LONDON — A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being ...

This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police after being considered a threat to people nearby, ...

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Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the long-term issuer ratings of the government of Iceland to A1 from A2. The agency also changed the nation's outlook to stable from positive.

It’s puffling season on Heimaey, a volcanic island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago along the southern coast of Iceland.

A polar bear made a rare appearance in a remote Icelandic village earlier this week. The visit by the wild animal was so rare ...