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THEATRE: Three Couples and a Goldfish

This content was published on Sep 28, 2009 The Zurich Comedy Club presents 3 one act plays (in English) about the ups and downs of relationships. “Abortive” by Caryl Churchill, “Henna Nights” by Amy Rosenthal and “The Extraordinary Revelations of Orca the Goldfish” by David Tristram.

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Cancellara misses out on medal at cycling worlds

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 The race, staged in Mendrisio, was won by Australian Cadel Evans, who lives in southern Switzerland. Silver in the 262.2km course went to the Russian Alexander Kolobnev and bronze to the Spaniard Joaquin Rodriguez. Cancellara, who won the time trial earlier this week, had to content himself with fifth place. He launched several attacks and…

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Tax hike for disability scheme scrapes through

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 The result is seen as a vote of confidence in the social security system, but also as a mandate to fight abuses and reduce spending. Final results from Sunday show 54.5 per cent approval among voters and a thin majority of cantons backing an increase in VAT to eight per cent from 2011 to 2018.…

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WTO extension passes vote hurdle

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 A 61 per cent majority backed the plans, which are part of the WTO’s SFr130 million ($126 million) renovations. Leftwing politicians who had initiated Sunday’s vote said the project would damage the city’s lakeside promenade. But supporters said a rejection of the plans would send out the wrong signal to the many international organisations that…

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Swiss orienteering pair win overall world cup

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 A year after the birth of her daughter, Niggli-Luder proved she had returned to the top with a sprint win. Following her success, Hubmann managed to defend his overall world title. Niggli-Luder had re-found her previous form only in the past month, winning the long distance, middle distance and sprint events at the World Orienteering…

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Cantons split on school harmonisation

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 The cantonal votes on joining the Harmos accord took place on Sunday. Harmos sets the length of compulsory schooling in Switzerland at 11 years, including two years of kindergarten from age four. It also provides for timetable standardisation and childcare outside school hours. Ten cantons had already given their backing to Harmos, paving the way…

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Film-maker Polanski arrested in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 The 76-year-old was detained in Zurich on Saturday under a 1978 warrant issued by the US. Zurich police said they had carried out an international arrest order on behalf of Swiss justice authorities. Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said although Polanski had visited Switzerland in the past, his movements were not known beforehand. This time he…

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Swiss delegation to visit Libya

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey made the announcement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday, revealing that diplomats no longer had contact with the men who have been prevented from leaving Libya for the past year. “I do not know where the two men are, or how they are,”…

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Polanski held in Switzerland over 1978 warrant

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 The festival said he was detained on Saturday under a 1978 warrant issued by the United States. Zurich police said he was arrested at the request of the Swiss Federal Justice Office. The festival said in a statement on Sunday that Polanski had travelled to Switzerland to receive a lifetime achievement award, as part of…

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New Miss Switzerland crowned

This content was published on Sep 27, 2009 Linda Fäh was chosen for the title on Saturday night in a contest shown live on three national television channels. Fäh regularly sings in village festivals and says that although she works in bank, she “has the soul of an artist”. She admits to spending a long time getting ready in the morning and keeps…

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