Biggest Alpine glacier could disappear by 2100: study
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The mighty Aletsch -- the largest glacier in the Alps -- could completely disappear by the…
7 years ago
Switzerland
Two die from measles in Switzerland as cases rise
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Switzerland has registered two deaths from measles this year, health authorities said Thursday, stressing the importance…
7 years ago
Finland tops world happiness rankings, South Sudan bottom: UN
Finland ranked as the world's happiest country for the second year running while war-torn South Sudan sank to the least…
7 years ago
One dead after Swiss avalanche, rescue search paused
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- One person engulfed in an avalanche in the Swiss Alps has died, police said Wednesday, as…
7 years ago
After 600 years, night watchman still keeps vigil over Lausanne
by Eloi ROUYER Agence France Presse LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) -- Every evening, the night watchman clambers to the top of…
7 years ago
Imelda Marcos to appeal graft conviction before Supreme Court
(Eagle News) -- Former First Lady Imelda Marcos is asking the Sandiganbayan to forward her case to the Supreme Court…
8 years ago
Person arrested after six die in Switzerland apartment fire
by Fabrice COFFRINI Agence France Presse SOLOTHURN, Switzerland (AFP) -- Six people, including children, died when a fire broke out…
8 years ago
Six dead in Switzerland apartment fire
by Fabrice Coffrini Agence France Presse SOLOTHURN, Switzerland (AFP) -- Six people, including children, died when a fire broke out…
8 years ago
Robredo: Imelda Marcos’ excuse for not attending graft case promulgation “a mockery of the justice system”
(Eagle News)--Vice President Leni Robredo on Saturday, Nov. 17, described the excuses given by former First Lady Imelda Marcos for…
8 years ago
‘Incomparable’ $50 mn pink diamond smashes record at Geneva auction
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- An exceptionally rare pink diamond of nearly 19 carats fetched 50.3 million Swiss francs ($50 million,…
8 years ago
Up to 20 feared dead in WWII vintage plane crash in Switzerland
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Up to 20 people are feared dead after a vintage World War II aircraft crashed…
8 years ago
UPDATED: Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
by Thomas Allnutt Agence France Presse Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years after…
8 years ago
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