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Clinton pardons indicted trader who sought refuge in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 22, 2001 Rich has so far made no comment on the controversial pardon, which was announced at the weekend. Belgian-born Rich fled the United States in 1983 just before he was indicted for tax evasion of more than $48 million (SFr77.28 million) and for circumventing US oil price restrictions. According to the US Department of Justice, Rich,…

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Switzerland bans anti-globalisation protesters ahead of Davos

This content was published on Jan 22, 2001 The justice minister, Ruth Metzler, said “there are people who are intent on going on the rampage in Davos. We’re determined not to let these people into Switzerland.” Metzler said the entry ban applied to people “who have used force and would presumably use it again”. A justice ministry spokesman refused to say who was…

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Cantonal police face staff shortages

This content was published on Jan 22, 2001 Geneva’s cantonal police have been suffering from a chronic shortage of staff for several years. The shortage of new recruits is linked to Switzerland’s buoyant economy, difficult working conditions, and the job’s lower image. The head of Geneva’s recruitment centre, Lieutenant Marbach, says there is little interest in the job because salaries are not competitive.…

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Hingis through to quarterfinals at Australian Open

This content was published on Jan 22, 2001 The world number one took just 46 minutes to beat Italy’s Rita Grande 6-0, 6-3. Despite the ease of her win, Hingis was not entirely satisfied with her own performance. “I kept lobbing her and she kept hitting overheads,” Hingis said. “I was getting a little frustrated about that, but overall I played a very…

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New Locarno festival director outlines programme policy

This content was published on Jan 22, 2001 In her first interview since taking office, Irene Bignardi said: “The festival has a good reputation in the film world and is appreciated by the public. My principal mission will to discover new movies and their creators, and to present them at Locarno.” Bignardi conceded that last year’s loss-making festival would lead to some constraints…

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Solothurn film festival keeps focus on stability

This content was published on Jan 22, 2001 Its official programme includes 122 films and videos – almost as many as last year – with Swiss French-language films making up 30 per cent of the line-up. Organisers expect the festival – which is not a competitive event – to attract some 30,000 spectators, about as many as attended the 2000 event. “We are…

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League leaders Lugano defeat Ambri-Piotta

This content was published on Jan 21, 2001 In Sunday’s other games, Rapperswil beat Chur 2-1. Fribourg-Gottéron defeated Bern 6-4, while the Langnau Tigers lost 2-3 against the Kloten Flyers. Both Lugano and Zurich Lions have qualified for this season’ s play-offs. At the other end of the table, Chur and La Chaux-de-Fonds are firmly anchored in the play-out zone. swissinfo with agencies

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League leaders Lugano defeat Ambri-Piotta

This content was published on Jan 21, 2001 Lugano have defeated Ambri-Piotta 3-0 in front of a record 7000 home crowd. They now lead the championship with 53 points, two points ahead of the Zurich Lions, and with a game in hand. In Sunday’s other games, Rapperswil beat Chur 2-1. Fribourg-Gottéron defeated Bern 6-4, while the Langnau Tigers lost 2-3 against the Kloten…

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Nef clinches giant slalom title

This content was published on Jan 21, 2001 She has 576 points to the Austrian’s 341 with two races remaining and only 200 points at stake. Nef became the second woman to clinch a World Cup discipline title at Cortina over the past week. Croatia’s Janica Kostelic was crowned slalom champion on Friday when World Cup organisers decided not to reschedule a cancelled…

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Music business pays tribute to Montreux supremo

This content was published on Jan 21, 2001 The Montreux supremo will be toasted at a gala concert organized by MIDEM, the annual convention of music industry professionals, which is taking place in the French resort of Cannes. In keeping with the tradition of the jazz festival, the evening’s programme will include both established stars and emerging talents. It will also be a…

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