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US offers $5,000 for death of Iraqi-Swiss

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 The family of Salah Jmor called the American compensation offer “an insult”, while the Swiss government is seeking a full inquiry into the killing. Jmor, who held dual Swiss and Iraqi nationality, was killed on June 28 this year as he drove along a Baghdad highway. His family claim that he was killed by an…

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Kaloyev found guilty of intentional killing

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 Vitaly Kaloyev was sentenced to eight years in prison. Russian authorities said they would seek his extradition so that he can serve his sentence in Russia. The Zurich cantonal court judged that the accused wanted to kill his victim, at least after the first blows with the knife. Kaloyev’s wife and two children were killed…

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Convicted helicopter pilots are acquitted

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 In December 2004 a district court found both pilots guilty of negligent homicide and handed down suspended prison sentences of three and five months. Following its judgement on October 7, the court in Valais announced on Wednesday that the pilot who had been given a three-month sentence was exonerated and the other would have his…

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Fribourg stands by Islamic headscarf ban

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 The local council confirmed on Wednesday that it was opposed to the wearing of religious apparel in schools. The sacked employees are complaining of unfair dismissal. The two young women, temporarily employed in August to tend to children after school hours, were dismissed one month later for refusing to take off their headscarves at work.…

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Countries seek to bypass Tamiflu patent

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 It comes amid growing fears of a bird-flu pandemic. Under World Trade Organisation rules, countries facing a public health emergency can issue licences to legally manufacture generic versions of patented drugs. The Indian government has given the go-ahead for production of a generic version of the antiviral drug, the Times of India reported on Wednesday.…

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Game, set and match for tennis star Rosset

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 Rosset has won 15 singles and eight doubles titles over 17 years, but will also be remembered as a colourful and sometimes rebellious character. The 35-year-old, who hails from Geneva, said on Tuesday that the Swiss Indoors would be his last professional tennis tournament. Rosset is playing doubles in the tournament, which is taking place…

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Insurer stops epidemic cover for poultry

This content was published on Oct 26, 2005 The company said a temporary suspension of new policies was not unusual when the risk of an insured event occurring was judged to be higher than normal. Winterthur says it is the only Swiss insurer which offers cover for epidemics in livestock, and that the number of inquiries about cover for poultry has risen significantly…

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Span: Marathon

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Swiss poultry ban comes into effect

This content was published on Oct 25, 2005 Meanwhile, retailers have reported a sizeable drop in poultry sales as a result of the health scare. The ban on keeping domestic fowl outdoors, which follows similar action taken in neighbouring Germany and Austria, runs until December 15. The authorities have called the measure “a precautionary step”. The rationale behind the move is to protect…

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