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Swiss mull new Libya hostage strategy

This content was published on Oct 28, 2009 After a 60-day deadline for normalising relations between both countries ran out last week, the Swiss government’s new strategy for securing the release of two Swiss businessmen from Libya remains cloaked in mystery. Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey has accused Libya of “kidnapping” the two men, who have been prevented from leaving Tripoli for some…

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Cabinet seeks to crack down on suicide tourism

This content was published on Oct 28, 2009 The cabinet on Wednesday presented two draft bills defining conditions for organised euthanasia, including medical confirmations of a terminally ill patient’s death wish, the use of approved medicines and clear documentation of every case. Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said the purpose of the planned regulation was to slow down the process of assisted suicide and…

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Swiss seek increased justice ties with China

This content was published on Oct 27, 2009 Human rights issues were also addressed in meetings with government ministers, according to a justice ministry statement. Preparations are underway for a next meeting of the ongoing human rights dialogue between the two countries, it added. Widmer-Schlumpf discussed efforts to combat organised crime, human trafficking and illegal migration as well as the exchange of experts…

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Libya row “concerns” US

This content was published on Oct 27, 2009 Ambassador Donald Beyer said in an interview on Tuesday with the Südostschweiz newspaper that the US was following the case of two missing Swiss businessmen closely and “would welcome their return”. “We view the situation of the two Swiss citizens with concern from a humanitarian perspective and look forward to a satisfactory resolution of the…

Karadzic war crimes trial off to slow start

This content was published on Oct 26, 2009 Judge O-Gon Kwon said the trial would recommence on Tuesday. Karadzic faces charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role during the Bosnian war of the 1990s. Karadzic, who is representing himself, had been trying to delay the start of the trial at the United Nations’ court. He said he needs…

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Libyan minister says Swiss hostages are fine

This content was published on Oct 25, 2009 Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim was quoted as saying that the men were “both fine given the circumstances, even although they would rather be in another place”. In a short telephone interview, which was published on Sunday, Kaim rejected allegations that the two had been kidnapped. He said that Libya had simply taken precautionary measures.…

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Leuthard “wellied” at cheese contest

This content was published on Oct 23, 2009 Leuthard was protected at the international competition for mountain cheeses, held in the small town of Saignelégier et Bellelay in canton Jura, by bodyguards with umbrellas. Twenty police officers stepped in to calm the situation on Friday, which remained tense. On Sunday, the Swiss Farmers’ Association distanced itself from the protest. Leuthard isn’t the first…

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Libya poll

This content was published on Oct 23, 2009

ABB appeals for end to Libyan crisis

This content was published on Oct 23, 2009 CEO Joe Hogan said on the company’s website that “ABB is very disturbed that it has not heard from [Max] Göldi or received any sign of life for five weeks”. The statement comes a day after a 60-day deadline for normalising relations between Switzerland and Libya ran out with no word on the fate of…

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Government stands by fighter jet plans

This content was published on Oct 22, 2009 At a meeting on Wednesday it decided to stick with its previously agreed timescale for replacing its ageing Tiger jet fleet. Defence Minister Ueli Maurer had suggested last week that the project be dropped and the money instead spent on infrastructure and equipment. An evaluation of three types of jet by different aircraft manufacturers –…

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