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Government takes tougher action against terrorism

This content was published on Nov 7, 2001 The cabinet made the announcement on Wednesday shortly after the Federal Police Office ordered a search of the premises of a suspected terrorist financing group, Nada, in the Italian enclave of Campione d’Italia in canton Ticino. The cabinet said it was outlawing the al-Qaeda network because it suspected the network was involved in the September…

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Swiss is prime suspect in cigarette smuggling probe

This content was published on Nov 7, 2001 Italian prosecutor Giuseppe Scelsi considers Franco della Torre the kingpin in international cigarette trafficking, and has placed him at the top of a list of suspected cigarette smugglers. Della Torre, 59, who was earlier implicated in a 1980s money laundering affair nicknamed the “Pizza Connection”, insists he is innocent. He denied Scelsi’s claim that he…

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Türkyilmaz ends football career after injury

This content was published on Nov 7, 2001 The 34-year-old Ticino prodigy, who played for FC Lucerne, announced his retirement on Monday. “My disappointment is tremendous,” Türkyilmaz said. “I didn’t want my career to end this way.” Türkyilmaz injured his knee during an away match between Switzerland’s national team and Luxembourg on September 5. During that game, he scored two goals, becoming the…

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Switzerland to face Team Canada

This content was published on Nov 6, 2001 The friendly match – the first of four to be played in the coming five days – will give the Swiss an opportunity to prove their credentials with just over three months to go until the start of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Ralph Krueger, the team’s coach, said he hopes to win…

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Schnyder through first round of Thailand Open

This content was published on Nov 6, 2001 The Swiss number seven player won the match in straight sets 7-5, 6-1. She goes on to face Denmark’s Eva Dyrberg for the first time. The match is expected to be within Schnyder’s reach, as her opponent is 141 in the WTA rankings – 107 places lower than the Swiss player. swissinfo with agencies

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Red Cross societies hold key policy meeting

This content was published on Nov 6, 2001 The General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is being held against the backdrop of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Afghanistan. But the fight against HIV/AIDS, access to affordable medicines and the role of volunteers will be among the main topics discussed. The assembly offers the opportunity for the…

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Federer, Hingis wrap up season with disappointing finish

This content was published on Nov 6, 2001 Federer failed to qualify for the Masters in Sydney, while Hingis has lost her number one position in the rankings. Just two weeks ago, Federer had an outside chance of qualifying for the end of year tournament. After reaching the final of the Basel Indoors competition, the 19-year-old had still to win the Paris Open.…

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English art centre celebrates Giacometti centenary

This content was published on Nov 6, 2001 One such exhibition is in England at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich. Entitled “Alberto Giacometti in Post-war Paris” it features over 120 of the artist’s drawings, paintings and sculptures, created between 1945 and 1965. His brother Diego and his wife Annette, his most constant models, are represented in many works. Intimate portraits…

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Al-Jazeera war coverage catches world’s eye

This content was published on Nov 5, 2001 Al-Jazeera’s footage in Afghanistan has provided a window to the war launched in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. The satellite TV channel was catapulted into the international spotlight when it broadcast statements by Osama bin Laden – Washington’s chief suspect behind the attacks – calling on Muslims to…

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Federal Court OK’s document sharing in Bhutto probe

This content was published on Nov 5, 2001 The Lausanne-based Court ruled on Monday that documents concerning a number of frozen bank accounts in Switzerland should be shared with Pakistan. In so doing it overturned requests from three companies to block the transfer of such information. The documents contain details of three accounts at Barclays Bank and Switzerland’s biggest bank, UBS, in Geneva,…

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