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Assisted suicide in Zurich’s rest homes sparks debate

This content was published on Jan 10, 2001 Zurich lifted its ban on euthanasia in homes for the elderly and sick on January 1, sparking an outcry from doctors and religious organisations alike. Before the start of the year, organisations offering assisted suicide were banned from helping people in nursing homes run by the state. A person seeking such assistance had to leave…

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Maier pips Von Grünigen to complete Adelboden hat-trick

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 Maier’s win maintained his perfect record in the Swiss resort. The Austrian has won all three of his previous races on the demanding Adelboden course. After displaying his extraordinary skills once again in front of a 13,000-strong crowd, Maier spoke to swissinfo about his love for the event. “I like it very much, it’s a…

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Amoah heading to Austria

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 The popular player – who scooped a Swiss award last year – was a vital part of the St Gallen team which took the 1999/2000 season title. The striker scored 37 league goals in his 18 months with the club, plus five at the European competition level. Despite Amoah’s talent, St Gallen reportedly found themselves…

Federer shows strong form in Sydney

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 The Swiss teenager’s victory comes only three days after his Hopman Cup triumph with partner, Martina Hingis. The Swiss team beat the United States 2-1 in Saturday’s final to win the cup for only the second time. Switzerland’s number two men’s player, Marc Rosset, also qualified for the next round of the tournament, but struggled…

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US star architect wins Swiss commission

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 Libeskind, who won international recognition for his Jewish museum in Berlin, beat off competition from four other world-class architects to secure the commission. The winning project envisages a complex of buildings in the shape of a hand, with separate fingers housing a hotel, cinema, swimming pool, theatre and congress centre. Homes for 2,500 people are…

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Hingis and Seles defeat Williams sisters in Sydney

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 The Swiss-United States duo, Hingis and Seles, defeated the United States’ Williams sisters 6-4, 3-6, 7-6. The world number one, Hingis, said it was a great match. “Four players like that together on the court, all with grand slams, all in the top-10, it was so exciting,” she said. After winning the opening set, Hingis…

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Confusion and anxiety over Balkan Syndrome

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 The World Health Organisation has said that soldiers and civilians exposed to depleted uranium in the Balkans had probably not been exposed to enough radiation to cause leukaemia, but called for more research. Dr Mike Repacholi, the WHO’s coordinator for occupational and environmental health, told swissinfo that although there was confusion about what exactly had…

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Peru seeks Swiss help in Montesinos investigation

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 The Justice Ministry said Peru’s request related to two different cases against Montesinos, who was the power-broker behind the deposed president, Alberto Fujimori. Ministry spokesman Folco Galli said the first request was made on December 5 in connection with allegations of illegal drug smuggling and money laundering. The second request came three weeks later and…

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Director Godard in front of camera

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 “Après la réconciliation” (After the reconciliation) is the fourth full-length movie directed by Miéville, who has worked with Godard for nearly 30 years. She also appears in the film – the first time they have acted together. The film is a philosophical work which goes beyond the reconciliation of friends who had fallen out, as…

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Maier leads in Adelboden after first run

This content was published on Jan 9, 2001 The Swiss number one was fortunate even to stay in contention after almost losing control of his skis on the infamously steep final stage of the Kuonisbärgli course. Von Grünigen, who currently leads Maier in the overall giant slalom rankings, regained his balance to cross the line in third place ahead of Tuesday’s second run.…

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