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Engel-Chörli Appenzell: Jodellieder ond Ruggusseli.

This content was published on May 21, 2008

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Football violence breaks out again

This content was published on May 21, 2008 Hundreds of fans of FC St Gallen went on the rampage after their club lost 2-0 to Bellinzona. The loss relegated the local team to the second division. Aggressive spectators threw objects at police and security guards who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, before allowing the crowd to access the pitch. Some fans…

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DJ Antoine: Stop

This content was published on May 21, 2008

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Sisterly love rejuvenates old hotel

This content was published on May 21, 2008 Eight is definitely the lucky number at the Mohren in the central Swiss town of Willisau: eight peas in a pod decorate the menu cover; a mixed salad starter costs SFr8.80 and if you want to stay the night there are, of course, eight rooms to choose from. Doris, Berti, and Agnes manage the place;…

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Women decipher rules of football

This content was published on May 21, 2008 When it comes to the beautiful game, most women don’t bother shouting alongside the men. But with Euro 2008 rapidly approaching, the girls want to be in on the game too. Various clubs and organisations are offering crash courses so that women can join in the conversation. “Men don’t actually know everything about the football…

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Swiss move up in peace index

This content was published on May 20, 2008 Iceland, Denmark and Norway came top of the 140 countries, based on factors including military spending and respect for human rights. The Global Peace Index, which is now in its second year, put Britain at position 49. The United States came 97th. The Swiss improved their ranking from 14 to 12, just behind neighbouring Austria…

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Samaritans help record number

This content was published on May 20, 2008 The national network, which offers a listening ear to those with personal problems, said on Tuesday this corresponded to 685 contacts per day. The service was initially set up to help people with suicidal tendencies but now also deals with addictions, relationship crises or other serious problems. Almost three-quarters of callers are women. By dialling…

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Papers on nuclear smuggling ring shredded

This content was published on May 20, 2008 The head of a parliamentary control committee said the material was shredded last November. The father and sons – Friedrich, Marco and Urs Tinner – are suspected of helping to supply parts for Libya’s nuclear weapons programme between 2001 and 2003 through a trafficking ring run by Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of Pakistan’s atom…

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Liverpool sign Swiss full-back

This content was published on May 20, 2008 He is only the second Swiss player to wear the Reds’ strip and is due to sign a contract at the beginning of July. Degen, a 25-year-old right-back, played for FC Basel before spending four seasons with Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. He has 29 caps for the Swiss national squad. Degen is recovering…

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