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The Morning GIF: Assangeology

The WikiLeaks founder gets down.

On Jun 20, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Sweden rejects Stephen Colbert’s bid to become an “artificial Swedener”

Despite popular support for Colbert, the official @sweden Twitter account will stay Swedish-citizens-only (for now).

On Jun 19, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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The Hater: Why @Sweden’s Sonja is the best Twitter user ever

In less than a week, @Sweden's latest user, Sonja, has mastered the art of trolling. 

On Jun 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Colbert hopes to conquer @Sweden

Colbert thinks he can do better. Who could argue?

On Jun 13, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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Sweden’s citizen-powered Twitter account takes a strange turn

Sweden's national Twitter feed is run by a different Swedish citizen every week, but this week's tweets may be a bit more bizarre than the country bargained for.

On Jun 11, 2012 by David Holmes

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Julian Assange loses extradition appeal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange learned from the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom that he can indeed face extradition to Sweden for questioning about alleged sexual misconduct.

On May 30, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Verdict in WikiLeaks founder’s extradition expected soon

Assange has a long line of state-enemies waiting in the wings.

On May 29, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

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Curating an alternative view of Sweden on Twitter

Each week, Curators of Sweden turns over the its official Twitter account to a different resident, resulting in a varied and unique look at life in the country. 

On Jan 17, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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