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Swiss Ländler Gamblers: Nature.

This content was published on Sep 12, 2006

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Scholar says Muslims mistrust the West

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 In an interview with swissinfo, Tariq Ramadan says the solidarity shown by many Muslims in the wake of the terrorist atrocities has been undermined by events in Iraq and Lebanon, and by negative perceptions of Islam in the West. Ramadan, who is a professor of Islamic studies, is currently working as a senior research fellow…

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All-American Swiss come to the fore

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 “Small Number – Big Impact” portrays the history of Swiss immigration through a selection of 25 personalities – some of whom have made a name for themselves. It reveals how immigrants can have a rewarding influence on their new homeland. Visitors can listen to interviews with Swiss about their journey to the US and the…

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Federal Administrative Court

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 The Federal Administrative Court is one of the two federal courts of first instance (the other is the Federal Criminal Court). They were set up as part of a recent reform of the legal system to lighten the ever-increasing load of the Federal Court in Lausanne. The Federal Administrative Court will begin its work in…

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Conference of Cantonal Health Directors

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 This is the political coordination body for the 26 cantonal public health directors. Its aim is to promote cooperation among the cantons as well as between the cantons and the Confederation. It also cooperates with important international organisations on health matters.

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Conference of Cantonal Justice and Police Directors

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 This body brings together the cantonal government members responsible for justice and police affairs. An instrument of federalism, it ensures cooperation among the cantons as well as between the cantons and the Confederation on justice and police matters. It also works with important organisations on these issues.

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Parliamentary initiative

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 This permits a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate to present parliament with a plan for a constitutional article, law or decree. The plan may be detailed or formulated in general terms. The commission of the chamber where the initiative was lodged decides if there should be any follow-up. For example, an…

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Shadow of September 11 stretches to Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 With its tightened law for national security, the Swiss government wants access to the private lives of citizens – even if they are not suspected of any crimes. Not everyone is happy about this. Six weeks after suicide aeroplane attacks on New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania killed almost 3,000 people excluding the 19 hijackers, President…

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Federer storms through to win third US Open

This content was published on Sep 11, 2006 He beat American Andy Roddick 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the final to claim his ninth Grand Slam crown and third of the season after triumphs at the Australian Open and at Wimbledon. Federer becomes the first man in tennis history to win three successive Wimbledon and US Open titles in the same years. He…

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