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Climbing the Matterhorn

This content was published on Jul 17, 2015 On the way to the summit of Switzerland’s iconic Matterhorn, the site where the rope broke in one of mountaineering’s most famous accidents is quickly followed by an eerie statue of St Bernard, patron saint of alpinists. It’s a reminder that climbing the peak is more than a physical challenge; a climber also has to grapple with history and myth.

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Are robot-surgeons set to take over in Geneva?

This content was published on Jul 17, 2015 Geneva reportedly holds the world record for the highest concentration of Da Vinci robot-assisted surgical systems. Why is the canton so eager amid worries about high costs and safety compared with traditional surgery?

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Zurich to have first ‘professor of breast-feeding’

This content was published on Jul 16, 2015 Switzerland is to host the first university medical professorship worldwide for studying the benefits of breast milk – a topic experts say is currently too under-researched. Some have raised eyebrows however about the family foundation backing it.

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Swiss scientists take brain imaging to the next level

This content was published on Jul 16, 2015 A breakthrough by Swiss researchers has brought brain mapping into much sharper focus.

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Suspect extradited as ‘mafia’ FIFA is blasted in US

This content was published on Jul 16, 2015 A US Senate hearing condemns the "mafia" style running of world football.

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Majority of Swiss ready to welcome refugee centres

This content was published on Jul 15, 2015 Of the 1,220 people surveyed, 54.1% were prepared to accept a refugee centre near their place of residence. Those living in big cities were more open to living next door to refugees than others. “This shows that the reality is quite different from the impression given by certain political parties like the Swiss People’s Party,”…

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Will Andermatt’s new ski resort be a boost or mistake?

This content was published on Jul 15, 2015 The new ski area will offer 120 kilometres of runs and connect the village of Andermatt in canton Uri with Sedrun across the Oberalp pass in Graubünden. The facilities will cost CHF200 million to build and will create the biggest ski area in central Switzerland. The construction of the first link between Andermatt and Sedrun…

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Blatter not to testify in the US

This content was published on Jul 14, 2015 A Senate subcommittee will meet in Washington on Wednesday to discuss details relating to the growing revelations of corruption within the global football governing body, including precisely what American authorities may have known. A spokesperson for a senator chairing a consumer protection subcommittee organising the hearings said, “Senator Moran’s office reached out to FIFA to…

Climbing the Matterhorn with Gianni Mazzone

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Reaching the summit

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