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Swiss vote to beef up government surveillance powers
Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.
Greenpeace activists in Geneva slam TISA
Greenpeace activists protest in front of the US mission in Geneva.Greenpeace activists protest in front of the US mission in Geneva.
Brilliant Wawrinka upsets the odds to beat Djokovic and win US Open
Stan Wawrinka produced a stunning performance to beat world number one Novak Djokovic and win the US Open for a career third grand slam crown.Stan Wawrinka produced a stunning performance to beat world number one Novak Djokovic and win the US Open for a career third grand slam crown.
Swiss third seed Wawrinka wins US Open
Third seed Stan Wawrinka has taken the men’s US Open title – beating top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic.Third seed Stan Wawrinka has taken the men’s US Open title – beating top-seeded defending champion Novak Djokovic.
'Could do better' European teams so-so in World Cup Qualifiers
After the highs come the lows as Euro 2016 champions Portugal discovered in the first World Cup qualifying match against Switzerland.After the highs come the lows as Euro 2016 champions Portugal discovered in the first World Cup qualifying match against Switzerland.
France's ex-budget minister on trial for tax fraud
Jerome Cahuzac says his first secret account was used to fund the political movement of former French PM Michel Rocard.Jerome Cahuzac says his first secret account was used to fund the political movement of former French PM Michel Rocard.
Alex Noren beats Scott Hend in European Masters playoff
European Masters at Crans Montana, Switzerland went to a sudden death playoff between Alex Noren of Sweden and the Australian Scott Hend.European Masters at Crans Montana, Switzerland went to a sudden death playoff between Alex Noren of Sweden and the Australian Scott Hend.
ChemChina Syngenta takeover moves closer with US government approval
ChemChina's takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta has moved a step closer with approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the USChemChina's takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta has moved a step closer with approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US
One victim dead after Swiss train attack
A 34-year-old woman and the 27-year-old suspect died from their injuries, according to St Gallen police.A 34-year-old woman and the 27-year-old suspect died from their injuries, according to St Gallen police.
Police name train attack suspect as 'Swiss citizen'
The suspect apparently set fire to a liquid before stabbing the passengers. Those injured are being treated for burn and stab wounds, among them a six-year-old child.The suspect apparently set fire to a liquid before stabbing the passengers. Those injured are being treated for burn and stab wounds, among them a six-year-old child.
Several people injured in Swiss train attack
In Switzerland at least six people have suffered burn and knife wounds after a man set fire to a liquid inside a train carriage near Salez and stabbed several passengers according to St Gallen…In Switzerland at least six people have suffered burn and knife wounds after a man set fire to a liquid inside a train carriage near Salez and stabbed several passengers according to St Gallen…
Cancellara cycles off into golden retirement with Olympic win
Swiss cyclist Fabian Cancellara is riding off into a golden retirement – after scooping a second Olympic time-trial title.Swiss cyclist Fabian Cancellara is riding off into a golden retirement – after scooping a second Olympic time-trial title.
Two British climbers found dead on Matterhorn
Their bodies were found in a ravine on the Italian side of the mountain.Their bodies were found in a ravine on the Italian side of the mountain.
Martina Hingis is back
Switzerland’s Martina Hingis announced she was looking forward to competing at the Rio Olympics, which will be her first Games since 1996.Switzerland’s Martina Hingis announced she was looking forward to competing at the Rio Olympics, which will be her first Games since 1996.
Wawrinka pulls out of Rio Olympics due to back injury
World number four Stan Wawrinka hbecome the latest high-profile tennis player to withdraw from the up-coming Rio Olympics.World number four Stan Wawrinka hbecome the latest high-profile tennis player to withdraw from the up-coming Rio Olympics.
Aussie rowers up the creek without a paddle
The Australian rowing team are a last minute substitution for the Rio Olympics, but are having to use a borrowed boat as their's is still back in Australia.The Australian rowing team are a last minute substitution for the Rio Olympics, but are having to use a borrowed boat as their's is still back in Australia.
Federer to miss Rio Olympics
Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Rio Olympics and will miss the end of the season in order to recover from knee surgery.Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Rio Olympics and will miss the end of the season in order to recover from knee surgery.
A fusion of legends and prodigies at Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit.Montreux this year includes veterans Randy Weston and John McLaughlin, new talent Alina Engibaryan and electro stars Petit Biscuit.
Reggae made in Switzerland à la Jaba & Friends
Jaba, who lives in the French speaking area of Switzerland,has been making Jamaican inspired sounds for over two decades.Jaba, who lives in the French speaking area of Switzerland,has been making Jamaican inspired sounds for over two decades.
France seals Euro 2016 Group A while Albania shock the Romanians
On Sunday the group stage for the host nation ended.On Sunday the group stage for the host nation ended.
Switzerland ends bid to join European Economic Area - after 24 years
A week ahead of the UK referendum on EU membership, Switzerland has done some clarification of its own on its relationship with Europe.A week ahead of the UK referendum on EU membership, Switzerland has done some clarification of its own on its relationship with Europe.
A White House in Basel: Ai Wei Wei installation looms large at Swiss art event
Ai Wei’s Wei’s temple-like ‘White House’ is one of the main attractions of Art Basel’s Unlimited section, a space focusing on big art, featuring massive sculptures and paintings, video projections, laAi Wei’s Wei’s temple-like ‘White House’ is one of the main attractions of Art Basel’s Unlimited section, a space focusing on big art, featuring massive sculptures and paintings, video projections, la
Euro 2016: Opening wins for Switzerland and Wales, England held by Russia
Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 Wales beat Slovakia 2-1 England draw 1-1 with Russia Swiss survive scare to win opener Switzerland beat competition debutants Albania 1-0 to get their Euro 2016 GroupSwitzerland beat Albania 1-0 Wales beat Slovakia 2-1 England draw 1-1 with Russia Swiss survive scare to win opener Switzerland beat competition debutants Albania 1-0 to get their Euro 2016 Group
Swiss advocates of basic income for all claim moral victory, despite crushing defeat
Swiss voters may have overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all, but for some that doesn’t necessarily mean the debate is…Swiss voters may have overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to introduce a guaranteed basic income for all, but for some that doesn’t necessarily mean the debate is…
Landmark Swiss vote on a guaranteed basic income
Exit poll suggests they have rejected a plan to give everyone 2,200 euros a month, whether working or notExit poll suggests they have rejected a plan to give everyone 2,200 euros a month, whether working or not
Swiss vote for money for nothing
The EU says it is pondering a pilot scheme for a bloc-wide basic income for all, and this weekend the Swiss actually get to decide on the idea in one of their referendum votes, the first country to voThe EU says it is pondering a pilot scheme for a bloc-wide basic income for all, and this weekend the Swiss actually get to decide on the idea in one of their referendum votes, the first country to vo
FIFA lawyers accuse Blatter, Valcke and Kattner of profiteering
Lawyers acting for FIFA claim disgraced former president Sepp Blatter, ex-secretary general Jerome Valcke and his former deputy Markus Kattner wrongly profited by some 70 million euros over the past fLawyers acting for FIFA claim disgraced former president Sepp Blatter, ex-secretary general Jerome Valcke and his former deputy Markus Kattner wrongly profited by some 70 million euros over the past f
Santander's Madrid HQ raided in tax evasion probe
Police have raided Spanish bank Santander's headquarters in Madrid as part of an investigation into possible tax evasion.Police have raided Spanish bank Santander's headquarters in Madrid as part of an investigation into possible tax evasion.
World's longest and deepest train tunnel opens in Switzerland
Switzerland's Gothard tunnel has opened. It is world's longest and deepest train tunnel.Switzerland's Gothard tunnel has opened. It is world's longest and deepest train tunnel.
The long road to build the new Gotthard rail tunnel
1999: kick-off for a mammoth Swiss project that was to last 17 years.1999: kick-off for a mammoth Swiss project that was to last 17 years.