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From Iceland to Iran and Iraq: One man’s mission to help free Elizabeth Tsurkov

Former lawmaker Birgir Thorarinsson used connections, persistence, and nationality to convince a dangerous militia to drop ...
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Thor Bjornsson's Stuns Fans With Impressive Comeback to Win Back Iceland’s Strongest Man Title

Thor Bjornsson can't stop winning. The Iceland’s Strongest Man competition took place over August 8 and 9, and Bjornsson claimed the crown for the 12th time. He first competed in 2010, finishing third ...
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The man who stole himself : the slave odyssey of Hans Jonathan / Gisli Palsson ; translated from the Icelandic by Anna Yates

Prologue: a man of many worlds -- The island of St. Croix -- "A house negro" -- "The mulatto Hans Jonathan" -- "Said to be the secretary" -- Among the sugar barons -- Copenhagen -- A child near the ...