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Danish journalist union sues anti-Islam groups over cartoon use

Danish journalist union sues anti-Islam groups over cartoon useCopenhagen - The Danish Union of Journalists said Thursday it wanted damages from two Danish anti-Islam groups that used a newspaper cartoonist's work without his permission.

Acting on behalf of newspaper cartoonist Kurt Westergaard, the union said it wanted 200,000 kroner (42.000 dollars) in damages for the illegal use of the cartoon that depicted the prophet Mohammed with a bomb in his turban.

It was published on websites and placards in connection with a protest in March, despite a court order.

Danish health care workers strike

Copenhagen  -  A strike by some 100,000 Danish nurses and other health care workers Wednesday impacted scores of hospitals, kindergartens and nursing homes across Denmark.

Danish premier: No decision yet on Olympic ceremony

Danish premier: No decision yet on Olympic ceremony

Danish health care workers to strike

Copenhagen- Danish nurses and other health care workers are set to strike next week after statae-mediated wage talks failed, it was announced early Saturday.

Custody extended for "murder plot" Tunisians in Denmark

Copenhagen - A Danish court Wednesday ordered two Tunisian nationals facing deportation to remain in custody over allegations they planned to murder a newspaper cartoonist.

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