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Mexican film wins at Locarno

This content was published on Aug 16, 2008 Although the host country went empty handed in the main competition, a Swiss documentary on life in an asylum centre scooped first place in the Filmmakers of the Present Competition. The awards were given out on the Piazza Grande, the traditional heart of Locarno, on Saturday evening – the last day of Switzerland’s most established…

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UBS chairman sees a brighter future for bank

This content was published on Aug 16, 2008 Kurer also said the firm’s investment banking division – subject to speculation about a sell-off – was an essential element of the business, but added that it could go if it meant bringing shareholders more money. “I cannot keep an investment bank if it is perhaps good for the financial community but bad for UBS,”…

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UN Committee makes anti-racism recommendations

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 In particular, the country should take measures to prevent acts of discrimination by the police which sometimes occur. It added that there should be an independent complaints procedure to deal with such instances. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) said that in a federal system like Switzerland’s, the central government should take…

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Swiss tennis medal guaranteed

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 Federer and Wawrinka beat the US twins Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6, 6-4, to win a place in the final and a guaranteed gold or silver medal. Their success comes a day after Federer’s disappointing defeat in the quarterfinals of the men’s singles. It was the second game of the day for the Swiss pair:…

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Swiss tennis medal guaranteed

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 Federer and Wawrinka beat the US twins Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6, 6-4, to win a place in the final and a guaranteed gold or silver medal. Their success comes a day after Federer’s disappointing defeat in the quarterfinals of the men’s singles. It was the second game of the day for the Swiss pair:…

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Swiss satire proves a hit in Locarno

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 Un autre homme (Another Man) is the only Swiss movie in this year’s international competition, the results of which will be announced on Saturday. World distribution rights have already been snapped up. The film celebrated its world premiere at the festival on August 9. Press reaction has been very good, with many – real –…

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Sawiris unveils “real-life” village

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 The Egyptian billionaire this week presented the architectural designs for his “CO2 neutral” village, which will include a luxury hotel, sports complex and 18-hole golf course. “I’m really happy because today is the last day of all the regulations. We’ve handed in everything necessary to receive a final permit,” he told swissinfo on Monday. “Ultimately…

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Federer/Wawrinka reach doubles semifinals

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 The fourth seeds cannot rest on their laurels for long as they will face the world No.1 doubles pair, American twins Bob and Mike Bryan, later on Friday. The winners of that match will be guaranteed at least silver. If they lose, they could still return home with bronze if they beat the other losing…

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Swiss like to be beside the seaside

This content was published on Aug 15, 2008 Among the two-thirds of the population who take at least one holiday in summer, 52 per cent go to a coastal resort, according to a study by a media research institute. The 11,000 respondents from across the country revealed that hiking is currently big among older people from the German-speaking part of the country. Cruises,…

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