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Police crusade for closer ties with EU on crime

This content was published on Oct 14, 2004 The rightwing Swiss People’s Party has threatened to launch a nationwide referendum on the issue, if it is approved by parliament. The justice and police directors of Switzerland’s cantons launched a campaign on Thursday to convince the Swiss electorate that closer cooperation with the EU would assist the fight against crime. “If we commit ourselves…

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Scientists develop new weapon in fight against HIV

This content was published on Oct 14, 2004 The molecule proved effective in tests with monkeys, and human trials could start within the next year. The molecule, called PSC-Rantes, was developed over seven years by a team working at the faculty of medicine at the University of Geneva. The results were due to be published in the prestigious American journal, “Science”, on Friday.…

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Sale of army weapons triggers heated debate

This content was published on Oct 14, 2004 A legal loophole allows these weapons to be traded freely, causing embarrassment to the authorities and provoking protests from those who fear dire consequences. A review of the present law promises tighter gun controls, but already the market is awash with ex-military rifles and pistols at knockdown prices. A militia army – the principle, whereby…

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Stimmhorn & Kold Electronics: Igloo

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Couchepin calls for respect of Tibetan human rights

This content was published on Oct 13, 2004 Couchepin, who was in Tibet as part of a week-long official trip to China, also signed an agreement pledging Swiss funds to help in the restoration of a temple. “Experience shows us that a balanced development can only exist if all aspects of a human being are respected, including religious rights,” said Couchepin. The minister…

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Swiss engineer arrested in Libyan nuclear probe

This content was published on Oct 13, 2004 Switzerland’s federal prosecutor has also opened an investigation into two Swiss suspected of illegally exporting nuclear bomb-making equipment to the North African country. The engineer arrested in Germany is believed to have been part of a clandestine international network, which helped supply equipment to the Libyan government. Authorities allege that 39-year-old Urs Tinner oversaw machine…

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Stephan Eicher: Tour Taxi Europa (03/04)

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Prepaid phone register fails to ring home

This content was published on Oct 12, 2004 According to Switzerland’s main telephone operator, Swisscom, only around 200,000 of its 500,000 prepaid customers have registered ahead of an October 31 deadline. Under the new rules, people who have bought prepaid phones since November 1, 2002, have until the end of this month to register. “Once the deadline has passed, the phone will be…

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