Bullfighting is tried by the International Court of Justice for Animal Rights in Geneva. - swissinfo

June 23rd, 2008

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The bullfight: a traditional, spectacular ballet of death that pits man against beast, or a ritualised sadistic slaughter?

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African pilgrims commemorate St Maurice, an Egyptian saint in the early Christian church

June 23rd, 2008

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Music and merriment mark the commemoration of an early African saint. Justin Häne reports on an annual African pilgrimage to the southern Swiss abbey of St Maurice, said to hold the remains of the third century martyr.

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BBC SPORT | Football | Euro 2008 | Senderos pleased to restore Swiss pride

June 23rd, 2008

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Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos is pleased with his team’s display in their final Euro 2008 match as they beat Portugal 2-0 in Basel.

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Religious leaders playing for harmony during Euro 2008

May 24th, 2008

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Religious leaders of various faiths are joining forces with politicians from across the spectrum to promote a peaceful and harmonious European championship.

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Roger Federer aims to finally win French Open

May 23rd, 2008

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Will he win? An analysis by a Swiss tennis expert.

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Writer’s life was stranger than fiction: Annemarie Schwarzenbach

May 23rd, 2008

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Enigmatic Swiss writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach was beautiful and talented. She lived life to the full - but she died tragically young at the age of 34.

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Russian billionaire investor Viktor Vekselberg of Renova talks about the Kremlin at SME forum SEF

May 22nd, 2008

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Russian billionaire investor Viktor Vekselberg has launched a defence of his expanding Swiss business empire by rounding on critics who dubbed him a Kremlin puppet.

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Brain hormone oxytocin helps people regain trust - swissinfo

May 21st, 2008

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Scientists from Zurich University have discovered that the "love hormone" oxytocin can help foster trust after a betrayal of trust.

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Asia-Pacific | UN head to urge more aid in Burma

May 21st, 2008

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United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has arrived in cyclone-hit Burma to tour the devastated Irrawaddy Delta and meet with military ruler Gen Than Shwe.

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Bin Laden to issue a strong message

May 18th, 2008

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Osama bin Laden will issue a "very strong" statement to Muslims across the world soon, an Islamist website said on Sunday.

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