponsors and guests -- after local officials decided to close the 4,000-seat Baltic Hall to the public. "It's sad. It's the wrong decision but it was nice to get a few supporters inside the arena," Sela told journalists. (International Herald Tribune)

    DAVIS CUP: Friday's World Group results  Mar 7, 2009
    Roddick rolls, Blake falters in first day of Davis Cup action - USATODAY.com. Roddick rolls, Blake falters in first day of Davis Cup action. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Friday's Sports In Brief  Mar 7, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden (AP) In a stadium without spectators, Dudi Sela outlasted Andreas Vinciguerra 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 11-9 to pull Israel even with Sweden in the Davis Cup. The match was played without fans because of Swedish organizers' fears of demonstrations and protests against Israel due to the recent offensive in the Gaza Strip. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Roddick rolls, Blake falters in first day of Davis Cup action  Mar 7, 2009
    By Kevin Lamarque, Reuters. U.S. captain Patrick McEnroe keeps an eye on James Blake during a changeover in Friday's match. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Sweden and Israel tied 1-1 in Davis Cup  Mar 7, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden (AP) - Dudi Sela outlasted Andreas Vinciguerra 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 11-9 to pull Israel level with Sweden in a Davis Cup tie played in a near-empty stadium heavily guarded by police on Friday ... "We didn't want to come all the way to Malmo without watching tennis." ... "I think Malmo should have stopped the match completely, but to play in an empty arena is a half victory," protester Oscar Schon told The Associated Press. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Israel's Ram blasts ITF for no fans at Davis Cup  Mar 6, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden (AP) -Israel's Andy Ram blasted the International Tennis Federation on Thursday for allowing the Davis Cup series in Sweden to be played in an empty stadium without fans ... "Politics won over sports. That's sad. You don't see that very often in tennis.''Ram was embroiled in an international controversy last month after Israeli player Shahar Peer was denied entry for the WTA's Dubai Tennis Championships. After an international outcry against the decision, Ram was allowed to play in... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    * Politics overshadows Davis Cup tie  Mar 6, 2009
    Sweden will host a Davis Cup tie this weekend in an empty stadium when they face Israel in Malmo in the first round of the World Group ... In Malmo, the decision to play without fans sparked criticism from tennis officials in both Sweden and Israel, as well as the International Tennis Federation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Ram blasts ITF »  Mar 6, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden -- Israel's criticized the International Tennis Federation on Thursday for allowing the Davis Cup series in Sweden to be played in an empty stadium without fans. "They say it's bad but they don't do anything. They have to act," the doubles specialist told The Associated Press after the draw for the best-of-five series in Malmo ... Ram said the ITF should have put more pressure on Malmo officials who decided to play the first-round matchup in a closed arena because of fears of... (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Ram: Crowd ban is stupid  Mar 5, 2009
    MALMO: Israeli tennis player Andy Ram said Swedish authorities made a stupid decision when they chose to ban Davis Cup fans from attending the best-of-five series between the two countries. Ram, one of the players embroiled in an international controversy last month over entry into the United Arab Emirates, said Tuesday that the decision to play the first round series in Malmo between Israel and Sweden in an empty stadium could inspire other countries to follow suit ... But Malmo city... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Sweden-Israel Davis Cup overshadowed by politics  Mar 5, 2009
    The Swedes face Israel in Malmo in the first round of the World Group, and authorities decided to play the best-of-five series from Friday through Sunday in a closed arena due to fears of demonstrations and protests against Israel ... "We know for Roger it wasn't an easy decision to make, but I think it's very important for his career that he make this decision,'' teammate Stanislas Wawrinka said.Also in the first round, it's Argentina vs. Netherlands in Buenos Aires; Czech Republic vs. France... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Swedes shut door on Israel, and common sense  Mar 5, 2009
    Israel's Davis Cup team will play Sweden in a nearly empty arena in Malmo this weekend because the town fathers don't like Israelis ... "But what is not acceptable is when politicians use sport for their own position. Surely, the city of Malmo will not be welcome to organize such an event again. We will discuss this when we meet with the Davis Cup committee and board of the ITF at the end of March.''None of it, from after-the-fact promises to the angry demonstrations expected outside Malmo's... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Ram ripsdecision to ban crowd  Mar 4, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden (AP) -Israeli tennis player Andy Ram said Swedish authorities made a "stupid decision'' when they chose to ban Davis Cup fans from attending the best-of-five series between the two countries.Ram, one of the players embroiled in an international controversy last month over entry into the United Arab Emirates, said Tuesday that the decision to play the first round series in Malmo between Israel and Sweden in an empty stadium could inspire other countries to follow suit."I think it... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Ram: Israel-Sweden fan ban a 'stupid decision'  Mar 4, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden -- Israeli tennis player said Swedish authorities made a "stupid decision" when they barred fans from the Davis Cup series between the nations ... He said Tuesday the decision to play the first-round series in Malmo between Israel and Sweden in an empty stadium could inspire other countries to follow suit ... But Malmo city officials decided to keep the fans away because they said they couldn't guarantee security at the 4,000-seat Baltic Hall. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Pioneering Diamyd(r) Study to Prevent Childhood Diabetes Approved  Mar 4, 2009
    At Malmo University Hospital, Lund University in Sweden, large screening tests results in a continuous identification of children that are subject to a very high risk of developing type 1 diabetes ... But now, and I have to admit it feels almost a bit unreal, we may for the first time have a real opportunity to save these children from the disease,'' says Helena Elding Larsson, pediatrician from Malmo and researcher at Lund University in Sweden. (Primezone Releases)

    Wild give 4 years, $24m to Backstrom  Mar 4, 2009
    He said the decision to play the first-round series in Malmo between Israel and Sweden in an empty stadium could inspire other countries to follow suit. David Nalbandian pulled out of Argentina's Davis Cup opener against the Netherlands this weekend because of a viral infection. (Boston Globe)

    Heavy police presence for Israel-Sweden match  Feb 27, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden -- About 1,000 police from seven counties will handle security ahead of Sweden's Davis Cup match against Israel next week amid fears that protests could turn violent ... Sweden's squad is practicing in Stockholm this weekend before heading to Malmo ... Malmo, Sweden's third largest city, has a left-leaning local government and a large Muslim minority. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Ram, lone Israeli left at Dubai, loses in doubles  Feb 26, 2009
    "A few people were supporting him because of the controversy, but apart from that, it was just another tennis match,'' said Matt Nickels, a Dubai-based retail company employee from Britain. United Arab Emirates has no diplomatic relationship with Israel, but Israelis with dual citizenship have entered the country for international sports and business events using second-country passports. On some occasions, Israeli passport holders have been allowed entry for meetings held by the United Nations... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Toyota Charters Boat to Store Unsold Cars  Feb 26, 2009
    The Japanese auto giant told Lloyds List that it has chartered a 2,500-car capacity ship that will simply sit at a dock in Malmo, Sweden. We have space for 12,500 cars in Malmo, which acts as a distribution center for all the Nordic countries, Toyota spokesman Etienne Plas told Lloyds. (Newsmax)

    Israeli doubles player Ram loses Dubai opener  Feb 26, 2009
    The Davis Cup series between Sweden and Israel next week will be played in Malmo without spectators. Swedish organizers said they anticipated anti-Israeli demonstrations. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    RB Taylor visits with Bills, Patriots  Feb 25, 2009
    Davis Cup matches between Sweden and Israel will be played without spectators in Malmo next month. Swedish organizers cited security concerns for the closed-door policy because anti-Israeli demonstrations are expected. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Sweden-Israel Davis Cup to go ahead without fans  Feb 25, 2009
    STOCKHOLM (AP) -The Davis Cup match between Sweden and Israel will go ahead as planned - without spectators in the southern city of Malmo - after an attempt to move the venue to Stockholm fell through ... Malmo, Sweden's third largest city, has a left-leaning local government and a large Muslim minority ... "I'm very disappointed. We worked intensely with this for a few days but had to give up,'' she said, adding that Malmo's decision was political. "It's regrettable that Malmo doesn't engage in... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Gibson, Williams lead Cavs past Grizzlies  Feb 25, 2009
    Davis Cup match to go ahead in Malmo with no fans: The Davis Cup matches between Sweden and Israel will be played without spectators in Malmo next month ... Several anti-Israeli demonstrations have been planned in Malmo. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Injured Soderling to miss Swedish Davis Cup tie  Feb 24, 2009
    who came out of retirement last year, had also ruled himself out of the tie in Malmo after saying he was not yet ready for five-set matches. a reliable Davis Cup performer for Sweden, quit tennis at the end of 2008. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Sweden-Israel Cup tie may move to Stockholm  Feb 24, 2009
    STOCKHOLM (AP) -Stockholm may replace Malmo as host of the Davis Cup match between Sweden and Israel after the original venue said it would ban spectators due to security reasons ... Several anti-Israeli demonstrations were planned in Malmo during the best-of-five series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    What Sweden means by Davis Cup shutout  Feb 24, 2009
    It's a simple matter, really: the city of Malmo's recreation council decided last week that it will ban spectators from attending the Davis Cup match between Sweden and Israel scheduled to run from March 6 to 8 in its municipal arena ... Malmo's Social Democratic mayor says he would have preferred a total boycott because "in this situation," following the fighting in Gaza, "we shouldn't have any matches with Israel." A member of the recreation committee, Carlos Gonzales-Ramos of the Left Party,... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Murray advances in Dubai event  Feb 24, 2009
    DAVIS CUP: Stockholm may replace Malmo as host of the March 6-8 Davis Cup World Group match between Sweden and Israel after the original venue said it would ban spectators for security issues caused by several planned anti-Israeli demonstrations. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    * Israel Davis Cup tie to take place with no spectators  Feb 20, 2009
    AGENCIES, STOCKHOLM AND MALMO, SWEDEN Friday, Feb 20, 2009, Page 20 ... Malmo officials announced the decision after a vote on the issue in the citys recreational committee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Tennis | Davis Cup: No fans allowed when Sweden hosts Israel  Feb 19, 2009
    Malmo officials announced the decision after a vote on the issue in the city's recreational committee ... The Malmo decision came after Israeli player Shahar Peer was denied a visa to play in this week's Dubai Tennis Championships. (International Herald Tribune)

    No fans allowed for Sweden-Israel Davis Cup  Feb 19, 2009
    MALMO, Sweden -- Sweden and Israel will play their first-round Davis Cup match in an empty arena next month because of security concerns ... Malmo officials announced the decision after a vote on the issue in the city's recreational committee ... The Malmo decision came after Israeli player was denied a visa to play in this week's Dubai Tennis Championships. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Sweden, Israel to play match in an empty arena  Feb 19, 2009
    Malmo officials announced the decision after a vote on the issue in the city. MALMO, Sweden (AP) -- Sweden and Israel will play their first-round Davis Cup match in an empty arena next month because of security concerns ... Malmo officials announced the decision after a vote on the issue in the city's recreational committee. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Pirate Bay joy at charge change  Feb 18, 2009
    It is very rare to win half the target in just one and a half days and it is clear that the prosecutor took strong note of what we said yesterday," defence lawyer Per E Samuelson told the TorrentFreak website, which reports on developments in the BitTorrent file-sharing community. BitTorrent is a legal application used by many file-shares to swap content because of the fast and efficient manner it distributes files. No copyright content is hosted on The Pirate Bay's web servers; instead the site... (BBC News -- Europe)

    Common gene variants increase risk of hypertension, may lead to new therapies  Feb 16, 2009
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