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Federer, Nadal and Djokovic qualified for Masters Cup 09/07/2008
Men’s tennis body ATP announced on Wednesday that the trio’s points qualify them for the season-ending Master Cups four months ahead of the event.... read more
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more headlines archive
- Swiss bank UBS expands operation to Saudi Arabia: The Swiss bank will begin to operate in Saudi Arabia by end of 2008 once final approvals from the Saudi authorities come through....
- Switzerland’s Gstaad gets new hiker path: Hikers can now enjoy the new hiking path in Gstaad that leads them to Sparenmoos-Neuenberg above the village of Zweisimmen....
- Joan Sutherland recovering after breaking both legs: The 81-year-old opera legend fell and broke both legs while doing gardening at her Swiss home and is recovering well, says agent....
- Swiss Stan hopes to end his losing jinx at Gstaad: The world number nine is hoping for a victory after three first-round losses in four appearances at the Allianz Suisse Open....
- Swiss interior designer Wettstein dies at 50: The designer whose work includes the interiors of Grand Hyatt in Berlin and the Swiss embassy in Washington has died, confirm family friends....
- Swiss newspapers describe Roger Federer as a fallen king: The 26-year-old Swiss star who failed to win the Wimbledon title since 2002 has been described as the fallen king by his hometown newspaper....
- Financial market losses could top USD 1,600 billion: Losses for banks holding risky assets could be four times greater then estimated, reports Swiss Sunday newspaper....
- Freed hostage Betancourt to write play about her captivity: The freed hostage says she will write a play about her experience which will plumb the soul of the human condition....
- Nadal outlasts 5-time champion Federer to win Wimbledon: After five sets through rain, wind and descending darkness, Rafael Nadal went on to defeat Swiss player Roger Federer to wins his first Wimbledon title....
- Europe consumers let down by airline industry: Airlines such as Ryanair, Air Berlin and Aer Lingus are still not giving customers full information on their online ticket offers, says EU authorities....
- Liverpool finalise signing of Swiss defender Degen: Liverpool confirm they have completed the free transfer of Swiss defender Philipp Degen....
- UBS expects Q2 results at or slightly below break-even: The Swiss bank’s surprise announcement saw shares in the bank jump 8.2 percent to CHF 22.74....
- New food hygiene standards for infant formula: A UN food commission has adopted a new standard for the production and handling of powdered infant formula....
- EU calls for healthcare without borders: Brussels’ officials say EU citizens should be allowed to seek medical treatment anywhere in the bloc without having to get permission at home first....
- Betancourt, three Americans rescued from FARC: The four were among the 15 hostages who have been rescued unharmed from Marxist FARC rebels in a daring jungle operation....
- FIFA blamed for inadequate checks on ex-marketing partner: A Swiss court says FIFA has failed to properly oversee market payments worth hundreds of millions....
- Swiss Mindset’s super lightweight eco-car set for 2009: The super lightweight eco-car fitted with hybrid drive, two gull-wing doors and narrow 22-inch wheels will be built in 2009....
- French and Swiss envoys meet with FARC: European envoys made direct contact with Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia leaders for the first time ever in an undisclosed location in the jungle....
- US judge approves IRS call for Swiss bank records: A US federal judge has authorised the Internal Revenue Service to order information on US tax evaders from Swiss bank UBS....
- Swiss 'Champagne' wins name-ban battle: The Swiss village of Champagne wins first stage in a legal battle to overturn French court’s ban from using its name on its local product....
- UBS to undergo further boardroom reshuffling: Swiss bank announces a second major boardroom reshuffle since it announced heavy losses earlier this year....
- Emirates sheik fined for assaulting American: The brother of the United Arab Emirates' ruler is found guilty of assaulting an American man in a luxury Geneva hotel bar....
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