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Franz Xaver Mozart (1791-1844): Piano Concertos No. 1 & No. 2. Henri Sigfridsson, piano. International New Symphony Orchestra Lemberg. Dir. Gunhard Mattes.

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Red Cross conference opens under shadow of Iraq

This content was published on Dec 2, 2003 Last October’s bomb attack on the Baghdad office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has focused minds on the danger of aid work. The 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent – which aims to establish Red Cross policy for the next four years – will be opened by…

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Red Cross sets out priorities for action

This content was published on Dec 2, 2003 The central theme of the 2003 meeting is the protection of human dignity. The conference will be attended by all 179 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, together with the International Federation, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the 191 states parties to the Geneva Conventions. Ahead of the meeting, the…

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“We’re always caught in the middle”

This content was published on Dec 2, 2003 swissinfo spoke to Angelo Gnädinger, the ICRC’s director-general, about recent attacks in Afghanistan and Iraq. The ICRC has been active in Iraq since 1980, but independence and neutrality no longer seem to guarantee protection. A car bombing in October on the agency’s Baghdad office killed 12 people. Gnädinger was speaking on the eve of the…

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Tschou zäme: Zwüschetön

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HujGroup: Nöis Alts

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Mali in pictures

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Doublesquare: Feel Good. Barstreet Song.

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Swiss face tough Euro 2004 challenge

This content was published on Dec 1, 2003 The draw was made on Sunday in Portugal, which will host the prestigious competition. Michel Pont, deputy coach of the Swiss team, said the players were excited about meeting such good sides in Euro 2004, but realised that it was a tough draw. “Obviously we’re not the favourites, but that could suit us,” said Pont.…

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Tourism in Central Asia – hunting and traditional yurts

This content was published on Dec 1, 2003 The mountains leave many visitors with the impression that they have arrived in an unpopulated replica of the Bernese overland. But despite a rapidly expanding infrastructure and political stability, tourists remain a rarity in the region. And for those that go to effort, a visit to Central Asia offers activities no longer found in many…

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Franz Xaver Mozart (1791-1844): Piano Concertos No. 1 & No. 2. Henri Sigfridsson, piano. International New Symphony Orchestra Lemberg. Dir. Gunhard Mattes.

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Red Cross conference opens under shadow of Iraq

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