Platini Leaps to the Defence of Disgraced Havelange
Source: International Herald Tribune
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 10:49:05 -0700 | sports-news
The story was refiled to insert dropped word in paragraph 4) (Reporting by Brian Homewood; Editing by John Mehaffey)
AT&T boosts LTE service in Northwest suburbs
Source: The Daily Herald
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 09:42:02 -0700 | technology-news
Business and individual customers in Barrington, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Lake Zurich, Niles, Rolling Meadows, Wauconda, Kildeer, Wheeling, Palatine and Mount Prospect likely have seen the improved coverage in recent weeks. "We have launched 4G LTE in 228 markets...
TE Connectivity to Present at Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference 2013
Source: PR Newswire
Schaffhausen :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 05:49:12 -0700 | technology-news
today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Lynch , will present at the Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference 2013 in , on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. A live audio webcast of Mr. Lynch's remarks...
Top Swiss negotiator in tax disputes steps down
Source: Boston.com
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 07:47:42 -0700 | political-news
Switzerland's top negotiator in talks to resolve disputes over tax evasion with Europe and the U.S...The Finance Ministry said Friday that Michael Ambuehl will leave his post at the end of August and go into academia. The move comes at...
Africa: Fun and Games Help Communicate Disaster Science
Source: All Africa
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 03:27:10 -0700 | green-news
Tools ranging from simple probability-based role play scenarios to state-of-the-art digital apps that model the Earth's changing environment were presented to the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, this week (19-23 May). "What we see is...
US, Turkey, Qatar call for UN rights debate on Syria
Source: Qatar English Daily
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 09:13:35 -0700 | political-news
The United States, Turkey and Qatar called Friday for an urgent debate on Syria at the UN's top human rights body next week, citing the escalating conflict and the regime's assault on the central town of Qusayr. "We have...
UBS France could face criminal investigation: source
Source: Turks and Caicos Free Press
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 11:18:21 -0700 | business-news
A partially illuminated logo of Swiss bank UBS is seen on a building in Zurich December 18, 2012. UBS' French unit could be placed under formal investigation in the coming days as part of a broader probe into the Swiss...
The big bad foreigner in poster art
Source: SwissInfo
Neuchâtel :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 02:46:13 -0700 | allnews
There have been many Swiss political posters bedeviling foreigners, as displayed in an open-air exhibition in Neuchatel. A muscular man reminiscent of William Tell grasps a sword in both hands, ready to strike a blow against the many-headed monster attacking...
Federer to skip Switzerland's Davis Cup playoff
Source: The Jakarta Post
Bern :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 07:02:48 -0700 | sports-news
Federer says "it's better that I announce now" that he'll miss the Sept. 13-15 series at home following the U.S...The 31-year-old Federer previously said he would schedule more breaks for family and recovery time this year. But he was criticized...
Swiss government says won't re-examine deportation of Jewish refugees
Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 05:14:07 -0700 | political-news
A new committee would not necessarily yield more accurate figures than the ones reached through previous inquiries, the Swiss Federal Council said in its reply published Thursday in Le Matin, a Swiss French-speaking daily, to a request by Swiss lawmaker...
Premier enjoys his day on Swiss farm
Source: China News
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 11:05:39 -0700 | political-news
Situated in Embrach, half an hour's drive from Zurich, Guldenberg was founded in 1966 and has adopted the most modern agricultural systems to produce and market many kinds of products including milk, cheese and fruit juices. It covers 33 hectares,...
Insider: South Stream in Serbia to be built by offshore firm
Source: B92
Zug :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 07:07:03 -0700 | business-news
The construction of South Stream gas pipeline in Serbia has been announced as the business of the century by the Serbian authorities for the past three years. Serbia should have revenues worth between EUR 200mn and EUR 500mn from transit...
L.A. Salsa Congress gives bachata room to dance
Source: LA Times
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 06:46:37 -0700 | entertainment-news
Salsa Congress in downtown Los Angeles, which begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday at the Westin Bonaventure hotel, salsa will yield the spotlight at times to its more rustic Caribbean musical cousin, bachata. A guitar-driven dance music derived from Cuban...
Nestle expands Singapore R&D amid Asia market growth
Source: Inquirer.net
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 05:51:47 -0700 | health-news
Swiss-based global food giant Nestle said Wednesday that it had expanded its research and development operations in Singapore, amid robust Asian market growth. Nestle said that it invested almost 4.0 million Swiss francs (3.2 million euros, $4.1 million) to extend...
Refugees struggle to survive in new Lebanese homes
Source: SwissInfo
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 03:25:02 -0700 | political-news
A fatal bus crash that claimed the lives of 28 people, including 22 schoolchildren, last year was almost certainly caused by illness to the driver or by his inattention, according to a report by Swiss investigators. [...] Harmful correlation...
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