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Federer misses chance to play at Paris finals

This content was published on Nov 14, 2010 It was a tight match Saturday evening featuring three tie-breaks. Despite a 4-1 lead in the deciding set, top-seeded Federer was unable to hold back Monfils, who fought hard and made no errors. “One time the whole court was open and I still didn’t manage to get a point. That’s pretty disappointing,” Federer said at…

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Federer reaches semis of Paris Masters

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 It is the first time the Swiss has made it past the quarterfinals of the €2.75 million (SFr3.7 million) tournament, played on indoor carpet at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. On Saturday he will face either Andy Murray from Britain or local favourite Gael Monfils. The other semifinal is between Swedish fourth seed Robin Söderling and…

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Hollywood recognises Godard with Oscar

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 However, Godard – known for films like Breathless and Sympathy for the Devil – has told the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that he will not attend the ceremony. “He reiterated his thanks for the award,” Academy president Tom Sherak said in a statement, “and also sent his good wishes to the other…

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Young Vietnamese puts her stamp on writing

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 Ho Thi Hieu Hien received the prize on Friday at the headquarters of the Universal Postal Union in Bern for the outstanding letter she wrote to a well-know Chinese film director, telling him why it was important to talk about Aids protection measures. The 2010 theme coincided with the HIV-prevention campaign launched by the UPU…

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Mendelssohn. Trio for Violin, Viola and Piano. Sonatas for Viola and Clarinet. Ana Chumachenco, Hariolf Schlichtig, Eduard Brunner, Adrian Oetiker.

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. Andante. Eduard Brunner, clarinet; Adrian Oetiker, piano

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EXHIBITION: Neapolitan Cribs

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 Inspired by the famous “presepe napoletano” which celebrated its golden age in the 18th century, the biblical scenes and Neapolitan cribs on display are created by the talented hands of the craftsmen working in Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples.

Billions sent home from foreign workers’ wages

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 Despite the global economic downturn, remittances to developing countries remain a resilient source of external financing. A World Bank study ranked Switzerland behind the United States and Saudi Arabia as the third largest country in 2009 for transfer payments; foreign workers in Switzerland – including those who cross the border each day – transferred $19.6…

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Federer progresses to quarterfinals in Paris

This content was published on Nov 12, 2010 The 16-times grand slam champion was tested on his serve early on, having to save two break points against his unseeded opponent in the third game. But Federer moved into his rhythm as the first set progressed and made his move in the tenth game, making a forehand winner on break point to win the…

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Students sentenced over waiter attack

This content was published on Nov 11, 2010 The pair, aged 19 and 20, were sentenced by a court in Rome on Thursday. They will also have to pay a €400 (SFr532) fine. A third student who is under 18 will be appearing before a court separately. All are students at the André-Chavanne business school. The incident happened on Sunday night. The three…

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The Young Gods: Everybody Knows

This content was published on Nov 11, 2010 Blooming The Young Gods

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