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Einstein’s diploma to be auctioned

This content was published on Mar 6, 2009 The Fischer Gallery art house in Lucerne, which also has works by Picasso and Renoir for sale, announced on Friday it would auction Einstein’s diploma on behalf of a private collector. The early 1900s were particularly fruitful years for the illustrious German-born genius who became a Swiss citizen in 1901. It was at Zurich University…

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Celebrating the genius of Darwin

This content was published on Mar 6, 2009 “Once upon a time there was a finch – 150 years of the theory of evolution”, runs until October 31 and is one of many events taking place in Switzerland throughout the year, which marks the 200th anniversary of the great British naturalist’s birth. “Darwin was a genius in a lot of areas, but what…

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Terminally ill British couple die in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 6, 2009 Peter and Penelope Duff, aged 80 and 70 respectively, had both been suffering from cancer. They kept secret their plans to travel to the Dignitas clinic near Zurich, where they received help with assisted suicide. The couple died on February 27. They had told friends and neighbours they were moving out of their home in…

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Swiss criticise Darfur aid agency expulsion

This content was published on Mar 6, 2009 The International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 4 issued an arrest warrant for Omar Hassan al-Bashir. The ministry said it attached “great importance to the work of the Court and respects its independence”. It added it was “very worried about the humanitarian and human security consequences [the expulsion] could have for the 4.5 million people…

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Federer backache gives Swiss headache

This content was published on Mar 6, 2009 The Swiss face a US team led by Andy Roddick (ATP 6) and James Blake (ATP 13) – not to mention the best doubles pair in the world, twins Mike and Bob Bryan – when the first round begins in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday. In October Federer – winner of 13 grand slam titles and…

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Escape from Tibet

This content was published on Mar 6, 2009 It has been 50 years since the Dalai Lama fled the Chinese occupation to find refuge in India, drawing over 80,000 Tibetans with him. The steady flow of refugees leaving Tibet has never stopped. Swiss photographer Manuel Bauer followed a father and his daughter in 1995 on their dangerous 22-day trek from Lhasa to Dharamsala…

Geneva returns to diplomatic scene

This content was published on Mar 5, 2009 Clinton will also discuss various issues with Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey. A Swiss political scientist tells swissinfo what is at stake during these encounters. Daniel Warner from the Geneva-based School of Diplomacy and International Relations says that although Clinton’s arrival and the US’s multilateral attitude is a “very positive sign”, many hurdles remain to…

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Seven: Like A Rocket

This content was published on Mar 5, 2009 Whish Of A Fool Feat. Omar Seven

Gigi Moto: Lucky

This content was published on Mar 5, 2009 Too Fast Gigi Moto

Parliament tackles reform of trade barriers

This content was published on Mar 5, 2009 However, senators want to maintain the Cassis de Dijon rule for foodstuffs and nearly 20 other products. The reform will help lower prices for consumer goods and savings of about SFr2 billion ($1.7 billion) a year, according to the government. Economics Minister Doris Leuthard said the move would boost competition, increase the range of products…

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