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Moderate Muslims in Switzerland speak out

This content was published on Dec 1, 2004 The Forum for a Progressive Islam is hoping to attract people from all walks of life to engage in a debate about the Muslim religion. The woman behind the forum, Saida Keller-Messahli, told swissinfo there were many moderate Muslims in Switzerland, who have had limited opportunity until now to voice their opinions. According to Keller-Messahli,…

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Swiss urged to focus more on treatment of Aids

This content was published on Dec 1, 2004 The Swiss government said on Wednesday that it had revised its Aids strategy over the past year, putting more emphasis on treatment rather than prevention work. In a statement coinciding with World Aids Day, MSF said Aids-prevention efforts were very important, but it urged the Swiss government and Swiss non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to do more…

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US judge throws out apartheid lawsuit

This content was published on Nov 30, 2004 Credit Suisse and UBS, which were named in the suit, said on Tuesday that the ruling vindicated their decision to fight the case. The litigation, filed in New York on behalf of thousands of black South Africans, accused around 30 multinationals of supporting the former apartheid system. District Judge John Sprizzo called the actions of…

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Aids Day focuses on risks facing women

This content was published on Nov 30, 2004 Campaigners say growing poverty and a lack of self-determination mean women and girls are now more at risk of contracting the virus than men. The organisers of World Aids Day have chosen “Women, girls, HIV and Aids” as the theme for this year’s campaign. “World Aids Day is a day of solidarity with HIV-positive people…

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Swiss reiterate support for Palestinians

This content was published on Nov 30, 2004 Speaking at the United Nations in New York, ambassador Peter Maurer appealed to both Israel and the Palestinians to ensure free and democratic elections. “This is a crucial step in the anchoring of democracy in institutions and for the legitimacy of the future president of the Palestinian Authority,” said Maurer on Tuesday in front of…

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Heimweh: Heimwärts

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Willy Bischof: A Pianist in Paris

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Safety lessons in a virtual Bronx

This content was published on Nov 30, 2004 At the Security Arena in Winterthur, students learn to avoid becoming victims of crime. The classes are held in a warehouse on a revamped industrial estate. For now, they are specifically geared towards the elderly and young women, but in fact, men are much more frequently victims of crime. Markus Atzenweiler, manager of the Arena,…

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Phonak turns to court in bid to regain licence

This content was published on Nov 30, 2004 Phonak said on Wednesday that it was seeking to overturn a decision by the International Cycling Union (UCI), which stripped the team of the right to participate in next year’s ProTour circuit. The team had been expected to take the issue to court after the UCI’s licences commission in November upheld an earlier decision to…

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Cycling Union rejects Phonak licence appeal

This content was published on Nov 30, 2004 On Tuesday the International Cycling Union (UCI) rejected an appeal by Phonak to have its racing licence reinstated. The UCI’s licences commission upheld an earlier decision to deny the Swiss team a licence following three positive doping tests involving Phonak cyclists. Phonak has the right to appeal against the decision at the Lausanne-based Court of…

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