Switzerland
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FIFA World Cup: Angel Di Maria puts himself in spotlight
Football | Jul 02, 2014, 09:08 AM ISTSAO PAULO : Angel di Maria's first goal of this World Cup couldn't have come at a better time for Argentina, or for himself. Overshadowed by the efforts of captain Lionel Messi, the winger showed
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FIFA World Cup: Spain tops the rankings, Brazil rises to No. 3
Football | Jun 05, 2014, 02:36 PM ISTZURICH: Defending World Cup champion Spain will travel to Brazil as the No. 1 team in the FIFA rankings, and the host nation will kick off as No. 3. Spain and Germany remain 1-2 in
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Switzerland beats Peru 2-0 in last World Cup warm up
Football | Jun 04, 2014, 07:51 AM ISTLucerne, Switzerland: Star forward Xherdan Shaqiri scored a rare right-footed goal to help Switzerland beat Peru 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday. The Bayern Munich winger struck in the 84th minute,
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Solar plane makes inaugural flight in Switzerland, set to fly around world
World | Jun 02, 2014, 04:33 PM ISTLondon: A revolutionary solar-powered plane, that will try to fly around the world next year, has successfully made its inaugural test flight in Switzerland.The Solar Impulse 2 vehicle lifted off from Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland
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Chidambaram warns Switzerland for concealing tax evasion info
May 02, 2014, 07:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: India has strongly objected to Switzerland's denial of information about account details of certain Indians at HSBC's Swiss bank branches, in whose cases “incriminating evidence of tax evasion” has been found.In a strongly
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India steps up pressure on Switzerland to share bank info
India | May 02, 2014, 12:55 PM ISTNew Delhi: India has strongly objected to Switzerland's denial of information about account details of certain Indians at HSBC's Swiss bank branches, in whose cases “incriminating evidence of tax evasion” have been found here.In a
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India, Switzerland looking at ways to share information on black money: Chidambaram
India | Apr 26, 2014, 04:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: India and Switzerland are discussing ways to share information on specific accounts relating to black money stashed in the European nation, finance minister P Chidambaram said on Saturday. The minister further said that
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Watch in pics world's most expensive suite, Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva
World | Apr 06, 2014, 07:28 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Royal Penthouse Suite at Geneva's Hotel President Wilson is the most expensive hotel room in the world.The suite has 12 bedrooms and 12 marble bathrooms, plus a wraparound terrace with views of
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Zardari wants wife Benazir's jewellery back from Switzerland
World | Mar 27, 2014, 10:40 PM ISTIslamabad: Former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has filed a plea for the return of his late wife, Benazir Bhutto's jewellery.The jewellery was seized by Swiss authorities in 1997 during the investigation of the
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France takes 2-1 lead over Switzerland in Fed Cup
Tennis | Feb 09, 2014, 08:22 PM ISTParis: Alize Cornet beat Timea Bacsinszky 6-2, 7-6 (4) Sunday to give France a 2-1 lead over Switzerland in the first round of the Fed Cup World Group II match. Cornet won six straight games
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Australian Open: Results, day 2, 14 Jan
Tennis | Jan 14, 2014, 06:12 PM ISTMelbourne, Australia: Results Tuesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park:Men's Singles:First Round= Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Bernard Tomic, Australia, 6-4, 0-0, retired. Andy Murray (4), Britain, def. Go Soeda, Japan, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Juan Martin del
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Kareena Kapoor's role revealed in Bombay Samurai
Bollywood | Nov 30, 2013, 01:26 PM ISTMumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor's career seems to be heading to an exciting new level with Dev Benegal's film "Bombay Samurai".Post-marriage, she seemed to flounder in her choices with her half-hearted crusader's role in Prakash Jha's
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Teams qualified for 2014 World Cup
Football | Nov 20, 2013, 11:01 AM ISTNew York: Following are the teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup after Tuesday's play-offs. A total of 32 teams will compete at the tournament, according to Xinhua.Europe: Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, England,
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Federer to face del Potro in Swiss Indoors final
Tennis | Oct 27, 2013, 06:32 AM ISTBasel, Switzerland: Roger Federer earned a rematch with Juan Martin del Potro for his hometown Swiss Indoors title by beating Vasek Pospisil in a tense semifinal on Saturday. Federer tested his home fans' nerves before
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Federer reflects on mistakes of playing injured
Tennis | Oct 21, 2013, 06:18 AM ISTBasel, Switzerland: Roger Federer thinks he made mistakes this year by playing when injured, but insists he is ready for a strong finish to his most difficult season. Ahead of his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament,
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Germany, Belgium, Switzerland reach World Cup
Football | Oct 12, 2013, 01:08 PM ISTGermany, Belgium and Switzerland qualified for the World Cup in Brazil while Spain, England and Russia also won on Friday to keep their fate in their own hands heading into the European zone's final round
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World Cup qualifiers: Switzerland calls up Fulham midfielder Kasami
Football | Oct 07, 2013, 05:37 PM ISTBern, Switzerland: Fulham midfielder Pajtim Kasami has been called into Switzerland's squad for two World Cup qualifying matches.Kasami has opted for the Swiss senior national team despite also being eligible to represent Albania, which it
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World Cup qualifiers: Switzerland recalls Derdiyok
Football | Oct 04, 2013, 03:45 PM ISTBern, Switzerland: Bayer Leverkusen forward Eren Derdiyok has been recalled for Switzerland's final World Cup qualifying matches, replacing Mario Gavranovic who was suspended by his Zurich club this week for poor discipline.Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld
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Watch Switzerland, the paradise on earth (in pics)
World | Sep 06, 2013, 06:38 AM ISTNew Delhi: Switzerland has been known as the paradise on earth from long. It is one of the most beautiful places on this planet.Along with the natural beauty it also has a wonderful quality of
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India slips to 60th rank, Switzerland on top: Global Competitiveness Report
Sep 04, 2013, 01:05 PM ISTNew Delhi: India has slipped to 60th position in terms of its competitiveness globally, while Switzerland has retained its top rank.This is India's lowest ever rank and also 31 places below its peer emerging market