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“King of pop” dies

This content was published on Jun 26, 2009 He was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon after collapsing and being admitted to hospital. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his home for nearly three-quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital, where doctors continued to work on him. “It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of…

“King of pop” dead

This content was published on Jun 26, 2009 He was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon after collapsing and being admitted to hospital. Jackson’s brother, Jermaine, said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. Jackson, who had a history of health problems, had been due to stage a series of comeback concerts in July. He began his career as a child singing…

Red Cross youth look to future in Solferino

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009 The third Red Cross and Red Crescent world youth meeting, entitled “Youth on the Move”, coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Solferino, which led to the birth of the Red Cross. The youth leaders, from more than 150 countries, began meeting on June 23 to share their experiences and learn about a…

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US prosecutors score first win over UBS clients

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009 The US Department of Justice said a Florida accountant who worked for a yacht brokerage admitted to filing a false tax return for 2004 and to failing to disclose the account he controlled. Prosecutors said the man communicated with UBS bankers between 2001 and 2008 about buying and selling more than SFr4.5 million ($4.1 million)…

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Setting off fireworks in memory of the immigrants

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009 Every year the Hepburn Springs – Daylesford celebrate the heritage of their Swiss and Italian settlers. The committee meeting at the Palais Restaurant in Hepburn Springs is well attended. Before deciding what to order for dinner, members have some important matters to discuss. This year’s Swiss Italian Festa has been shifted from its normal date…

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Teachers seek ways of preventing violence

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009 The association presented a new handbook for teachers, schools and authorities to deal with crises, including bullying, suicides, vandalism and even armed attacks. “These are all incidents which make a teacher often feel helpless. But we have to learn to cope with such situations,” said the association’s Beat Zemp at a news conference on Thursday.…

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Politicians criticise cabinet on foreign aid

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009 Nearly 70 politicians from the left, right and centre of the political spectrum criticised the cabinet on Thursday for postponing a credit, which would have increased aid from the current 0.41 per cent. The cabinet decided last month to postpone an additional credit worth SFr343 million ($312 million) even though both houses of parliament approved…

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Jazz from Switzerland on Swiss Radio DRS 2

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009

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Gustav Mahler. Symphony No. 7. Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich. David Zinman.

This content was published on Jun 25, 2009 Nachtmusik II Tonhalle Orch. & D. Zinman, dir.

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Federer continues to sail through Wimbledon

This content was published on Jun 24, 2009 Federer lost only three points on his first serve and defeated Garcia-Lopez in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. “The opponents are only going to get tougher. I’m playing great at the moment, and I hope it is going to last,” he said on Wednesday. Federer will face Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round on…

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