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Switzerland tie Bulgaria in football friendly

This content was published on Feb 12, 2009 The national side appeared hesitant, even cautious, during the only friendly before the world championship qualifier against Moldova next month. Benjamin Huggel scored the equaliser for Switzerland seconds before half time, saving the Swiss from defeat. “It would have been nice if we’d won,” said forward Hakan Yakin. “In March against Moldova we must be…

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“Darwin would marvel at scientific progress”

This content was published on Feb 12, 2009 Daniel Cherix, professor at Lausanne University’s department of ecology and evolution, says this year – which will see many Darwin events held in Switzerland – is also a chance to straighten out a few misunderstandings about the great man and his work. “During our stay, I observed the habits of some marine animals,” noted Darwin…

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Fight against money laundering stepped up

This content was published on Feb 11, 2009 The measure, approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, empowers officials to ask individuals personal question such as what the money is to be used for if the sum exceeds SFr10,000 ($8,620). But the minimum amount is waivered if money laundering or terrorist financing is suspected. The officials have the right to temporarily confiscate the money.…

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ErVolksmusig. Bodeständigi Charthits.

This content was published on Feb 11, 2009 Ku-Ku Jodel Oesch’s die Dritten

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Military observers to go to Darfur

This content was published on Feb 11, 2009 The Swiss officers will be deployed to the UNAMID headquarters in El Fasher where they will share responsibility for operations, logistics and training. The aim of the UNAMID peacekeeping mission is to protect civilians as well as contribute to the safety of humanitarian organisations bringing aid to the war-torn region. It is also responsible for…

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Seeing America through the lens of Robert Frank

This content was published on Feb 11, 2009 Frank, a Zurich native, was criticised for his book documenting societal problems in the US in the 1950s, some of which are still unresolved in the country today. The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC is the first of three major US museums to showcase an exhibition of his work, timed to coincide with…

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The work of Robert Frank

This content was published on Feb 11, 2009

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Land “wasted” for fuel as millions go hungry

This content was published on Feb 11, 2009 Caroline Morel, director of the Swiss non-governmental organisation, says it is unacceptable that agricultural land in the developing world – where millions suffer from hunger – is being used to run cars. “To fill the tank of a car with 95 litres of ethanol, 200 kilos of maize are needed – enough to feed a…

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Nega: Ultimatum

This content was published on Feb 10, 2009

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