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West African bloc approves single customs regime from 2015

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West African bloc approves single customs regime from 2015
Reuters October 25, 2013 - 21:33 DAKAR (Reuters) - Leaders of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed on Friday to implement a single customs tariff regime from... (photo: European Community / EC)

Lebanon to vaccinate children after suspected polio cases in Syria

Children Lebanon Photos Syria Wikipedia: Syria

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Lebanon to vaccinate children after suspected polio cases in Syria
Arab Spring Reuters October 25, 2013 - 14:21 By Erika Solomon BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon, which hosts more than 700,000 Syrian refugees, said on Friday it would vaccinate all children under five... (photo: UN / Mark Garten)

Ruling party African National Congress (ANC) and South African President Jacob Zuma sings after being reelected as the head of the nation's dominant political force, more than likely guaranteeing the politician another five years in the country's presidency, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Zuma trounced Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, his only challenger who ran a largely muted and reluctant campaign, getting 2,983 votes to Motlanthe's 991.

Swissinfo
Zuma hits raw African nerve with Malawi roads gaffe
Reuters October 24, 2013 - 14:28 By Mabvuto Banda Lilongwe (Reuters) - South Africa tried to patch up relations with Malawi on Thursday after a gaffe by President Jacob Zuma about the state of... (photo: AP / Jerome Delay)
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Manchester City's Yaya Toure

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Yaya Toure Subjected To Racist Chants By CSKA Moscow Fans During Manchester City Win
MOSCOW -- MOSCOW (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure called on UEFA to take action against CSKA Moscow after he was subjected to racist chanting during his team's 2-1 win in the Champions... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham)
2013-14 Manchester City FC Photos Racism in Football Wikipedia : Racism in Association Football Yaya Toure

Credit Suisse

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Credit Suisse profits disappoint in Q3
Comment () Tweet By JOHN HEILPRIN, Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Credit Suisse Group posted Thursday an unexpectedly small rise in third-quarter profits due mainly... (photo: Creative Commons / alex.ch)
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Credit Suisse

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Credit Suisse posts 79 percent rise in 3Q profit
GENEVA — Credit Suisse Group posted a 79 percent increase in third-quarter profit compared with last year, strong results Thursday that it said reflect the... (photo: Creative Commons / alex.ch)
Banking Credit Suisse Earnings Photos Suisse

Despite high-tech arms, war requires ground troops - U.S. Army chief

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Despite high-tech arms, war requires ground troops - U.S. Army chief
Reuters October 24, 2013 - 00:09 By David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Even with drones, smart bombs and precision weapons, war remains a clash of human wills... (photo: US DoD / Aaron Hostutler)
Arms Photos Troops Washington Wikipedia: United States Army

In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, right, speaks during an interview with the Argentine newspaper Clarin and the Argentine state news agency Telam, in Damascus, Syria on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Assad said in the interview he won't step down before elections and that the United States has no right to interfere in his country's politics, raising new doubts about a U.S-Russian effort to get Assad and his opponents to negotiate an end to the country's civil war.

The Australian
No role for Assad, powers agree as Syria rebels dig in over peace talks
WESTERN and Arab powers have agreed with Syrian opposition leaders that President Bashar al-Assad should play no future role in government, but they struggled to convince... (photo: AP / SANA)
Peace Photos Rebels Syria Wikipedia: Bashar al-Assad

U.S, NATO officials expect approval for Afghan troop deal

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U.S, NATO officials expect approval for Afghan troop deal
Reuters October 22, 2013 - 20:00 By Phil Stewart BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Senior U.S. and NATO officials said on Tuesday they were confident Afghanistan's elders and... (photo: US DoD / Aaron Hostutler)
Afghanistan Brussels Nato Photos Wikipedia: Afghanistan

Headlines Europe

	White House rejects clemency for Edward Snowden over NSA leaks The Guardian
	Shiv Kapur wins Dubai Cty Challenge, gets European tour card The Times of India
	Kosovo vote key test for EU-backed deal with Serbia Khaleej Times

Terrorism

	In some cases, US spying ‘has reached too far’: Kerry Khaleej Times
	Moment of truth as US caught in its lies Otago Daily Times
	Did you hear what Angela just said? Dawn

Defence

	Iraqi PM to discuss arms shipments, help in combating insurgency during meeting with Obama The Washington Post
	Chemical weapons watchdog says Syria declared 41 facilities with 1,300 tons of chemicals The Washington Post
	13th Nobel Peace Laureates’ Summit in Warsaw (The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama) noodls

Strength training may boost kids' activity: study

Zurich says reviews uncover no undue pressure on Wauthier

Zurich reviews uncover no undue pressure on Wauthier

Roche and Polyphor sign license agreement worth up to $548 m

Minister calls on Swiss banks to raise capital

World Bank urges better cookstoves in developing states to c

Swiss Finance Minister wants banks to boost leverage ratios

Swiss Finance Minister wants banks to boost leverage ratios:

ZTE contributed to the launch of 4G network of BASE Company

Fiorentina win in Milan, Juve edge Parma (FIFA - Fédération

LIVE: Solar eclipse seen in Africa, Europe and the US

Conference on “European Environmental Standards and Policies

Zurich, Switzerland 2009.02.25
sunny intervals.
	Min: -3°C/27°F Max: 3°C/37°F

Italy to demand action on migrant crisis at EU summit

Italy to demand action on migrant crisis at EU summit

People on the street, building , Bank, iranian girls on the street, street telephone and ordenary life of the Iranian people working and doing shopping in Tehran capital

Oman to represent Iran's Canada interests

British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives at his official residence in London to meet Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, shortly after he announced at the House of Commons that all Iranian diplomatic staff were ordered to leave the UK, in London, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

Key Syria talks to open in London

Gunfights kill 13 in Mexican city on U.S. border Swissinfo
Could concentrated HIV epidemics make AIDS unbeatable? Swissinfo
Arab League urges Syrian opposition to attend Geneva II conf Xinhua
China sends graft busters to more provinces, government depa Swissinfo
Eight dead after plane crashes in northern Bolivia - hospita Swissinfo
Lebanon to attend Geneva II preparatory meeting Xinhua
Devine Eatmon Shot At North Carolina A&T State University, P Huffington Post
Birmingham, Alabama, airport reopens after threat proves fal Swissinfo
Birmingham, Alabama, airport evacuated due to threat Swissinfo
In political messaging wars, White House deploys a Twitter a Swissinfo
Mursi faces trial in Egypt in test of democracy Swissinfo
Kerry sees signs Egypt moving back towards democracy Swissinfo
Syria opposition lays preconditions for peace talks Swissinfo
Another Canadian freight train derails in Alberta, no injuri Swissinfo
India throws rings of protection around divisive candidate M Swissinfo
Less sin, more Shrek in Macau as China takes aim in corrupti Swissinfo
In China's Xinjiang, poverty, exclusion are greater threat t Swissinfo
Suspected L.A. airport gunman planned 'suicide' mission - co Swissinfo
Toronto mayor urges police to release video, apologizes for Swissinfo
South African mob burns, stones five to death in vigilante r Swissinfo

Italy's president warns against reckless changes to 2014 budget

Italy's president warns against reckless changes to 2014 budget

Angela Merkel 04

Merkel to enter full coalition talks with centre-left SPD

Parliament Speaker, acting president Bronislaw Komorowski greets supporters after exit polls indicate him to be the possible winner in the presidential elections, during the election night in Warsaw, Sunday, July 4, 2010.

Polish president to review constitutionality of pension reform

UPDATE 1-Zurich says reviews uncover no undue pressure on Wa Reuters
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 4 Reuters
DIARY - Switzerland - Corporate events from Nov 04, 2013 Reuters
Swisscom builds 'Swiss Cloud' as spying storm rages The Himalayan
Swisscom builds "Swiss Cloud" as spying storm rages Reuters
Roche poised for deal to get back into antibiotics: paper Hartford Courant
Roche poised for deal to get back into antibiotics - paper Reuters
Tajik leader to extend two-decade rule despite economic woes Swissinfo
China To Fund Iran Development Projects With $20 Billion In Huffington Post
Lenders to return to Athens next week after Greek budget off Swissinfo
Pirate money promotes global criminal activity - report Swissinfo
Exclusive -Zurich CFO suicide review uncovers no impropriety The Guardian
Exclusive: Zurich CFO suicide review uncovers no impropriety Sun Sentinel
Shared concern over Syria brings thaw between Turkey and Ira Swissinfo
ARIAD Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan to Preserve Valuable Ne Seeking Alpha
Gift glut gives Egypt oil trade new headaches Swissinfo
Insight - Militant financing case puts Israel and China in s Swissinfo
Ascom shares slide after investor sells major stake Reuters
Indonesia capital raises minimum wage by 11 percent amid tep Swissinfo
TABLE-Swiss PMI down at 54.2 in October Reuters

Spain must free ETA militant - European rights court

Spain must free ETA militant - European rights court

Luxembourg's Prime minister and President of the Eurogroup Jean-Claude Juncker briefs members of the European Parliament on the previous Eurogroup meeting, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. France pushed its EU partners Tuesday to support boosting the powers of the International Monetary Fund to contain the turmoil that has swept financial markets worldwide and is slowing the European ec

Juncker's party loses seats in Luxembourg elections - exit poll

Scuffles in Rome as thousands march against austerity

Scuffles in Rome as thousands march against austerity

Drenge unveil video for new single 'Nothing' Music News
Swiss Marcel Hug ekes out NYC marathon wheelchair win by les Newsday
East Libya movement launches government, challenges Tripoli Swissinfo
Kosovo vote, key to Serb integration, marred by violence, bo Swissinfo
Syrian army and allies push into southern Damascus - activis Swissinfo
Bach chairs Olympic summit on doping, match-fixing The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Syrian army and allies push into southern Damascus: activist Swissinfo
Bahrain charges top opposition leader Swissinfo
Hungarian far-right sparks protests as it commemorates warti Swissinfo
Israel issues tenders for more settler homes ahead of Kerry Swissinfo
Congo's M23 rebels declare ceasefire but shelling continues Swissinfo
Bach chairs summit of Olympic leaders in Lausanne The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Russia's Putin approves tougher anti-terrorism laws as Sochi Swissinfo
France says its journalists 'coldly assassinated' in Mali Swissinfo
Hackers deface dozens of websites in Australia, Philippines Swissinfo
Kerry sees signs of Egypt moving back towards democracy Swissinfo
Kuwaiti woman arrested for driving in Saudi Arabia - report Swissinfo
Congo's M23 rebels declare ceasefire Swissinfo
Kosovo vote, key to Serb integration, marred by intimidation Swissinfo
Palestinians lose more than most in Syrian exodus Swissinfo

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich goes into a booth at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012.

Ukraine leader says will sign law to release Tymoshenko

File - A man looks at an image of Yasser Arafat during a rally in Gaza, marking the third anniversary of his death,10 November 2007.

Yasser Arafat's belongings have traces of polonium-210, say scientists

President Barack Obama speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Miami Monday, June 13, 2011 where he launched his bid for reelection in Florida. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

U.S. court dismisses Chinese firm's suit against Obama over wind farm

Kerry sees indications Egypt moving towards democracy Swissinfo
Libyan soldier killed by mine, 16 people wounded in jail bat Swissinfo
Nigeria church stampede kills 24 people - Red Cross Swissinfo
Catalans prefer more autonomy over full independence from Sp Swissinfo
World must help Lebanon handle Syrian refugee flood - UNICEF Swissinfo
Three killed in Yemen sectarian clashes as truce fails to ta Swissinfo
Hackers deface Philippine websites, back anti-corruption pro Swissinfo
China Xinjiang military boss booted off ruling council after Swissinfo
Kosovo vote, key to rapprochement, marred by intimidation Swissinfo
Militants test Tunisia's new democracy Swissinfo
Kerry lands in Egypt a day before Mursi trial Swissinfo
Angry Pakistan to assess U.S. ties after killing of militant Swissinfo
Two death sentences in absentia for war crimes in Bangladesh Swissinfo
Magnitude 5.0 quake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning Swissinfo
Japan ruling party questions plan to let Fukushima evacuees Swissinfo
Collisions Can't Stop Crazy Flying Robot-Insect Mashable
Egypt to look beyond U.S. for arms - foreign minister Swissinfo
Competitive Ruling Will Bring New Generation Of Swiss-Made S Crunch
Tropical Depression churns toward Mexico's Pacific coast Swissinfo
Los Angeles airport terminal re-opens as shooting probed Swissinfo

American actor Harrison Ford is seen at the "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" press conference during the 61st International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

Zurich: Harrison Ford to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Austrian director Michael Haneke attends a press conference for the film 'Das Weisse Band' (The White Ribbon) during the 62nd International film festival in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 21 2009.

Zurich to honour Michael Haneke

FILE - In this combination of file photos, U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, prepares to spar at a gym in east London on May 22, 2009, and Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, weighs in for the junior welterweight boxing match against British boxer Ricky Hatton, May 1, 2009, in Las Vegas. The March 13 , 2010 megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been thrown into jeopardy. Mayweather's camp is demanding the fighters submit to Olympic-type drug testing in the weeks leading up to the bout. Leonard Ellerbe, Mayweather's manager, says the fight will not go on if Pacquiao doesn't agree to blood testing under standards followed by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. (AP Photos/Alastair Grant and Rick Bowmer, File)

Manny Pacquiao To Floyd Mayweather: 'Let's Get It On' (VIDEO)

Director says video shows Sri Lanka army committed war crime Swissinfo
Filmed beating raises questions over migrant rights in Saudi Swissinfo
Wild talent steals the scene in Sister Canberra Times
Syria conflict: Israel 'carries out Latakia air strike' Graphic
Police have video of Toronto mayor, won't detail contents Swissinfo
Hollywood & Mine News from Tinseltown Boston Herald
Wednesday's Sports In Brief The State
Harrogate Symphony Orchestra with Alfredo Corral Skiddle
New video of kidnapped Czech women appears in Pakistan Swissinfo
'Wrecking Ball' Trick Play: High School Football Team Fools Huffington Post
Child 'sexual abuse via internet' on the rise Newstrack India
NY Post must face bias lawsuit linked to Obama chimp cartoon Swissinfo
Big Rig With 8,000 Gallons of Oil Explodes On Freeway (VIDEO Huffington Post
Jayson Carter, 4'9" Running Back, Makes College Debut For Ri Huffington Post
AlunaGeorge 'Best Be Believing' Ta-Ku remix Music News
Yasiel Puig Surprises Little League Team And Pitches To Kids Huffington Post
Swiss Lips Skiddle
Tim Roth to play Sepp Blatter in FIFA movie The Times of India
Gregg Popovich Doesn't Think Craig Sager Should Be Interview Huffington Post
Tim Roth to play Fifa president Sepp Blatter on film BBC News

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures during her speech during the budget debate at the German federal parliament in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010.

Merkel plans to talk with SPD and Greens on coalition

Italian Agriculture minister Saverio Romano, left, talks with Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi during a confidence vote on the authorization to his arrest for alleged conections with Mafia mobsters, at the Lower Chamber, in Rome, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011.

Berlusconi faces party revolt over Italy political crisis

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seen during a funeral ceremony for Serafettin Elci, a prominent Turkish Kurdish politician and a former minister, at the parliament in Ankara

Turkey presents reforms aimed at boosting Kurdish peace process

Thrills and spills in Châtel The Independent
EU hopeful Serbia builds unexpected alliance with Emirates Swissinfo
Iraqi tribes say Lukoil project must fuel better life Swissinfo
Akron, KB BioEnergy celebrate completion of expanded biogas Ohio
The Clean Plate Club Foreign Policy
Insight - Starvation in Syria: a war tactic Swissinfo
French PM suspends 'ecotax' on trucks after protests Swissinfo
Thai rubber farmers threaten to intensify protest as governm Swissinfo
CN Rail optimistic on union deal as strike deadline nears Swissinfo
Refugees stream into Uganda after east Congo fighting spread Swissinfo
Insight: Water, wealth and whites - South Africa's potent an Swissinfo
Fernandez's allies thumped in Argentina mid-term vote Swissinfo
Fernandez coalition loses clout but keeps majority in midter Swissinfo
Central Bankers Have Gone Wild, And The World Is In Code Red Business Insider
Air and Space Museum hosts Incredible Bionic Man The Washington Post
Winter's Lure of the Matterhorn and Beyond The Oklahoman
Special Report - Help wanted in Fukushima: Low pay, high ris Swissinfo
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan wants narrower focus for new budget talk Swissinfo
U.S. congressman Paul Ryan sees narrower focus for new budge Swissinfo
Argentine midterm vote to kick off next presidential race Swissinfo

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