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Lugano back on top of league table

This content was published on Sep 28, 2001 As the match between Ambri-Piotta and Zug had to be postponed due to Thursday’s shootings in Zug’s regional parliament, Ambri did not get the chance to defend its top spot of the league. Bern, which is currently seventh in the league, failed to draw strength from the home crowd and lost 3-4 to Lugano. Only…

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Switzerland steps up security after Zug massacre

This content was published on Sep 28, 2001 Switzerland is struggling to come to terms with the killings, which occurred when a man identified as Friedrich Leibacher, 57, of canton Zurich, opened fire during a session of the regional assembly, killing 14 people and leaving 14 hospitalised, according to police, who said the gunman also killed himself. The attack marked the first time…

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Shooting threatens culture of openness

This content was published on Sep 28, 2001 A common theme throughout the Swiss press on Friday is that the days when the public could freely enter local parliaments and when cabinet ministers could travel alone on trams are over. Security at public buildings is already being stepped up across the country, and procedures are being re-examined ahead of what most commentators expect…

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Servette face Spanish challenge

This content was published on Sep 28, 2001 The side from north east Spain won the UEFA Cup in 1964 and also enjoyed more recent European success, when they beat English giants Arsenal in the final of the 1995 Cup Winners’ Cup. Zaragoza cruised through the first round of this year’s UEFA Cup with a 5-1 aggregate win over Silkeborg of Denmark. The…

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Zug killings trigger debate about gun laws

This content was published on Sep 27, 2001 The gunman used a standard Swiss army issue assault rifle – a 5,6 mm SIG “Sturmgewehr 90” – to kill his victims, before turning the weapon on himself. At the same time, another army issue assault rifle was used in a family killing in Lucerne, when a 49-year old Swiss killed his 23-year old stepson…

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Fifteen dead after shootings in Zug parliament

This content was published on Sep 27, 2001 Three members of government, and 11 members of parliament, were among the dead. Police identified the gunman as Friedrich Leibacher, 57, of canton Zurich, who, they said, had been involved in a legal conflict with local authorities. The attacker entered the parliament building at 10.30am on Thursday and opened fire with an assault rifle in…

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Triple joy for Swiss teams in Europe

This content was published on Sep 27, 2001 Grasshoppers down Dinamo Having secured a 3-1 away win over Dinamo Bucharest in last week’s first leg match, Grasshoppers appeared to have the easiest route into the second round – and Hans-Peter Zaugg’s side didn’t disappoint. A perfectly chipped goal from Croatian midfielder Mate Baturina fired the Zurich side further ahead after 18 minutes. Just…

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Authorities say 15 dead in Zug cantonal parliament shooting

This content was published on Sep 27, 2001 Authorities said the attacker, apparently disguised as a policeman, entered the parliament building at 10.30am on Thursday and opened fire with an assault rifle in the assembly room. An explosion followed the shootings. Police identified the attacker as Friedrich Leibacher, 57, a Swiss from the canton of Zurich, who was among the dead. They were…

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Swiss prosecutor sceptical that terrorist funds can be tracked

This content was published on Sep 27, 2001 In an interview with swissinfo, Bertossa said the authorities would be hard pressed to track funds belonging to the Saudi dissident,. Osama bin Laden, who the US suspects is the chief suspect behind the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. “It is almost impossible to follow the money trail,” Bertossa said. “There…

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Track cyclists left behind in Olympic sprint

This content was published on Sep 27, 2001 The young Swiss trio of Martial Heer, Michael Lato and Philipp Michel were unable to make it into the semi-finals of the Olympic sprint. By finishing with the 13th fastest time of the day, though, the three teenagers did reach their tournament target of a place in the top 15. The Swiss cycling association has…

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