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Switzerland close to deal in US tax disputeSwitzerland is on the brink of a deal to settle a long-running dispute with US authorities over Swiss banks accused of helping wealthy Americans evade billions of dollars of tax, the finance minister said. "We hope that we wi More… |
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2.4bn will lack improved sanitation in 2015Some 2.4 billion people – one-third of the world’s population – will remain without access to improved sanitation in 2015, according to a joint WHO/Unicef report issued today. The report, entitled Progress More… |
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WHO to recognise accomplishments in malariaThe World Health Organisation (WHO) will recognise significant accomplishments in preventing and controlling malaria, including in high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa, tomorrow on World Malaria Day. It will also highlight More… |
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Swiss offer to mediate in N Korea crisisSwitzerland has offered to mediate with North Korea as tension rises on the Korean peninsula following UN sanctions imposed in response to a North Korean nuclear weapon test in February. The Swiss foreign ministry recently made co More… |
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Omega releases 3D short filmSwiss luxury watch manufacturer Omega has released a 3D animated short film of dreamlike images that creatively allude to the brand’s revolutionary co-axial mechanical watch movement and the elements that make up the world of Omega. More… |
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Audi to debut new racecar at Geneva eventLeading German automobile manufacturer Audi has announced the worldwide debut of the all-new Audi RS 5 DTM at the Geneva Motor Show this month. “Motorsport is an integral part of the Audi DNA and is not an end in itself for More… |
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Rolls-Royce to debut Wraith at Geneva showLuxury automobiles manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the world debut of Wraith, the most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history, at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. “We launch the ultimate gentlemen&rsquo More… |
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Bentley to debut new sedan at Geneva showBritish luxury automobiles manufacturer Bentley has announced the debut of its all-new Flying Spur luxury sedan at the Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva set to be held from March 7 to 17. Bentley’s showcase of lu More… |
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Several killed in shooting at Swiss factorySeveral people have been killed and seriously injured during a shooting at a factory near the Swiss city of Lucerne, police said on Wednesday. Swiss police said in a brief statement that several people had been killed and injured More… |
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UN says has list of Syrian war crimes suspectsSyrians in "leadership positions" who may be responsible for war crimes have been identified, along with units accused of perpetrating them, United Nations investigators said on Monday. Both government forces and armed r More… |
