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ICRC justifies Taliban first aid training

This content was published on May 26, 2010 The Swiss-run ICRC said on Wednesday that it trained “over 70 members of the armed opposition” in first aid last month. The ICRC also said it provided first aid kits to fighters and civilians living in conflict areas in Afghanistan. Britain’s Guardian newspaper on Tuesday quoted an unnamed official in Kandahar’s local government as saying…

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Up for grabs

This content was published on May 26, 2010 Unwanted items are often placed on the streets of the capital, Bern, for passers-by to help themselves. A second-hand market that is open all hours. (Images: Christoph Balsiger, swissinfo.ch)

World Cup bonuses for Swiss team made public

This content was published on May 26, 2010 If they reach the final 16, they will get SFr45,000, the Swiss Football Association has announced. Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld will get similar payouts, officials said on the first day of the team’s training camp in the mountain resort of Crans-Montana on Tuesday. Swiss players have already been paid for qualifying for the tournament, with a…

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The pain of running a marathon

This content was published on May 26, 2010 But how widespread is the problem in Switzerland – a country where long-distance running events are increasing in popularity? Few people have qualms about popping a Tylenol, aspirin, Advil or Aleve pill to get relief from a headache. But the fact that these over-the-counter drugs are household names could lead to abuse by athletes as…

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Scientific researchers celebrate record year

This content was published on May 25, 2010 This was six per cent up on 2008, said the foundation in its annual report, published on Tuesday in Bern. It added that the number of applications for research grants had risen dramatically. As a result, competition for funds was tighter than ever and it was having to turn down more and more projects which…

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Huggel named Footballer of the Year

This content was published on May 25, 2010 Less than three weeks before the 2010 World Cup begins in South Africa, Switzerland’s best players and coaches – male and female, young and less young – gathered for the 13th Night of Football. Defensive midfielder Huggel, 32, played a central role in FC Basel’s league success and will no doubt feature heavily in the…

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Federer gets defensive in Paris

This content was published on May 24, 2010 Federer beat the Australian Peter Luczak 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 on Monday. He will now meet the Colombian Alejandro Falla. The men’s draw to the tournament, which began on Sunday, has a familiar look: the 28-year-old top seed and his 23-year-old nemesis Rafael Nadal of Spain are separated by 126 other players – six wins each…

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Watchdog calls for stricter data protection

This content was published on May 24, 2010 Speaking in the Sonntag newspaper, Thür also said that said that applications and services that could pose a potential privacy problem should obtain special authorisation. Asked if this meant that a kind of “Google law” was required, Thür said: “Yes. A change in legislation is needed not just for Google, but for all IT applications.…

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Addiction in old age remains a taboo

This content was published on May 24, 2010 Among mature women, tranquilliser and sleep tablet abuse are a particular problem. But many people are unaware of the risks or are unwilling to talk about it. This is why Addiction Info Switzerland and the Zurich Centre for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ZüFAM) have joined forces to raise awareness of the issue.…

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Sport events need high police presence

This content was published on May 23, 2010 The Federal Police Office has confirmed a report by the Sunday newspaper SonntagsZeitung, saying that officers spent on average six hours on duty at football matches. Around 101 officers were needed per game in the Super League. Fewer staff were needed at hockey matches in the top league – around 29 officers per match for…

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