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Bucher and Weyermann back in the running

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 The two middle-distance runners are both hoping to get back to their best this season after various disappointments last year. Despite recording the fastest 800 metres time in the world and winning his race at the Golden League meeting in Zurich, Bucher surprisingly failed to win a medal at the biggest event of them all,…

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Government steps up fight against racism

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 A special unit is to be set up within the interior ministry to coordinate the different projects and liase with cantons and organisations. The money is expected to cover the period from 2001 to 2005. It’s not yet clear how the funds will be divided up, but the government said SFr2.5 million had already been…

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Russia reportedly ready to hand over Borodin documents

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 On Wednesday, the Russian news agency, Interfax, quoted the prosecutor, Ruslan Tamayev, as saying that he would hand over documents requested by Swiss officials. Borodin was arrested in New York on a Swiss warrant last month, and is awaiting extradition to Switzerland on suspicion of money laundering. According to another Russian news agency, Itar-Tass, Borodin…

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Ethics groups urge greater protections for animals

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 Two federal ethics commissions, dealing with animals and genetic engineering, said on Wednesday that the constitution should be amended to better define and expand clauses dealing with animal rights. They said humans did not have the right to put their own interests before those of animals, particularly by altering the genetic code of animals. Current…

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French report criticises Swiss over money laundering

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 “Although Switzerland gives the impression of waging a tough war on money laundering, the results obtained and the resources committed by the federal authorities show the country is lagging well behind its European Union neighbours,” the report said. The 200-page text describes Switzerland as “a predator in international finance”, and accuses it of having enjoyed…

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UN report criticises Swiss drug laws

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 In its annual report, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) says the growth and sale of cannabis in Switzerland has become a “grey area”. The INCB fears that a planned relaxation of Swiss drug laws could make the situation worse and the UN agency has urged the federal authorities not to decriminalise cannabis. It also…

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Silvaplana gives new meaning to kite flying

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 Hundreds of athletes are expected to take part in the competitions on the frozen lake. Entrants in the freestyle and racing events harness themselves to sails similar to those used by paragliders, and let themselves be pulled on skis or snowboards across Lake Silvaplana in the Upper Engadine valley, reaching speeds up to 80 kilometres…

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Bastl keeps up the pressure in Tennessee

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 It was a good result for the Swiss Davis Cup player who got off to a strong start in the tournament on Tuesday, with an overwhelming victory over America’s Justin Gimelstob. Bastl came back to win after losing the first set 6-1. In another upset on Wednesday, the Russian qualifier, Dmitry Tursunov, defeated seventh-seeded Greg…

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BSE crisis triggers ban on high risk sheep and goat organs

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 The federal veterinary office said on Tuesday that the ban on so-called risk organs was to be extended to sheep and goat organs. It was introduced for cattle in 1990. The new measures stipulate that the spleens of all sheep and goats be incinerated when the animals are slaughtered. The ban also extends to the…

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Marc Rich Investments acquired by Crown Resources

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 MRI is the Swiss-based commodities trading arm of the Marc Rich Holding company, owned by Marc Rich. Crown said in a statement that they had reached an agreement in principle to acquire the shares of MRI. They added that the deal would be concluded in the next 60 days. The MRI chief executive, Thomas Frutig,…

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