The twin attacks hit the northern European country on Friday July 22, 2011. A bomb exploded in downtown Oslo near government offices. Hours later, a gunman dressed in police uniform opened fire at a youth camp of Norway´s ruling political party on Utoeya, an island south of Oslo. 76 people killed in the bomb blast and shooting spree. 32-year-old Anders Behring Breivik has confessed to the massacre.

Breivik describes massacre as "spectacular political attack"

The trial of the Norwegian gunman, Anders Behring Breivik, has entered its third day. During Tuesday’s session, Anders Breivik, for the first time, defended his actions.

Norway killer Breivik defends massacre, judge dismissed

The trial of the man who confessed to killing 77 people in bomb and gun attacks took an unexpected turn when one of the three judges was dismissed. Also on Tuesday, Breivik defended his actions during the trial´s second day.

Name: Anders Behring Breivik
Age: 32
Group belonging: Extreme rightist group Norwegian Defense League (NDL)
Motivation: Driven by his mission to save Europe from what he sees as the threats of Islam, immigration and multi-culturalism.
Sentence: Maximum of 21 years in jail

Breivik "cooperative" in police interrogation

Olso police on Friday interrogated the Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik, whom they said was cooperative and calm in the process.

Norway mourns victims, suspect questioned again

Norway is holding memorial services to mourn the 76 victims of a bombing and youth camp shooting one week ago as the suspect in both attacks faces his second interrogation.

Deadly attacks in Norway arouse global condemnation

The deadly attacks in Norway have drawn strong condemnation from around the world. The twin attacks hit the northern European country on Friday.

Norway killer Breivik defends massacre, judge dismissed

Suspicious suitcase at Oslo central train station

Outcome of custody hearing

Why did Norwegian suspect denies criminal responsibility?