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Swiss seek answers to mix-up over terror suspect

This content was published on Oct 28, 2004 The Swiss were last week on the verge of deporting Mohamed Achraf, who is wanted by Spain in connection with a foiled bomb attack on the National Court in Madrid. Achraf, who is said to be the leader of the Islamic cell behind the attack, was arrested in Switzerland on August 28 for immigration offences.…

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The post-Arafat era begins

This content was published on Oct 28, 2004 Two Swiss experts comment on his legacy and the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Swiss experts say Arafat, 75, will be remembered as the leader who led the way to negotiations with Israel and hopes for peace, but who ultimately failed. Erich Gysling, an authority on the Middle East, says that although Arafat…

Professor champions rights of displaced people

This content was published on Oct 28, 2004 Kälin, who has a long record of human rights advocacy, told swissinfo how he plans to represent the estimated 25 million IDPs worldwide. The Bern University professor of constitutional and international public law is the second Swiss legal expert to be nominated to a high-profile UN position this year. Nicolas Michel, an international law specialist…

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Ten In One Jazz Orchestra feat. Sandy Patton, Ann Malcolm, Pius Schürmann: Spotlights

This content was published on Oct 28, 2004

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Swiss arts play on cultural diversity

This content was published on Oct 28, 2004 The two-year project, which goes by the name of swixx, will show how different cultural identities influence the arts. Through a series of events – ranging from literature, music and film to theatre, visual arts and traditional culture – the programme aims to raise awareness of the cultural mix that is part of Switzerland’s heritage,…

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Bo Katzman Chor: Heaven’s Gate

This content was published on Oct 28, 2004

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Charity calls for action on child trafficking

This content was published on Oct 27, 2004 The organisation is aiming to raise awareness about two major forms of the trade in Europe: the abuse of non-accompanied minors and commercial adoption. A recent conference on child trafficking in Sion brought together 180 experts from 48 different countries to discuss what can be done about the growing problem. “Most of the trafficking is…

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Swiss Radio International to stop broadcasting

This content was published on Oct 27, 2004 swissinfo/Swiss Radio International (SRI) is to broadcast its last shortwave and satellite radio programmes on October 30, 2004. As SRI goes off the air after nearly 70 years, a chapter in Swiss radio history comes to an end. swissinfo/SRI will in future focus exclusively on its multimedia news and information platform, www.swissinfo.org, which is available in nine languages.

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Football hooligans face the red card

This content was published on Oct 27, 2004 The system, which still needs approval by parliament, should be in place for the Euro 2008 football championships, organised by Switzerland and Austria. Other proposals announced by the Federal Police Office on Wednesday include preventive detention for potential troublemakers, and the introduction of travel and stadium bans. Spokesman Guido Balmer said the Police Office also…

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Pete Ray: It’s The Heart That Matters

This content was published on Oct 27, 2004

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