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America’s Cup 2007

This content was published on Jul 3, 2007 The most memorable images and events of the campaign in Valencia, Spain.

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The billionaire sailing champion

This content was published on Jul 3, 2007 But for all his sporting and business achievements, the head of the Alinghi syndicate is a quiet man driven by two passions: his family and sailing. The former owner of biotechnology firm Serono is among the 100 richest people in the world. But it was his success in sailing’s biggest competition that made Bertarelli a…

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Alinghi sail to America’s Cup glory

This content was published on Jul 3, 2007 The Swiss syndicate sailed to victory in Tuesday’s race against challengers Team New Zealand, becoming the first European crew to retain the Auld Mug. Alinghi passed the line in a photo finish ahead of the Kiwis in the seventh race off the coast of the Spanish city of Valencia. In strong and steady wind off…

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Road death toll keeps on falling

This content was published on Jul 3, 2007 But the number of seriously injured remained unchanged. Alcohol and excessive speed were still key causes of road accidents, according to figures published on Tuesday. The Federal Statistics Office said that the number of people killed in driving accidents last year was 370, 39 fewer than in 2005. This latest drop comes after a 20…

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Michael Neff Group: Kickin’

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Albanians could switch on to integration (HOLD MID MAY)

This content was published on Jul 3, 2007 It is now hoping for government money and support, but the political right is not too happy about the move. Albanians in Switzerland have had a lot of bad press recently, with newspaper articles reporting on violence, sexual attacks and clan-based conflicts. “This is a one-sided and negative vision which only serves to unjustly feed…

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Almost one in ten babies is born prematurely

This content was published on Jul 2, 2007 Experts say that in general more premature infants are being born in industrialised countries. Older mothers and more multiple births are said to be contributory factors. The Federal Statistics Office figures for Switzerland show that in 2004, 90 per cent of the 72,125 hospital births were full term. Pre-term births accounted for nine per cent…

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Data commissioner slams hooliganism law

This content was published on Jul 2, 2007 A new law which provides the legal basis for the creation of a database on hooligans took effect at the beginning of the year, ahead of the 2008 Euro football championships being co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria. The annual report of the data protection commissioner, published on Monday, points out that there are no clear…

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Middle Ages meets Middle-earth

This content was published on Jul 2, 2007 These include a gargoyle ready to pounce on unsuspecting passers-by and the scaly, elongated body of a dragon wrapped around the picturesque medieval bridge leading into Saint-Ursanne. Howe has led the transformation of this sleepy village tucked away in a forgotten corner of northwestern Switzerland into a fantasy world. The outdoor installations, exclusive exhibits of…

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Michael Neff Group: Kickin’

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Albanians could switch on to integration (HOLD MID MAY)

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Almost one in ten babies is born prematurely

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