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Switzerland won’t join G7 task force on Russian oligarch money

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This content was published on Apr 17, 2024 The House of Representatives said Switzerland shouldn't join the G7’s REPO (Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs) task force.

President of China Xi Jinping, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, stand facing each other and are speaking together, although their bodies are turned outwards towards the camera. Both are wearing dark ties, white shirts and black suits. Behind them are alternating Chinese and German flags – the German flag with a black stripe on top, then red, then yellow, while the Chinese flag is red with a big yellow star in the top left-hand corner and a circle of yellow stars around it.

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Xi wants peace in Ukraine – but the path remains unclear

This content was published on Apr 16, 2024 Following a meeting with the German Chancellor, the Chinese President called for international cooperation to prevent further escalation in the Ukraine war.

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Rwanda: witnessing genocide – and trying to stop it

This content was published on Apr 16, 2024 Thirty years ago, the Rwandan genocide claimed 800,000 Tutsi lives. The international community asked how those killings could have been prevented.

Ethiopian farmer, Haile Gebre Kirstos, 70, uses a cattle-drawn plough to tend to his field in Mai Mekden, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia. Once-lush fields lie barren.

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UN needs millions for aid in Ethiopia

This content was published on Apr 16, 2024 The United Nations wants to support 15.5 million people in Ethiopia this year, however there is a lack of funds.

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SWISS resumes flights to Tel Aviv

This content was published on Apr 16, 2024 Following a thorough analysis of the situation, it has been concluded that safe operations can be ensured, the airline said on Tuesday.

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Iran-Israel tensions: Switzerland’s role as an intermediary is shrinking

This content was published on Apr 15, 2024 Despite its protecting power mandate for the United States in Iran, Switzerland lacks influence to de-escalate tensions in the region.

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Swiss canton ‘honoured’ to host Ukraine talks

This content was published on Apr 15, 2024 Local Swiss authorities are delighted about the chance to host the illustrious Ukraine peace conference, even if it means logistical challenges.

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US and Iran had contact ‘through Swiss intermediaries’ ahead of attack

This content was published on Apr 15, 2024 The US had contact with Iran through Swiss intermediaries both before and after Tehran’s mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, a senior Biden administration official said.

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Russia considers relocating South Caucasus talks from Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 15, 2024 Russia reportedly wants to penalise Switzerland for its stance in the Ukraine war by relocating the South Caucasus talks from Geneva to another country.

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Swiss aid organisations continue to work in Haiti despite chaos

This content was published on Apr 14, 2024 Swiss aid organisations have not left Haiti despite the prevailing chaos.

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