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ART: Giacometti in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 23, 2010 The exhibition focuses on the works Alberto Giacometti produced in Stampa, where he was born, and in Geneva, where he spent time during WWII. From its spectacular mountain landscapes to the incidental details of village streets, Stampa remained an inspiration to Giacometti throughout his life.

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Migros thinks big with Christmas choir idea

This content was published on Nov 23, 2010 Those taking part need a computer with webcam, microphone and internet connection to sing Silent Night against playback music, which can then be loaded on to a star which will appear on the Weihnachtschor website marked on the right. Those who don’t have a computer can also take part in so-called sing-boxes that will be…

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Campaign launched against violence on women

This content was published on Nov 23, 2010 More than 50 organisations and associations in the German-speaking part of the country have signed up for the “16 days against violence against women” campaign, which starts on Thursday, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day. In a statement on Tuesday, organisers pointed out…

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Geneva is all a Go-Go as Gagosian opens gallery

This content was published on Nov 23, 2010 The city of Calvin might not yet compare with New York, London or Zurich, but observers say the arrival of the new gallery of the United States entrepreneur, known as “Go-Go”, is a sign of its growing stature in the art world. The Gagosian Gallery Geneva, a 140-square-metre space located on the first floor of…

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Teens sentenced over Munich attacks

This content was published on Nov 22, 2010 The case has been headline news in Germany and Switzerland and has prompted questions about what to do about youth violence. A district court in the German city gave the main defendant seven years for attempted murder and intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. The second defendant received four years and ten months for the…

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Pope’s remarks on condoms welcomed by Swiss

This content was published on Nov 22, 2010 It seems a turnaround from the pontiff’s stance on the issue in March 2009 during a visit to Africa, when he went as far as saying that condoms “aggravated” the Aids problem. “In certain cases, where the intention is to reduce the risk of infection, it can nevertheless be a first step on the way…

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Federer gets off to winning start at ATP finals

This content was published on Nov 22, 2010 The second-ranked Federer, a four-time champion at the tournament for the top eight players in the world, stretched his record to 11-0 against the seventh-ranked Spaniard, dominating the first set and spraying shots all around the court at the O2 Arena in London. “I’m really happy the way I was able to get out of…

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UN pleased with pope’s condom comment

This content was published on Nov 21, 2010 In book excerpts published in the Vatican newspaper on Saturday night, the pope stated that using condoms to stop the spread of Aids could be justified in certain cases – in particular among prostitutes. “This is a significant and positive step forward taken by the Vatican,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé in a statement…

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Monks find marketing inspiration

This content was published on Nov 21, 2010 In early November they placed a help-wanted ad in a gazette that lists management jobs. Scheduled to run through spring 2011, the ad calls for bankers, journalists, teachers, theologians, merchants, lawyers and communications specialists. “The ideal candidates are unmarried Roman Catholic males between 22 and 35, with a university degree or similar training. They should…

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