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SNB reaffirms minimum exchange rate

This content was published on Sep 18, 2014 Thursday’s announcement came a day after the Federal Reserve, the United States central banking system, signalled that it planned to keep a key interest rate at a record low for a “considerable period” because a broad range of US economic measures remain subpar. In a statement, the SNB said the economic outlook had “deteriorated considerably”. …

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‘Here’s to the British Way’

This content was published on Sep 18, 2014 Regardless of how the Scottish independence referendum turns out, secession is not the simple answer to society’s problems, writes international law expert Thomas Burri. The creation of a new state must not be associated with exaggerated expectations. On Thursday September 18 Scottish voters go to the polls to decide whether to dissolve the centuries-old union…

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Lethal violence brings chimps evolutionary perks

This content was published on Sep 17, 2014 An international team of scientists, co-led by Klaus Zuberbühler from the University of Neuchâtel, looked at 18 groups of chimpanzees and bonobos which had been studied for research purposes for more than 50 years. In this time, only one bonobo was killed by a fellow bonobo, whereas 152 chimpanzees were killed in 15 different groups. …

Making it easier to vote may backfire

This content was published on Sep 17, 2014 It’s only logical that making it easier to vote will increase participation. But the consequences are surprising, a study shows. Its author explains.

Swiss banks sued over alleged mortgage bond fraud

This content was published on Sep 17, 2014 Credit Suisse and UBS are among 13 banks facing fraud allegations and a claim for $1.1 billion (CHF1 billion) in damages in the US state of Virginia. They are accused of selling shoddy mortgage bonds between 2004-2010 during the financial crisis.

Requirements for media fees broadened

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 In future, Swiss people will have to pay for radio and television services regardless of whether they have either of those devices in their homes, parliament has decided.

Glasenberg’s appetite for deals rumbles on

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 The Glencore chief’s unique mandate to grow via acquisitions has got the mining sector pondering his next big move.

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How a close race is bringing Scots to the polls

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 One thing is certain about the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum on September 18: turnout will be among the highest in UK history. Evidence from Switzerland suggests the recent increase in turnout is most likely connected to predictions of a very close race, says political scientist Oliver Strijbis.

Scotland about to vote

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 Europe is watching keenly events in Scotland. Scottish secession could embolden some Catalans and Basques, as well as potentially Flemish nationalists in Belgium.

Poll: Europeans want more direct participation

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 According to the European Social SurveyExternal link published on September 15, most Europeans feel that citizens should be given the opportunity to participate directly in decision-making through referendums. Respondents rated the social and direct democracy dimensions of democracy eight out of ten on average. But at present, direct democracy and, even more noticeably, social democracy…

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