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Laciga brothers through to semi-finals of Gstaad Beach Volleyball Open

This content was published on Jun 23, 2001 The powerful pairing had a mixed day on Saturday, losing their first match but winning their second, which was enough to put them through to the semi-finals. “Today we went from strength to strength in each game we played and I’m now confident that we can make it through to the final,” said Paul Laciga…

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Swiss President addresses gay pride demonstration in Zurich

This content was published on Jun 23, 2001 The protestors were calling for equality for homosexuals in the workplace and the right to gay marriage. During his speech Leuenberger promised that the government would raise the issue of gay marriage this year by carrying out a pilot study. He also asked for patience from the homosexual community as the government endeavoured to change…

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Russian wins fifth stage of Tour de Suisse

This content was published on Jun 23, 2001 The Giro d’Italia winner, Italy’s Gilberto Simoni, came second and his compatriot, Wladimir Belli, was third. Belli’s performance was just enough to hand him the overall lead snatching the yellow jersey from fellow Italian, Gianluca Bortolami. Konyshev needed five hours, 59 minutes and eight seconds to cover the mountain stage, which is considered the toughest…

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Federer knocked out of ATP tournament in Den Bosch

This content was published on Jun 23, 2001 Fourth seed Federer opened Saturday’s semifinal match strongly, storming to a 4-1 lead in the first set. Hewitt then found his footing and won 11 of the next 13 games to take the match 6-4, 6-2. The Basel teenager was chasing only his second ATP singles title victory of his career following his victory in…

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Argentina asks for Swiss aid in corruption investigation

This content was published on Jun 23, 2001 Argentina suspects its highest judge, Nicolas Becerra, has used a Credit Suisse bank account in Geneva to deposit funds obtained from illegal drug trafficking. A judiciary spokesman confirmed that Buenos Aires was looking to obtain more information about the origin of the accounts. Becerra was appointed prosecutor general by the government of Carlos Menem, who…

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Federer through to Den Bosch semifinals

This content was published on Jun 22, 2001 The teenager from Basel, who is seeded fourth, rallied after a first-set tiebreaker loss to take the next two sets. Federer saved five break points at 2-1 down in the second set before breaking Sluiter’s serve a game later. He seemed more in control of his game, and wrapped up the match with a scorecard…

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Swiss firm fails to have Russian jets impounded

This content was published on Jun 22, 2001 “It was decided before the start of the show that the aircraft would return to Moscow on Friday at that hour,” said a Rosaviakosmos spokesman, Konstantin Kreidenko. Earlier, bailiffs had obtained a court injunction to impound a Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft as well as a MiG attack plane, which were on display at the show, on…

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Lugano and St Gallen head east

This content was published on Jun 22, 2001 On Friday Swiss league runners-up Lugano were drawn against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the second qualifying round for the European Champions League, while St Gallen were pitted against Macedonia’s Pelister in the UEFA Cup qualifying round. Lugano’s assignment appears to be the toughest against a Shakhtar team who have recently proved worthy opponents to…

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Vinokourov victorious in Wildhaus

This content was published on Jun 22, 2001 The Deutsche Telekom rider broke away with just two kilometres to go in Friday’s 144 kilometre stretch from Baar to Wildhaus, before crossing the finish line nine seconds ahead of Italy’s Gilberto Simoni and France’s Laurent Jalabert. Italy’s Gianluca Bortolami defended his overall race lead, but saw his margin over Vinokourov reduced to just 14…

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Improved vaccine developed to counter bee-sting allergies

This content was published on Jun 22, 2001 To the vast majority of the public, bee stings are a painful irritant. They may even be beneficial – some studies suggest they can protect against cancer. But for an estimated three per cent of the Swiss population, an encounter with a bee can be life threatening. Those who have this allergy can suffer blisters…

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