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Fifa suspends officials over corruption charges

This content was published on Nov 18, 2010 But a further claim by British newspaper The Sunday Times that some bidding countries were guilty of collusion before the December 2 vote in Zurich was dismissed. Fifa’s ethics court suspended Amos Adamu of Nigeria from all football activity for three years for agreeing to take bribes from undercover reporters from The Sunday Times who…

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Minister encourages Olympic bid

This content was published on Nov 18, 2010 Maurer said it was time to tackle a major project despite foreseeable transport and environmental concerns. His call came ahead of Friday’s meeting of the umbrella association of Swiss sport organisations to decide on a formal project. It is believed Switzerland could seek a candidature for 2022 or later. St Moritz hosted the winter Olympics…

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Health bills challenge Swiss less than US citizens

This content was published on Nov 18, 2010 A study of ten rich countries, published in the journal Health Affairs, found that 20 per cent of adults in the United States had great difficulty paying their health bills, compared with six per cent in Switzerland and only two per cent in Britain. In addition, 90 per cent of Swiss received their medicine on…

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Alfred Zimmerlin

This content was published on Nov 18, 2010 Weisse Bewegung II M. Schucan (cello); P. Ronner (p); M. Lorenz (perc)

Swiss draw against Ukraine in friendly

This content was published on Nov 18, 2010 Frei has been a recent target for abuse by Swiss fans, but scored with a 40th-minute free kick and from close range in the 62nd. He extended his national scoring record to 42 in likely his last international at home. The FC Basel forward cited the fans’ attitude toward him this month when announcing he…

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Swingin’ round Switzerland – Jazz, Swing, Blues & Boogie made in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 17, 2010 In addition, the past few decades have seen the launching of a number of festivals, the fame of which has spread far beyond the borders of Switzerland. They embrace all aspects of the music from the traditional to the avant-garde, reflecting the lively and flourishing state of the jazz scene in this country. This compilation…

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Chala Cubana: Las Ponina

This content was published on Nov 17, 2010 Poch & Bosch Chala Cubana

“It’s great music and energising as well”

This content was published on Nov 17, 2010 The cycle is crowned by the unfinished tenth symphony, composed at a time of emotional turmoil for Gustav Mahler after the discovery of his wife’s affair. The CD comes out on November 19. Zinman, 74, the American in charge of the Tonhalle for the past 15 years, was jubilant as he marked the final recording…

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Roche cuts 4,800 jobs as market feels squeeze

This content was published on Nov 17, 2010 The Basel-based multinational aims to save SFr2.4 billion ($2.42 billion) a year by reducing its workforce by 4,800 and outsourcing another 700 positions. Share prices rose on the announcement, but analyst reaction was mixed. The “Operational Excellence Program” unveiled on Wednesday came as no great surprise as Roche had earlier given strong hints that it…

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Switzerland outlines goals for climate summit

This content was published on Nov 17, 2010 The government expressed support on Wednesday for a follow-up to the Protocol, which expires in 2012, but also set out a proviso: that industrialised nations not party to the Protocol – such as the United States – take on the same legally binding greenhouse gas emission reductions. In announcing the government’s goals for the conference,…

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