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Novo obesity drug could launch in U.S. end 2014

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk said it could launch obesity treatment liraglutide in the United States by the end of next year and rejected some analysts' doubts over the medicine's commercial potential. Full story

UK, Denmark eye visas for Afghan interpreters

Britain and Denmark proposed Wednesday to give hundreds of Afghan interpreters who worked alongside their troops the right to settle in the U.K. and Denmark in recognition of the risks they face if they stay in their war-battered homeland. Full story

SAP looks to recruit people with autism as programmers

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German software company SAP is looking to recruit people with autism as programmers and product testers, drawing on skills that can include a close attention to detail and an ability to solve complex problems. Full story

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine. Full story

Novo Nordisk says completes hemophilia drug trial

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's Novo Nordisk, the world's biggest insulin producer, said on Friday it had completed the first phase III trial of a hemophilia drug, N9-GP. Full story

AP Moller-Maersk posts Q1 profit

Denmark's shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk says its first quarter earnings ticked up 13 percent to 9.5 billion kroner ($1.6 billion), partly due to lower freight costs. Full story

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  Hunt for Nazi treasure in Denmark

A 90-year-old former German Marine says he helped bury Nazi treasure in a small Danish village in 1944 and wants to find it. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Pierce Brosnan: New movie is ‘like a warm embrace’

Actor Piece Brosnan talks about his role in the new Danish romantic comedy “Love Is All You Need,” saying he had “the time of my life” making the film. He also reveals how he feels about turning 60.

  ‘Downton Abbey’ season premiere buzzing worldwide

The biggest success in the 40-year history of PBS’ Masterpiece Theater, “Downton Abbey” launched its third season Monday night. The period drama has been ratings gold in the U.S., Denmark, Singapore, Brazil, and more. NBC’s Andrea Canning reports.

  Childless women more likely to die prematurely

A large study of more than 20,000 couples by Danish researchers determined that becoming a parent greatly decreases your risk of premature death. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  JFK on war: Those in charge should make sure the fight is ‘headed for some definite goal’

Chris Matthews reads a letter from Lt. John F. Kennedy, pre-presidency, to his Danish girlfriend during WWII, and reflects on the cost of war and the light at the end of the road.

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