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Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central and Southern Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.

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Celebrities Pay Tribute to Mourn the Loss of Tina Turner Celebrities Pay Tribute, to Mourn the Loss of , Tina Turner. Following news of Tina Turner's death, celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the music icon. CNN reports that.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

Tina Turner: Iconic singer and Grammy Award winner passes away at 83 \| Oneindia News Tina Turner, the earthshaking singer whose rasping vocals, sex-ual magnetism and explosive energy made her an unforgettable live performer and one of the most successful recording artists of all time,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 1 week ago

Meet the AI-powered robot replacing humans as security guards in Switzerland The robot frees up a single human to patrol large outdoor areas that normally require significant staffing but at a lower cost, its creator says. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

Tina Turner Dead at Age 83 Tina Turner Dead at Age 83. Tina Turner Dead at Age 83. The ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ died on Wednesday in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. Reuters reports the iconic singer.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:28Published 1 week ago

Tariq Ramadan acquitted of rape charges in Switzerland Ramadan, who is the grandson of the founder of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, will receive €154,000 in compensation from the State of Geneva. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Switzerland: Tourist plane crashes, 3 people including the pilot lose their lives \| Oneindia News 3 people including the pilot lost their lives when the plane they were travelling in crashed in Switzerland. #Switzerland #Switzerlandplanecrash #Touristplanecrash ~HT.98~PR.150~ED.102~ Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

One hundred villagers in Switzerland flee as experts warn rockslide set to roll One hundred residents have abandoned their chalets and farms in an idyllic Swiss village after geologists warned tonnes of rocks on the mountain above them could be about to give way. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Switzerland evacuates village threatened by vast rockfall Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Stump makes history with first-ever gold for Switzerland in World Judo Championships Nils Stump of Switzerland took gold in the Qatar World Judo Championships after defeating Manuel Lombardo of Italy, while Canada's Christa Deguchi secured her second World title. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published on May 9, 2023

Demonstrations Held Across Europe as Workers Rally on May Day Demonstrations Held Across Europe, as Workers Rally on May Day. 'The Independent' reports that police clashed with protestors in cities across France as workers took to the streets to take part in.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 1, 2023

Climate activist interrupts live political debate in Geneva Tempers frayed on Sunday after a climate activist from the group Extinction Rebellion interrupted a live political debate in Switzerland. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published on May 1, 2023

This Is How Exercise Benefits Your Mental Health This Is How Exercise , Benefits Your Mental Health. According to experts, getting moving helps your mind in these three essential ways:. Cognition. Researchers at the University of Basel in.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on April 11, 2023

Study Finds Petting a Dog Boosts Brain Activity (National Pet Day) Study Finds , Petting a Dog , Boosts Brain Activity. CNN reports that a study took a look at the impact that petting a dog has on our brains. The study was published in the journal 'PLOS.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on April 11, 2023

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Swiss midfielder Walti signs new Arsenal contract Arsenal's Lia Walti - described as "one of the best midfielders in world football" by manager Jonas Eidevall - signs a new contract. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
GB enjoy European wheelchair rugby win over Swiss Great Britain back up their opening-day European Wheelchair Rugby Championships win against Israel with a 47-31 victory over Switzerland on day two. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
£55bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse before its rescue Credit Suisse says some 61bn Swiss francs (£55bn) left the bank in the first financial quarter this year. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2023
Hug wins wheelchair race in London Marathon record Switzerland's Marcel Hug wins the men's wheelchair race in a new London Marathon record while Australia's Madison de Rozario triumphs in the women's wheelchair race. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2023

Switzerland to host Women's Euro 2025 Switzerland are named as hosts of the 2025 Women's European Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023
GB discover Davis Cup group opponents Great Britain will face Australia, France and Switzerland in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in September in Manchester. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023
Meet Rohini Ghawri, daughter of sanitation worker and PhD student in Switzerland; here's why '1 Cr' trended on Twitter Who is Rohini Ghawri? She calls herself an Ambedkarite. She is pursuing a PhD in Geneva. DNA - Published on March 25, 2023	Credit Suisse bondholders may take legal action over £14bn wipe out in UBS takeover A Swiss regulator's decision to prioritise shareholder value over certain bondholders in the forced takeover of Credit Suisse could result in legal action, a law firm has warned. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2023
UBS to take over Credit Suisse, Swiss central bank confirms UBS will take over Credit Suisse, Swiss authorities have confirmed. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2023	Swiss government to hold news conference on Credit Suisse after UBS takeover offer The Swiss government will hold a news conference later after UBS made a takeover offer for embattled Credit Suisse, local media reports. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2023
UK regulators back merger of banking giants Credit Suisse and UBS British banking watchdogs have given their blessing to a takeover of Credit Suisse by its Swiss peer UBS, as financial regulators around the world race to contain the industry's biggest crisis since.. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2023	GB's Bankes wins third consecutive World Cup gold Great Britain's Charlotte Bankes continues her dominant form with a third consecutive gold medal at the Snowboard Cross World Cup leg in Veysonnaz, Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Chancellor 'welcomes' Credit Suisse £44.5bn lifeline as shares bounce back Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has "welcomed" the Swiss central bank's decision to give Credit Suisse a lifeline of 50bn Swiss francs (£44.5bn). Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023	Credit Suisse secures £44.5bn lifeline amid fears of global financial crisis Credit Suisse has said it will borrow up to 50bn Swiss francs (£44.5bn) from the Swiss central bank to shore up its liquidity. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023
39 Indian cities among world's 50 most polluted: Report The Swiss firm IQAir in its 'World Air Quality Report' released on Tuesday ranked India the world's eighth most polluted country in 2022, dropping from fifth place the previous year. In the list of.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 14, 2023	Toblerone to drop Matterhorn logo from packaging as it's no longer made in Switzerland Toblerone is to lose the image of the Matterhorn mountain peak from its branding due to a change in where it is made. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2023
Swiss envoy summoned over anti-India posters at UN office in Geneva Several posters alleging harassment of minorities and women were put up at a square outside the UN building in Geneva coinciding with a session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). IndiaTimes - Published on March 5, 2023	'The guy can do no wrong' - Odermatt wins Giant Slalom Watch as Olympic champion Marco Odermatt wins gold for Switzerland in the men's Giant Slalom at the World Ski Championships in Meribel, France. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2023
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GB men and women win sprint silver in Switzerland Great Britain make a winning start to the UEC European Track Championships by securing two medals on the opening day. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2023	Noida International Airport: Swiss company to pay Rs 10 lakh per day fine if... Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently said the Noida International Airport will be in active service by early next year. DNA - Published on February 4, 2023
GB teen Brookes wins World Cup slopestyle silver British 16-year-old Mia Brookes wins her first World Cup slopestyle medal with silver in Laax, Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2023	Germany should 'follow UK's example' and send us tanks, says Ukrainian deputy PM Talk to enough of the delegates gathered here in the Swiss town of Davos and the impression you pick up is a palpable sense of relief. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2023
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Ronaldo replacement Ramos runs riot for Portugal Watch his best moments as Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's XI, runs riot against Switzerland with a hat-trick in their 6-1 victory. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2022	'Like an arrow!' Ramos fires Portugal into lead Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos' "unbelievable" strike gives his side into the lead against Switzerland in their second round match at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2022
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World Cup: Ronaldo benched for Portugal's game against Switzerland Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Portugal face Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022	Switzerland through after exciting win over Serbia Switzerland seal their place in the World Cup last 16 following an entertaining five-goal victory over Serbia to round off the group stage. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
Serbia out after losing thriller 3-2 to Switzerland Switzerland beat Serbia 3-2 to progress from group G but Serbians heading home from World Cup following second defeat. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022	World Cup: Build-up to Cameroon v Brazil & Serbia v Switzerland - radio & text Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Serbia face Switzerland at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2022
Greater Noida: Switzerland NRI forgets bag with jewelry worth Rs 1 crore in Uber cab A major loss was prevented by the Uttar Pradesh police when an NRI from Switzerland forgot his bag containing jewelry inside an Uber cab. DNA - Published on December 1, 2022	Watch: Casemiro's winner for Brazil against Switzerland Brazil finally break down Switzerland thanks to a Casemiro half-volley to take late lead. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2022
Brilliant Casemiro strike fires Brazil into knockout stage Casemiro grabs a late winner as Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to progress to the round of 16 at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2022	Embolo fires Switzerland ahead against Cameroon Switzerland forward Breel Embolo fires his side into the lead against Cameroon, the country of his birth, in the World Cup Group G opener. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022
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