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UN military observers dice with death

This content was published on Oct 14, 2003 The gruelling course teaches students everything from peace mediation to survival skills for some of the world’s most hostile areas. On a hilltop overlooking an aircraft factory and an airstrip, students observe troop movements, weapons shipments and fighter jet sorties across an imaginary ceasefire line. Their brief is to record what they see and to…

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Swiss open human rights dialogue with Iran

This content was published on Oct 13, 2003 The visit comes amid mounting international concern over the Islamic state’s nuclear programme, commitment to fighting terrorism and treatment of dissidents. The visit also comes 12 years after Bern started similar talks with China, which have been criticised by some human rights groups. Switzerland has looked after American interests in Iran since relations were broken…

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Simplicissimus: Herbscht

This content was published on Oct 13, 2003

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Final curtain call for master horseman

This content was published on Oct 12, 2003 Born in 1920 in Geneva, Knie was the fifth generation of his family to belong to the Knie circus troupe. As a child, Fredy Knie Sr quickly won a reputation for his work with horses. Aged nine, he received his first horse, a Hanover stallion named “Excellence” as a birthday gift from his father. By…

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Tutankhamun treasures come to Basel

This content was published on Oct 12, 2003 It is the first time in 20 years that the exhibition will have been on show in Europe. From April to September 2004, Basel’s Museum of Ancient Art will stage the exhibition “Tutankhamun – The Golden Beyond”. It’s a dream come true for the museum’s director, Professor Peter Blome. “Museum directors are also allowed to…

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Ski Federation boss looks forward to new season

This content was published on Oct 12, 2003 Ahead of the new season, the president of the International Ski Federation, Switzerland’s Gian Franco Kasper, told swissinfo he was confident the competition was going from strength to strength. Elected president in 1998, Kasper, who comes from canton Graubünden, has been involved with the federation since 1975, having spent 23 years as secretary-general. swissinfo caught…

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Swiss return to footballing elite

This content was published on Oct 12, 2003 Swiss defender Stéphane Henchoz says the team have enough quality to at least reach the quarter-finals in Portugal. “We showed great team spirit and worked very hard,” Henchoz told swissinfo following Saturday’s crucial 2-0 home win over Ireland. “We proved that there is plenty of quality in our team.” One of the few active players…

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Swiss celebrate Euro success

This content was published on Oct 11, 2003 Saturday’s victory saw Switzerland clinch top spot in their qualifying group to earn a place in the tournament finals for only the second ever time. Eight years to the day after securing a berth at the 1996 event, Switzerland upset the odds with a hard-fought but deserved victory against the highly-rated Irish team. Playing in…

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Anti-racism ads exploit stereotypes

This content was published on Oct 10, 2003 It exploits racial stereotypes in a bid to force people to confront their prejudices. The ads – launched in the same week as a provocative campaign by the rightwing Swiss People’s Party – is the brainchild of the Swiss Foundation against Racism and Anti-Semitism, with financially backing from the government. The posters and film spots…

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