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Gagliardi impresses again

This content was published on Mar 21, 2002 Having last week reached her first semi-final at a major WTA tournament, Gagliardi got back to winning ways on Wednesday – downing Germany’s Jana Kandarr in straight sets (6-0, 6-3). Prior to Indian Wells, the two 25-year-olds were just nine places apart in the world rankings but Gagliardi’s impressive run in California helped her rocket…

Swiss banks ordered to pay ex-UBS watchman

This content was published on Mar 20, 2002 The payment to Christoph Meili would be part of an agreement between Swiss banks and Jewish groups to settle the accounts. Half the money is to be paid to Meili’s wife, Giuseppina, from whom he is now separated. Meili was praised as a hero by some American officials after he took files from the Swiss…

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Home of Osama bin Laden’s half-brother raided by French police

This content was published on Mar 20, 2002 French judicial sources confirmed the raid on Yeslam Binladin’s Cannes home, but did not say what the search had revealed. Binladin – a Swiss citizen who runs a finance firm, Saudi Investment Company (SICO), from Geneva – has repeatedly denied having any contact with his infamous relative. Last December, Paris judges launched an investigation into…

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Swiss-Ski choose new coach

This content was published on Mar 20, 2002 Swiss-Ski confirmed media reports that the 62-year-old, who formerly headed Austria’s women’s team, would be taking up the position from May 1 after deciding not to extend his contract with the Austrian association. Frehsner’s appointment was announced at a media conference in the eastern spa town of Bad Ragaz on Wednesday. Second spell in charge…

Neo-nazis change tactics

This content was published on Mar 20, 2002 A gang of extremists attacked the teenagers – 14 and 17 – in the canton Aargau town of Klingnau with baseball bats, inflicting severe injuries. Police have arrested four people in connection with the attacks, and are hunting six others. Experts believe the Aargau assaults highlight a change of tactics by organised right-wing groups in…

Davos and Lugano take playoff lead

This content was published on Mar 19, 2002 Davos defeated rivals Kloten 6-4 to take the third round of the best-of-seven playoff series, while Lugano notched up a 3-2 win over the Zurich Lions to give the side from Ticino the advantage going into the fourth round. Just over 5000 spectators turned up at the ice stadium in Davos to see the home…

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Heuberger and Rosset qualify for Key Biscayne

This content was published on Mar 19, 2002 Heuberger defeated his American opponent, Michael Russell, in straight sets (6-4, 6-3) to book his place in the tournament, while Rosset also ensured his name would feature in the first-round draw by outclassing Dutchman Peter Wessels. Two other Swiss players, Roger Federer and Michel Kratochvil, automatically qualified for the men’s tournament. If Kratochvil manages to…

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Adoptee wins right to know mother’s identity

This content was published on Mar 19, 2002 Switzerland’s Federal Court on Tuesday ruled that a 34-year-old man had an “absolute right” to know the name of his biological mother, even though she feared it would damage her emotionally. The case looks set to reopen an emotional debate about the rights of adopted adults versus those of their biological parents. The case first…

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Housing snub for Schumacher

This content was published on Mar 19, 2002 The four-time Formula One world champion was hoping to build his new home, along with stables and indoor house track, near the Appenzeller village of Wolfhalden. But on Tuesday, Schumacher was told that his proposals contravened the planning law and did not fit in with the local environment. The director of the federal office for…

Lambiel slips back

This content was published on Mar 19, 2002 After coming through Monday’s qualifying section in 11th place overall, the 16-year-old skater dropped down the rankings after a disappointing performance in his short programme. A couple of shaky landings were particularly damaging for Lambiel, who will now have to work hard in the free skate if he is to match his creditable 15th place…

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