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Marathon trade negotiations collapse

This content was published on Jul 29, 2008 World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy on Tuesday evening informed ministers from some 35 countries meeting in Geneva that the marathon discussions were effectively over. Neverthelesss, he said that he would attempt to revive the so-called Doha round of talks but cautioned it was not possible to say how or when negotiations might restart. “I…

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Euro 2008 reflects on successes and lessons

This content was published on Jul 29, 2008 However, some believe that the measures taken to protect commercial interests somewhat tarnished the image of the tournament. Euro 2008 was hosted by Switzerland and Austria in June. Commentators have already agreed that the football on offer at the tournament was of a high quality, with Spain finishing as deserved winners against Germany. The overall…

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Hundreds remember Furgler in St Gallen

This content was published on Jul 29, 2008 Mourners at the St Gallen Cathedral on Tuesday included Economics Minister Doris Leuthard, Finance Minister Hans-Rudolf Merz and eight former members of cabinet. Furgler died last week at the age of 84. The Christian Democrat had served as justice minister and as economics minister and held the rotating post of Swiss President three times between…

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Street Parade 2008: house.

This content was published on Jul 29, 2008

Swiss National Day

This content was published on Jul 29, 2008 Bonfires, fireworks and folklore are part to the August 1 festivities.

Seveso accident affects babies’ thyroids

This content was published on Jul 29, 2008 A study by a team of scientists in Italy and the United States says babies born to mothers living in the contaminated area of Seveso are still over six times more likely to have altered thyroid function than those born in a non-contaminated area. The findings are based on medical checks between 1994 and 2005…

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Spirited Swiss drinking more but not by much

This content was published on Jul 28, 2008 The per capita consumption of alcohol in Switzerland was the equivalent of 8.8 litres of pure alcohol in 2007, an increase of 200 millilitres over 2006, authorities said on Monday. However, consumption between 2004 and 2007 was still significantly lower than 20 years ago. In 1981, Swiss drank the equivalent of 11 litres of pure…

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Libya negotiations to remain bilateral

This content was published on Jul 28, 2008 A spokesman for the Swiss foreign ministry on Monday said talks were continuing with the “greatest discretion”. Over the weekend, Swiss President Pascal Couchepin said France and Italy had both formally offered to help resolve the crisis, which began with the arrest of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi’s son Hannibal in Geneva on July 15. Two…

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Life in the zoo

This content was published on Jul 28, 2008 Life in the zoo.

US actress cancels Locarno visit

This content was published on Jul 28, 2008 Huston said she was unable to attend the event in August for personal reasons, organisers said on Monday. The Locarno Excellence Award will be presented to her at a future date. It is presented to high-profile actors who have “enriched the cinema with their unique contribution”. Past winners include Susan Sarandon and Willem Dafoe. Choke,…

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