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Justice minister defends asylum law

This content was published on Aug 19, 2006 The justice minister rejected accusations that the revision of the two laws, to be voted on in a referendum next month, ran counter to Switzerland’s humanitarian traditions. In a speech to the annual Congress of the Swiss Abroad in Basel on Saturday Blocher dismissed allegations that Switzerland was too tough on refugees and foreigners. “It’s…

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swissinfo: Swiss Alpine Music. Alphorn and Yodel in Switzerland.

This content was published on Aug 19, 2006 Swiss Alpine Music. Alphorn and Yodel. Produced by Lukas Jaggi and Christian Strickler for swissinfo (2006).

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Last Weltklasse at Letzigrund ends world class

This content was published on Aug 19, 2006 His run was the highlight of the last Weltklasse event at Zurich’s Letzigrund, which will be torn down and replaced with a new stadium. Powell initially set the record in Athens on June 14, 2005. The 23-year-old then equalled the time at a grand prix meeting in Gateshead, England two months ago. He jointly holds…

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Aids community takes stock of progress

This content was published on Aug 18, 2006 As the mammoth six-day biennial Aids meeting drew to a close on Friday, experts called for improved prevention measures and greater political leadership in the global fight against HIV/Aids. “We have the scientific knowledge to be able to save millions of people. We now need the political will to do it,” said Peter Piot, head…

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Athletics chief calls for improvements

This content was published on Aug 18, 2006 Wirz is about to stand down after seven years dedicated to the meeting that takes place at the Letzigrund for the last time on Friday. The stadium is closing for renovation. A cast of five world record holders, 18 European champions, 15 recent Olympic gold medallists and 14 current world champions – headed by sprinters…

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Sherlock Holmes

This content was published on Aug 18, 2006

Weltklasse is last event at Letzigrund

This content was published on Aug 17, 2006 After 81 years, the facilities are to be renovated and upgraded as the city prepares to host matches during the next European football championships. The last Weltklasse athletics meeting at the Letzigrund on Friday, is likely to be an occasion for nostalgia; many former stars of track and field are expected to attend and pay…

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Myrto: Die mit O

This content was published on Aug 17, 2006

Expert stresses limits of anti-terror fight

This content was published on Aug 16, 2006 Baud also underlined that last week’s foiled airline attack in London did not mark any change in the nature of the terrorist threat. The discovery of an alleged bomb plot to blow up United States-bound planes has once again put the spotlight on terrorism. Heightened security measures have since been enforced at airports around the…

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Quest for Romansh

This content was published on Aug 16, 2006

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