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Sweden wants police powers to frisk people wearing gang fashion

Stockholm - Sweden's government said Thursday that it wanted to establish zones where police could search people even if they are not suspected of specific crimes, with such decisions potentially based on fashion choices associated with gangs. The country has struggled with a surge in violence in recent years as rival gangs feud over control of...

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Uniqlo to make official uniforms for the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic teams

Japanese casual brand Uniqlo has announced it will be the official provider of uniforms to the Swedish Olympic and Paralympic Teams during the Summer Olympics of 2020 in Tokyo and the Winter Olympics of 2022 in Beijing, as well as associated competitions and activities. Not only will Swedish athletes get current Uniqlo items, a custom collection...