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UN urges Swiss action on torture

This content was published on May 20, 2005 The committee also called on the government to ensure that complaints of torture or ill-treatment by police were properly and effectively investigated, and alleged perpetrators brought to justice. The ten-strong body issued its response on Friday to Switzerland’s fourth report on efforts to comply with the UN Convention on Torture. The committee noted a number…

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Family celebrates transatlantic reunion

This content was published on May 20, 2005 All ties to their homeland were cut – until American Joe Roetheli set off to find his Swiss ancestors. His search has culminated in a transatlantic family reunion. “Welcome to your Hometown” – read the English sign over the church in Hägendorf in canton Solothurn. Also greeting the large group of Americans who travelled to…

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Switzerland to assist Italy in Mediaset case

This content was published on May 20, 2005 The Lausanne-based Swiss Federal Court on Friday threw out three appeals aimed at stopping the transfer of the bank documents. On February 3 the justice authorities agreed to an Italian request for legal assistance in the case of Mediaset, which is being investigated for tax evasion. Three appeals were subsequently lodged against that decision. The…

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Federer aims to break Roland Garros jinx

This content was published on May 20, 2005 It is the one grand-slam title missing from the Swiss star’s impressive trophy cabinet and he says he is determined to make amends over the next two weeks in Paris. “The last two years have been too disappointing for me at the French, so I just have to focus on the early rounds,” said the…

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Federer clears first hurdle at Roland Garros

This content was published on May 20, 2005 The Swiss conceded only five games during Monday’s straight-sets demolition of Israeli qualifier Dudi Sela, 6-1, 6-4, 6-0. But it wasn’t all plain sailing for the 23-year-old who found himself trailing 3-1 in the second set. “It wasn’t a good match,” conceded Federer. “I had a bit of trouble at the start, but fortunately I…

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Swiss and Latvians join forces to fight crime

This content was published on May 20, 2005 The justice ministry said bilateral accords were needed to complement multilateral police agreements. The agreement, due to be signed by Justice Minister Christoph Blocher on Monday, covers the exchange of information, coordination and training. The agreement is also aimed at defining the tasks of a special police attaché. Blocher is visiting Latvia over the weekend…

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Controversial Muslim scholar wins in court

This content was published on May 20, 2005 However, the cantonal authorities responded by saying Hani Ramadan, who is also director of Geneva’s Islamic Centre, would not be reinstated. It was the second time the courts have ruled in Ramadan’s favour, saying that his dismissal was unfair and demanding that the cantonal government recognise Ramadan’s status as a public servant and resume paying…

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GeneM: I’ve Seen

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Illegal meat trade sparks health fears

This content was published on May 19, 2005 The authorities, who have intercepted five metric tons of smuggled meat in the past 18 months, say the racket is increasingly being run by organised gangs. Since the introduction of import quotas a decade ago, the Federal Customs Office says it has seen an upsurge in the amount of meat smuggled into Switzerland from neighbouring…

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Heidi meets Andrew Lloyd Webber

This content was published on May 19, 2005 The producers of the multi-million franc production have adapted the winning formula used in countless Broadway and West End hits to ensure success at the box office. When the show opens in late July, some members of the audience are sure to leave the open-air performance humming the catchy tunes to themselves, proud that the…

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