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Zurich honours a famous son

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 Lavater was a protestant pastor and theologian who was a pioneer of ecumenism, representing a form of Christianity that rejected rigid denominationalism. He also wrote several books on metaphysics. However, it is for his work on physiognomy, the art of determining character from facial characteristics, that he is chiefly remembered. Described by Goethe as “a…

Swiss prosecutor seeks missing millions in Borodin case

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 Bernard Bertossa told Monday’s Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper that he would pursue Borodin until the former Kremlin property manager explained where the money had gone. Bertossa said he was waiting “for evidence that the money has been legally deposited in accounts in Russia”. He suspects that Borodin received the $25 million from two Swiss-based firms…

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Deiss pledges to strengthen Swiss aid to Africa

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 Livio Zanolari, a spokesman for the Swiss foreign ministry, said Deiss outlined his plans in a speech at the Ambassadors conference in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Deiss told delegates that the strengthening of aid would benefit both Africa and Switzerland. He explained that by alleviating poverty, which often leads to conflict, the numbers of…

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The legend of Wengen and the Lauberhorn

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 Every journey up to Wengen starts at the train station in the village of Lauterbrunnen in the valley below. Tourists, residents and supplies for the resort are loaded onto the green and yellow carriages of the rack railway for the 15-minute trip up to the village. The railway does a thriving business since Wengen –…

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Dürrenmatt’s “Pledge” extracts the best from Hollywood

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 If the critics are to be believed, Dürrenmatt’s work certainly brings out the best in people. Nicholson’s performance has been described as the best of his career, and director Sean Penn has been earning accolades for his “best work”, too. Nicholson plays the role of Dürrenmatt’s detective, who makes a pledge to a mother that…

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Weekend avalanches claim at least three lives

This content was published on Feb 11, 2001 A group of three skiers in canton Ticino’s Bedretto Valley were swept away on Sunday by a avalanche 700-metres wide. Rescuers found the bodies of two of the skiers on Sunday afternoon. The search for the third member of the ski party had to be called off at nightfall without any success. The avalanche was…

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Krueger’s men complete Slovakia double

This content was published on Feb 11, 2001 Following Friday’s 4-2 win in Lausanne, Ralph Krueger’s men found things a little tougher in Bern on Sunday, having to twice come from behind before winning 3-2. The first period saw Slovakia cancel out a 15th minute goal from Lugano’s Sandy Jeannin, who was making his first international appearance. The visitors then went 2-1 up…

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Swiss team happy with St Anton performances

This content was published on Feb 11, 2001 Duri Bezzola said it was important to remember that two of the three medals won by the Swiss team were gold, with Michael von Grünigen and Sonja Nef crowned world champions in the men’s and women’s giant slalom races. In addition to the bronze medal won by Paul Accola in the men’s combined, Bezzola insisted…

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Swiss dump United States out of Davis Cup

This content was published on Feb 11, 2001 After beating Todd Martin in his first singles rubber on Friday, and then pairing up with Lorenzo Manta to win Saturday’s doubles match, Federer on Sunday saw off America’s Jan-Michael Gambill in four sets. The 7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 win guaranteed Switzerland the overall victory with a match to spare. “It’s something I will never…

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Swiss take 2-1 lead at Davis Cup

This content was published on Feb 10, 2001 The Swiss win puts the US on the brink of elimination from the tournament. The Americans must win both singles on Sunday, in the best-of-five opening round tie, in order to stay alive. Federer and Manta played well as a team on Saturday, while the Americans were consistently unable to return serve and volleyed erratically.…

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