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More grief for Swiss curlers

This content was published on Apr 3, 2001 The team, which continues to languish at the bottom of the championship table, went down 7-5 to the Germans in a hard-fought contest. Switzerland at one stage threatened to pull off a major upset when they held a one-point advantage going into the seventh end. But a strong German finish dashed any remaining hopes of…

Swiss expect Borodin to be extradited within days

This content was published on Apr 3, 2001 During a court hearing in New York, Borodin’s attorneys informed the magistrate that he had dropped his opposition to extradition from the US. On Tuesday, the Geneva prosecutor investigating the case, Bernard Bertossa, said it was now up to US officials to decide when Borodin will be extradited. A Swiss police spokesman said that for…

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Corti faces uphill struggle to turn SAirGroup around

This content was published on Apr 3, 2001 The general media consensus was that as new chairman and chief executive of the SAirGroup, Corti made a good impression at Monday’s news conference where he outlined the serious financial situation facing the company. The Geneva newspaper “Le Temps” asks whether Corti is up to saving the group. It says he should be given the…

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Swiss curlers blown away by the French

This content was published on Apr 3, 2001 The defeat followed an encouraging performance against Denmark when Andreas Schwaller’s side notched up an 8-2 victory. Against France, the Swiss team were well placed until the eighth end when the French registered three points, before going on to run out 7-3 winners. Earlier in the day, the Swiss had made heavy weather of disposing…

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Geneva celebrates the “Hodler of sculpture”

This content was published on Apr 3, 2001 Born in Vevey of a Bernese family, Rodo studied in Geneva. But he produced most of his best work in Paris, where he collaborated with and enjoyed the backing of Rodin. Despite being labelled the “Hodler of Sculpture” or the Swiss Rodin, Rodo remains virtually unknown to the wider public, and this first major exhibition…

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Hingis testifies in Miami against stalker

This content was published on Apr 2, 2001 Rajcevic, a 46-year-old Australian engineer of Croatian origin, is facing four misdemeanour charges, three of which are for trespassing, and one for stalking. The former engineer was arrested by police during the Ericsson tennis tournament, in Key Biscayne, last year, and has since been in detention. The 20-year-old top seed told the Miami-Dade County court…

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No wins in sight for Swiss women’s curling team

This content was published on Apr 2, 2001 The team lost 8-10 to Norway, on Monday, in the latest round of the Ford World Curling Championships in Lausanne. The team has not won any of its five matches so far in the games, thereby bringing to a virtual end their chances in the semi-finals. swissinfo with agencies

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Former Kremlin aide gives up fight against Swiss extradition

This content was published on Apr 2, 2001 Borodin’s attorneys informed a US magistrate of his decision on Monday, during a court hearing in Brooklyn, New York. “Mr Borodin, after much thought, has decided to waive his right to extradition,” said defence attorney, Barry Kingham. He added that he expected Borodin to be extradited in about a week’s time, to Switzerland. The former…

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Hingis “stalker” to make Miami court appearance

This content was published on Apr 2, 2001 Rajcevic, a 46-year-old Croat with an Australian passport, is charged with six counts of molestation and trespassing. He was arrested by police at the Key Biscayne tennis tournament in Florida last year, and has been in detention ever since. At the opening session of the trial in Miami on Friday, he was described by a…

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Biggest trip ever for 21st century Heidi

This content was published on Apr 2, 2001 A newly expanded route has been set up in commemoration of the centenary of the death of Heidi’s creator, author Johanna Spyri. Everyone knows the story of the orphaned Swiss girl, who was sent to live with her reclusive grandfather on his alp, her stay in Frankfurt and her triumphant homecoming. Now fans are able…

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