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US ambassador demands UN rights council end anti-Israel bias

United States permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley smiles before delivering a speech in Geneva.

This content was published on Jun 6, 2017 “The United States is looking carefully at this council and our participation in it. We see some areas for significant strengthening,” Haley said on Tuesday at the opening of the 35th session of the UN rights council in the western Swiss city. In her speech, the ambassador reiterated America’s commitment to protecting human rights, closely…

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ICRC president demands total access in Syria

This content was published on Jun 6, 2017 “Various places are more peaceful than even a few months ago,” Maurer told the Tages-Anzeiger and Der Bund newspapers on Tuesday, having recently returned from a visit to a country he described as “exhausted by conflict”. Possible reasons for the calm, in his view, include local reconciliation work bearing fruit and diplomatic efforts between leading…

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Military service

This content was published on Jun 3, 2017 Swiss living abroad are also basically free from being recruited and serving in the military during times of peace as long as they remain abroad. Some limitations apply to those living in border zones close to Switzerland. Under certain conditions and procedures, Swiss living abroad may voluntarily participate in the Swiss military. Should a Swiss…

Rich foreigners dig deeper into their pockets

This content was published on Jun 2, 2017 The rich and famous have herded to Switzerland for generations to sample the stunning alpine landscape, first-class services and elbow room granted by the naturally reserved population. Since 1862, many non-domiciled residents, such as former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, have also enjoyed special tax breaks offered by certain cantons. The lump sum (or forfait) tax…

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Voices from Moutier

This content was published on Jun 2, 2017

Foreign policy

This content was published on Jun 1, 2017 Switzerland’s good offices have a long tradition. Together with the country’s protecting power mandates, they play a significant role in Swiss peace policy. The Swiss foreign ministry is keen to play an active role in diplomatic peace processes and contribute to the peaceful settlement of conflicts. In recent years Switzerland has accompanied more than 20…

Sweeteners proposed for revised corporate tax reform

This content was published on Jun 1, 2017 The government will consider a package of voter-friendly sweeteners as it strives to breathe new life into controversial company tax reforms.

former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni attends a news conference at the Knesset, Israel s parliament, in Jerusalem.

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War crimes suit filed in Switzerland against former Israeli minister

This content was published on May 31, 2017 The federal prosecutor's office has confirmed it is examining a criminal complaint against former Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni, accused of war crimes.

A twisted white car stands next to the ruins of a building, with cranes and workers clearing away debris in the background

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Switzerland condemns devastating Kabul bombing

This content was published on May 31, 2017 The Swiss foreign ministry issued a statement on Wednesday saying it “strongly condemned” the “despicable attack” and said its thoughts are with the injured and the families of people who were killed. The powerful bomb went off at morning rush hour near Zanbaq Square, the heavily fortified area of Afghanistan’s capital that contains many diplomatic…

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Will Switzerland seize opportunity in Sonko and Kosiah cases?

This content was published on May 31, 2017 Human rights NGOs question the political will of Switzerland to prosecute former Gambian minister Ousman Sonko and former Liberian rebel Alieu Kosiah.

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