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<p>Anders Behring Breivik, who now goes by the name Fjotolf Hansen, is a Norwegian right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in a bomb and gun rampage in 2011. The mass murderer sued the Norwegian state for breaching his human rights for the second time on Monday, claiming that his solitary confinement since 2012 amounts to inhumane treatment under the European Convention on Human Rights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about him:&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Anders Behring Breivik?</strong></h2>

<p>Åsne Seierstad, an investigative reporter, in his book <em>One of Us: The Story of Anders Breivik and the Massacre in Norway</em>, has given a detailed account of Anders Behring Breivik, who dressed as a police officer and murdered 69 boys and girls and eight adults in a summer camp for young socialists on the island of Utøya after a bomb attack in Oslo in 2011.</p>

<p>First arrested at the age of 16 for spraying graffiti on the walls, Breivik grew up in an expensive area of Oslo. At 20, he chaired the local Oslo branch of the anti-immigration Progress Party.</p>

<p>In 2005, Breivik joined a gun club. According to the Norwegian tax authority figures, he declared no income in 2009. He financed the terror attack with $142000 using nine credit cards.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a compendium titled "2083: A European Declaration of Independence," Breivik mentioned his opposition to Islam and Feminism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court appointed two teams of forensic psychiatrists who examined Breivik before his trial in 2012. While the first team diagnosed him with paranoid schizophrenia, the second team concluded that he had narcissistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder.</p>

<p>In 2016, Breivik sued the Norwegian Correctional Service for violating his human rights. However, the justice system dismissed it despite a lower court ruling. Later, in 2017, he filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights, but it was dismissed&nbsp;in 2018.</p>

<p>Although Breivik was eligible to be paroled after serving 10 years of his 21-year sentence in January 2022, the court refused his request for parole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Breivik is held in a two-story complex with a kitchen, a dining room, a TV room with an Xbox, and several armchairs. He also has a fitness room with weights, a treadmill and a rowing machine. Øystein Storrvik, Breivik's lawyer, says he can't have meaningful relationships with anyone from the outside world.&nbsp;</p>

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Anders Behring Breivik, who now goes by the name Fjotolf Hansen, is a Norwegian right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in a bomb and gun rampage in 2011. The mass murderer sued the Norwegian state for breaching his human rights for the second time on Monday, claiming that his solitary confinement since 2012 amounts to inhumane treatment under the European Convention on Human Rights.

Anders Behring Breivik, who now goes by the name Fjotolf Hansen, is a Norwegian right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in a bomb and gun rampage in 2011. The mass murderer sued the Norwegian state for breaching his human rights for the second time on Monday, claiming that his solitary confinement since 2012 amounts to inhumane treatment under the European Convention on Human Rights. Here's everything you need to know about him: Who is Anders Behring Breivik? Åsne Seierstad, an investigative reporter, in his book One of Us: The Story of Anders Breivik and the Massacre in Norway, has given a detailed account of Anders Behring Breivik, who dressed as a police officer and murdered 69 boys and girls and eight adults in a summer camp for young socialists on the island of Utøya after a bomb attack in Oslo in 2011. First arrested at the age of 16 for spraying graffiti on the walls, Breivik grew up in an expensive area of Oslo. At 20, he chaired the local Oslo branch of the anti-immigration Progress Party. In 2005, Breivik joined a gun club. According to the Norwegian tax authority figures, he declared no income in 2009. He financed the terror attack with $142000 using nine credit cards. ALSO READ | Two Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza In a compendium titled "2083: A European Declaration of Independence," Breivik mentioned his opposition to Islam and Feminism. The court appointed two teams of forensic psychiatrists who examined Breivik before his trial in 2012. While the first team diagnosed him with paranoid schizophrenia, the second team concluded that he had narcissistic personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. In 2016, Breivik sued the Norwegian Correctional Service for violating his human rights. However, the justice system dismissed it despite a lower court ruling. Later, in 2017, he filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights, but it was dismissed in 2018. Although Breivik was eligible to be paroled after serving 10 years of his 21-year sentence in January 2022, the court refused his request for parole. Currently, Breivik is held in a two-story complex with a kitchen, a dining room, a TV room with an Xbox, and several armchairs. He also has a fitness room with weights, a treadmill and a rowing machine. Øystein Storrvik, Breivik's lawyer, says he can't have meaningful relationships with anyone from the outside world. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Anders Behring Breivik? Mass murderer who has sued Norway for violating his human rights

<p>In 2011, billionaire Elon Musk promised to send man to Mars in next 10 years. A decade later, netizens seeks an update on the plan.&nbsp;With the aim of making humanity a “multi-planetary species”, the CEO of SpaceX has looked to come up with a colony on the red planet. A prototype of rocket, which is capable of taking crew and cargo to Mars, is being developed by the spacecraft engineering company.&nbsp;Musk shared his plans about Mars in an interview with Wall Street Journal in April 2011. In it, the billionaire had given a time frame on when humans may land on Mars. “Best case, 10 years. Worst case, 15 to 20 years,” Musk said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the completion of 10 years, the interview has come to fore again. A screenshot of Musk's quote was also shared by a Twitter user. It has gone viral and has got&nbsp;37,600 likes and&nbsp;3,048 retweets. It has also attracted hundreds of comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“To help him keep that promise, we should send him asap,” a user joked on social media. “Hey @elonmusk, where are you on that Mars mission?” said another user.&nbsp;On Twitter, Musk had revealed earlier this year that he now sees 2029 as the earliest year when humans may be able to take their first step on Mars. &nbsp;</p>

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In 2011, billionaire Elon Musk promised to send man to Mars in next 10 years. A decade later, netizens seeks an update on the plan. With the aim of making humanity a “multi-planetary species”, the CEO of SpaceX has looked to come up with a colony on the red planet.

In 2011, billionaire Elon Musk promised to send man to Mars in next 10 years. A decade later, netizens seeks an update on the plan. With the aim of making humanity a “multi-planetary species”, the CEO of SpaceX has looked to come up with a colony on the red planet. A prototype of rocket, which is capable of taking crew and cargo to Mars, is being developed by the spacecraft engineering company. Musk shared his plans about Mars in an interview with Wall Street Journal in April 2011. In it, the billionaire had given a time frame on when humans may land on Mars. “Best case, 10 years. Worst case, 15 to 20 years,” Musk said. Also Read: NASA’s rover found alien doorway on Mars? Find out truth pic.twitter.com/AO6WqO2XJI — Wild Geerters (@steinkobbe) May 30, 2022 × After the completion of 10 years, the interview has come to fore again. A screenshot of Musk's quote was also shared by a Twitter user. It has gone viral and has got 37,600 likes and 3,048 retweets. It has also attracted hundreds of comments. Watch: Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? × “To help him keep that promise, we should send him asap,” a user joked on social media. “Hey @elonmusk, where are you on that Mars mission?” said another user. On Twitter, Musk had revealed earlier this year that he now sees 2029 as the earliest year when humans may be able to take their first step on Mars. 2029 feels like a pivotal year. I’d be surprised if we don’t have AGI by then. Hopefully, people on Mars too. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 30, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-haryana-should-take-steps-to-convert-stubble-into-cng-coal-kejriwal-261828">Haryana</a> government led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday promoted 14 IAS officers of 2011 batch to the Junior Administrative Grade of IAS cadre post.<br />
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The officers who have been promoted include Amit Khatri, Vinay Pratap Singh, Aditya Dahiya, Mukul Kumar, Naresh Kumar, Anju Chaudhry, Mahavir Kaushik, Yash Pal, Virender Singh Hooda, Yashendra Singh, Narhari Singh Banger, Rajiv Mehta, and Pradeep Kumar.<br />
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The government also granted performa promotion to Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti, who is presently on the Central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), said an official statement.</p>


The Haryana government led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday promoted 14 IAS officers of 2011 batch to the Junior Administrative Grade of IAS cadre post.

The Haryana government led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday promoted 14 IAS officers of 2011 batch to the Junior Administrative Grade of IAS cadre post. The officers who have been promoted include Amit Khatri, Vinay Pratap Singh, Aditya Dahiya, Mukul Kumar, Naresh Kumar, Anju Chaudhry, Mahavir Kaushik, Yash Pal, Virender Singh Hooda, Yashendra Singh, Narhari Singh Banger, Rajiv Mehta, and Pradeep Kumar. The government also granted performa promotion to Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti, who is presently on the Central deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), said an official statement.

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<p>Can you imagine a "more tolerable"&nbsp;jihadist group, one that is "less extreme"? &nbsp;Apparently there is one, it's called Al-Qaeda!</p>

<p>The description of Al Qaeda as less extreme would be offensive to many, especially those whose family members died in the 9/11 attacks, the 2002 Bali bombings, the 2003 bombings in Saudi Arabia, the 2004 Madrid bombings and so on. Not to forget the atrocities of Abu Ausab al-Zarqawi in Iraq, killing, maiming and videotaped beheadings. That was also Al-Qaeda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a commentary in the online journal War on the Rocks by Tore Refslund Hamming, a European academic and specialist in Sunni jihad, Al-Qaeda has today become more digestible largely because Islamic State has eclipsed it in terms of cruelty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Islamic State today struggles to survive in a corner of the Syrian desert its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi a fugitive with an American bounty of $25 million on his head. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But Al-Qaeda is growing under the Egyptian doctor Ayman al-Zawahiri despite losing senior operatives in US air strikes and clandestine special forces operations. It partly explains why the last attack linked to Al-Qaeda dates back to 2015, to the Kouachi brothers' hit on Charlie Hedbo in Paris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al-Qaeda's lower profile, according to Hamming, could also be due to the fact that focus has shifted from attacks on the West to attacks in the Arab Muslim world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the Al-Qaeda chief seems to want to change that narrative. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a March 20 address, Zawahiri repeated Osama's discourse that the West remained the primary enemy of jihadists as it had agents in the Arab world through whom it sought control and dominance. Adding his voice to the call for attacks on the West is Osama's son Hamza bin Laden. Al-Aaeda affiliates have joined the chorus.</p>

<p>Hamming believes that this may not suggest that an attack on the West is imminent. Al-Qaeda knows that it cannot constantly brand itself as the leader of global jihad without delivering anything. At the same time, it does not want to be perceived as similar to Islamic State. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As the group's leadership wrestles with these problems, the Al-Aaeda banner continues to expand. In Syria, its affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is thought to be the most powerful jihadist group currently. Based in Idlib province, it has some 30,000 fighters. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In Yemen, it has taken advantage of the civil war to strengthen AQAP or Al-Qaeda in the Arabian peninsula. Last year, the US State Department estimated it had 4,000 fighters on its rolls.</p>

<p>In Somalia, the Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab has exploited clan politics and broader grievances with the corrupt and weak central government. &nbsp;Al-Qaeda is also regrouping in Afghanistan. There's speculation Zawahiri and Hamza are there or in neighbouring Pakistan.</p>

<p>Clearly, Al-Qaeda has grown by avoiding the limelight. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But this calculus could change if the group's leadership believes the time to strike has come.&nbsp;</p>


The last attack linked to Al-Qaeda dates back to 2015, to the Kouachi brothers' hit on Charlie Hedbo in Paris

Can you imagine a "more tolerable" jihadist group, one that is "less extreme"? Apparently there is one, it's called Al-Qaeda! The description of Al Qaeda as less extreme would be offensive to many, especially those whose family members died in the 9/11 attacks, the 2002 Bali bombings, the 2003 bombings in Saudi Arabia, the 2004 Madrid bombings and so on. Not to forget the atrocities of Abu Ausab al-Zarqawi in Iraq, killing, maiming and videotaped beheadings. That was also Al-Qaeda. According to a commentary in the online journal War on the Rocks by Tore Refslund Hamming, a European academic and specialist in Sunni jihad, Al-Qaeda has today become more digestible largely because Islamic State has eclipsed it in terms of cruelty. Bin Laden was killed on May 2, 2011 in a US Navy Seals raid on his hideout in Abbotabad, Pakistan × Islamic State today struggles to survive in a corner of the Syrian desert its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi a fugitive with an American bounty of $25 million on his head. But Al-Qaeda is growing under the Egyptian doctor Ayman al-Zawahiri despite losing senior operatives in US air strikes and clandestine special forces operations. It partly explains why the last attack linked to Al-Qaeda dates back to 2015, to the Kouachi brothers' hit on Charlie Hedbo in Paris. Al-Qaeda's lower profile, according to Hamming, could also be due to the fact that focus has shifted from attacks on the West to attacks in the Arab Muslim world. But the Al-Qaeda chief seems to want to change that narrative. In a March 20 address, Zawahiri repeated Osama's discourse that the West remained the primary enemy of jihadists as it had agents in the Arab world through whom it sought control and dominance. Adding his voice to the call for attacks on the West is Osama's son Hamza bin Laden. Al-Aaeda affiliates have joined the chorus. Hamming believes that this may not suggest that an attack on the West is imminent. Al-Qaeda knows that it cannot constantly brand itself as the leader of global jihad without delivering anything. At the same time, it does not want to be perceived as similar to Islamic State. As the group's leadership wrestles with these problems, the Al-Aaeda banner continues to expand. In Syria, its affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is thought to be the most powerful jihadist group currently. Based in Idlib province, it has some 30,000 fighters. In Yemen, it has taken advantage of the civil war to strengthen AQAP or Al-Qaeda in the Arabian peninsula. Last year, the US State Department estimated it had 4,000 fighters on its rolls. In Somalia, the Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab has exploited clan politics and broader grievances with the corrupt and weak central government. Al-Qaeda is also regrouping in Afghanistan. There's speculation Zawahiri and Hamza are there or in neighbouring Pakistan. Clearly, Al-Qaeda has grown by avoiding the limelight. But this calculus could change if the group's leadership believes the time to strike has come.

Seven years after Osama bin Laden's killing, Al-Qaeda has grown by avoiding the limelight

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