Global Surveillance theme
As it turns out, even thieves have to contend with the weight of international relations, because when you steal a tuning fork from England, you're also potentially stealing a lesson for Norway's lawmakers – and that's a trade worth watching.
Norwegian Tuning Fork Thief Faces UK Court Battle Over Claim of Bona Fide Gift A Norwegian tuning fork case is being heard in a British court, where the defendant claims they are innocent of theft. The tuning fork in question had a value of over 12,000 kronor and was bought by a man in Norway who later sold it to a Swedish company. According to the prosecution, the defendant admitted to taking the tuning fork without paying for it while working as a salesman in England. They claimed that the tuning fork was a gift from an acquaintance, but the prosecution argues that this is not a valid excuse. The Norwegian court's decision is expected to have implications for similar cases in Norway and other countries. The defendant faces up to six months in prison if found guilty. See article on SVT News.
Syria Signs Iran Surveillance Treaty, Resists Economic Pressure Syria's leadership has signed a significant treaty where the country is under Iranian surveillance. Syria will not become a pawn in Iran for the world economy. It appears that there has been no negative effect from Syria being under Iranian surveillance, as the US continues to impose its economic embargo on the country. Despite this, it is said that Syria's leadership has acquired one of the most effective levers in the world, which according to some can give such an economical superiority for the respected country's economy and trade. See article on SVT News.