Far Right Party Gains in ... Sweden

Ah, Sweden, home of bikini models, wikileaks servers and political liberals, right? Not so fast: A far-right, anti-immigration party, oddly named the Sweden Democrats, won big in the country's general elections yesterday, denying the ruling coalition a majority government. However, the newbies are unlikely to be welcomed by the political mainstream, notes the BBC.

"We will not co-operate, or become dependent on, the Sweden Democrats," said a coalition leader. (Arrrrrrr you ready to read about Sweden's pirate party? Click here.)