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Solid start by Swiss sprinters

This content was published on Mar 1, 2002 The two Swiss runners recorded identical times of 7.78 seconds to guarantee their progress into Saturday’s semis. Bitzi, who set a new Swiss record of 7.62 seconds in Magglingen two weeks ago, was able to qualify automatically after coming second in his heat. Although registering the same time, Monachon could only manage fourth place in…

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Good start for hockey favourites

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 The Lions, who are chasing their third Swiss title in a row, secured a 2-1 away win over Ambri to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven quarter-final series. Although strong favourites to win the series, the Lions were celebrating their first win over their Ticinese opponents in five attempts this season. To make matters…

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No way back for Servette

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 Lucien Favre’s side came from behind twice on Thursday to clinch a well earned 2-2 draw with the in-form Spanish giants. But the Geneva team’s fate had already been sealed during last week’s away leg, when they were humbled 3-0. “We are leaving the European stage with our heads held high,” Favre insisted after Thursday’s…

Federer flops in Dubai

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 Federer (ATP 15) lasted just 53 minutes before going out in straight sets (3-6, 1-6) to Germany’s Rainer Schüttler (ATP 40). Prior to Thursday’s match, the Swiss number one had won all three of his previous encounters with Schüttler. Only arriving in Dubai on Monday after winning a weekend doubles title in Rotterdam, the Swiss…

Court acquits police commander in shooting trial

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 Markus Reinhardt was charged with intentional homicide for his order to shoot a 22-year-old gunman, who wounded two policemen with an assault rifle. The unemployed butcher was shot in the head by a marksman after a ten-hour siege at his apartment. Reinhardt was facing five years in prison. However, Graubünden’s cantonal court said the order…

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Angolan accounts frozen in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 The move comes after a year-long investigation by local judge Daniel Devaud into deals surrounding the rescheduling of Angola’s $5 billion debt to Russia. The inquiry is examining the activities of two businessmen: suspected arms trafficker Pierre Falcone, who is currently being held by the French authorities, and the Russian millionaire, Arkady Gaydamak. In 1996,…

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Bucher chases European title

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 Already a strong favourite for victory at the Vienna championships, the reigning world champion has seen his chances further increased by a number of high-profile withdrawals. Olympic champion Nils Schumann of Germany has had to pull out of the event after breaking his arm. A suspected injury has also led Russia’s defending indoor champion Yuriy…

Maurice Steger, recorder: Solos and Trio Sonatas for Recorder

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Swiss stand firm over cannabis law

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) said it would be a “historic mistake” if cannabis were effectively placed in the same category as alcohol and tobacco. But the Swiss authorities disagree. “I’ve heard more people say it was a historic mistake to put cannabis on the list of substances that are totally prohibited,” says Ueli…

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Chur chic? Trendy Wallpaper says so

This content was published on Feb 28, 2002 “The reaction in town was crazy,” says Peter Laube, director of Chur Tourism. “Everybody always thought of Chur as being nice but not very trendy and most of the reaction came from outside the city. I have received a lot of calls from the foreign press.” In Chur, Switzerland’s oldest town, the notoriety is one…

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