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Del Ponte calls on Berlusconi to join fight against crime

This content was published on May 24, 2001 Her aim is to speed up judicial cooperation between Italy and Switzerland, especially over organised crime and the Mafia. Del Ponte appealed to Berlusconi after making her annual pilgrimage to Palermo to mark the death of the anti-mafia judge Giovanni Falcone, who was killed by a car bomb in May 1992. In an interview with…

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Bastl out in Paris

This content was published on May 24, 2001 After losing the first set of Thursday’s match 1-6, the Swiss number four appeared to have rediscovered his rhythm in the second set, which he won 6-2. But Moyano, more than 60 places below Bastl in the world rankings, struck back in the deciding set to complete a 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 victory. Bastl’s defeat ends…

Geneva University begins major study of Noma disease

This content was published on May 24, 2001 Most Noma sufferers are under six years of age. The fatality rate is between 70 and 90 per cent. Those children that survive are disfigured for life, many of them unable to speak, eat or breath normally again. Many are cast out by their communities. “It’s a truly horrendous disease,” says Gertrude Hirzel, whose foundation…

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A battle of firepower, youth and experience

This content was published on May 24, 2001 Grasshoppers Zurich are the only one of the three sides who can still win the big prize without depending on results elsewhere. A win away in St Gallen on Saturday would guarantee Hans-Peter Zaugg’s youthful team the championship. The former Swiss under-21 national trainer has surprised many during his first season in charge by taking…

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Baby joy for McMahon

This content was published on May 24, 2001 Jennifer McMahon was born in canton Zug on Wednesday, weighing in at 3.2 kilogrammes. “The births of Jennifer and Dominic have been the most moving and beautiful moments of my life,” said a delighted Brigitte McMahon, “even ahead of the gold medal in Sydney.” The Swiss ‘sports star of the year’ has been keeping fit…

Solothurn festival goes on-line with virtual literature

This content was published on May 23, 2001 Writers and other participants at the festival, which ends on Sunday, will be exploring various aspects of online literary expression, and hoping to come up with answers to a question of major concern to the publishing industry: is the Internet a threat to the future of books? The organisers say that while the Internet has…

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Fritschi shows binding commitment to ski industry

This content was published on May 23, 2001 The Fritschi company, which develops and produces high-tech bindings, is fast making a name for itself in the highly demanding world of skiing. Its binding systems are aimed at cross country skiers, downhill skiers, telemarkers and until recently snowboarders. With a staff of 55 and an annual turnover of some SFr15 million ($8.54 billion), the…

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Novartis provides Africa with malaria drug

This content was published on May 23, 2001 Novartis agreed to supply the new therapy, called Coartem, to WHO at cost – $2.40 for a full treatment of 24 tablets. The therapy costs up to $40 in the West. Gro Harlem Brundtland, director-general of WHO, welcomed the move as a “really good deal for global health”. WHO estimates that malaria, spread by the…

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Roche wins licences for blood screening technology

This content was published on May 23, 2001 The worldwide, semi-exclusive licence allows Roche to research, develop, manufacture and sell HCV and HIV-1 nucleic acid probe products for its tests used in screening donated blood and plasma for transfusion or manufacturing of plasma components. Prior to this agreement, Roche provided its nucleic acid testing (NAT) products for HCV and HIV-1 to blood and…

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Comedy festival comes to streets of Montreux

This content was published on May 23, 2001 Over the six days, a wide array of mime and visual artists, stand up comedians and impersonators will be taking to the main stage at the casino in Montreux. The organisers of the festival, now in its 12th year, are trying to repeat its success by hosting free, open-air performances. On the streets, acts disguised…

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