41.   The Finnish concern dropped its bid for Storebrand in November after failing to secure a large enough stake and meeting Norwegian government opposition.

42.   The Finnish concern dropped its bid in November after failing to secure a large enough stake and meeting Norwegian government opposition.

43.   The independent group received money from the Norwegian government and from other organizations for the trade-in drive.

44.   The Norwegian government announced the appointment Friday.

45.   The Norwegian government does not expect Russia to retaliate by expelling Norwegian diplomats.

46.   The Norwegian government has also chosen a tough line against Iran because of the death order.

47.   The Norwegian government has held Israel responsible, but Israeli officials never have admitted involvement.

48.   The Norwegian government is mediating between the two sides.

49.   The Norwegian government spent more than two years trying to bring the two sides to the negotiating table.

50.   The ministry cannot act against Roed-Larsen because he is no longer employed by the Norwegian government.