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Swiss call for political solution to Libya fighting

This content was published on Apr 18, 2019 The Swiss government has urged all parties in the military conflict in Libya to agree to a truce that would allow humanitarian operations to proceed.

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Swiss to launch charm initiative in China

This content was published on Apr 17, 2019 The government plans to launch a major promotion campaign in China ahead of and during the 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games.

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The bigger the city, the more left-wing its politics

This content was published on Apr 16, 2019 In Switzerland, big cities are governed by left-wing administrations, but they are islands in a more centre-right sea.

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Swiss pension funds ended 2018 in the red

This content was published on Apr 15, 2019 Pay-outs by Switzerland’s main state pension plan, which comprises old age insurance and other schemes, far exceeded income last year.

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US ambassador says jihadists should be tried in country of origin

This content was published on Apr 15, 2019 While the Federal Council has decided not to repatriate jihadists with Swiss nationality, the US ambassador to Switzerland disagrees.

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Swiss leaders upbeat after talks in US on tax and trade

This content was published on Apr 14, 2019 A double-taxation agreement between Switzerland and the United States could soon be back on track, says the Swiss president at talks in Washington.

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Hundreds march against racism after KKK incident in Schwyz

This content was published on Apr 13, 2019 Several hundred people marched against racism in the town of Schwyz after a group dressed up in Ku-Klux-Klan costumes at the carnival there.

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Exploding heads, corruption money and bankrupt businesses

This content was published on Apr 13, 2019 Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

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Arrest of Wikileaks founder Assange is ‘very shocking’

This content was published on Apr 12, 2019 Julian Assange's arrest in London is disturbing, as he “told the truth” and revealed criminal practices, says a former Swiss senator and prosecutor.

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Swiss priest appeals fine for helping asylum seeker

This content was published on Apr 11, 2019 A hearing took place on Thursday to examine the appeal of a Swiss priest against a fine he was handed for sheltering a rejected asylum seeker.

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