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Free Syrian Army fighter carry the body of their comrade away from the front line during clashes against Syrian Army in Aleppo, Syria, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012.

Peace Talks - Syria Photos Syria Violence Syrian Civil War Wikipedia: Syrian conflict peace proposals

The Guardian
Peace talks on Syria stuck over Assad's future
MATTHEW LEE Associated Press= MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) â Furiously divided from the start, representatives of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the rebellion against him threatened Wednesday to... (photo: AP / Manu Brabo)

Britain's business secretary, Vince Cable, right, and Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, left, attend a global business environment meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012.

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Independent online (SA)
Dangote sees company in top 100 by 2017
Davos, Switzerland - Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote said his Dangote Group would join the ranks of the world’s biggest 100 companies within three years as he invests in cement,... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani takes his chair before a news conference at the Millennium Hotel in midtown Manhattan, Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in New York.

Baltimore Sun
Iran's Rouhani says Geneva 2 meeting unlikely to succeed
ANKARA (Reuters) - Talks in Switzerland between Syria's government and its enemies to end the country's three years of civil war are... (photo: AP / John Minchillo)
Geneva Iran Photos Politics Wikipedia: Hassan Rouhani

President Barack Obama holds out a hand to shake to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit

The Irish Times
Obama and Putin speak on eve of peace talks
US president Barack Obama and Russian president Vladimir Putin, sponsors of the Syrian peace conference convening in the Swiss city of Montreux today, had a “businesslike and constructive”... (photo: AP / Carolyn Kaster)
Barack Obama Peace Photos Vladimir Putin Wikipedia: Barack Obama

Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon addresses the media at Pristina airport, Kosovo

Skynews
Syrian Peace Talks Open Without Key Players
Representatives of 40 nations have converged on Montreux in a bid to drive home the urgency of talks in Switzerland on bringing peace to Syria. But key players have been... (photo: AP / Visar Kryeziu)
Peace Photos Politics Syria Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon

Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon speaks during a press conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia

Otago Daily Times
Syria talks in disarray amid torture claims
Syrian and international delegates have arrived in Switzerland for peace talks that few believe can succeed as the three-year-old civil war and geopolitical acrimony it... (photo: AP / Amel Emric)
Photos Switzerland Syria UN Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland

Hong Kong Standard
Iran warns after Syria talks snub
Long-awaited peace talks on Syria's devastating civil war are set to go ahead this week after the United Nations withdrew an invitation to Iran, but Teheran said they are... (photo: AP / Anja Niedringhaus)
Iran Photos Syria UN Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon

n this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian citizens carry a dead body, at the scene where two mortar rounds exploded near an orphanage, at al-Boukhtyar area, in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday March 13, 2013. The state-run SANA news agency said two mortar rounds exploded near an orphanage in al-Boukhtyar area, killing and wounding an unknown number of people. Syrian government troops fought fierce battles with rebels on Wednesday for control of key neighborhoods in the north of Damascus, residents and activists said.

BBC News
Syria accused of torture and 11,000 executions
There is clear evidence that Syria has systematically tortured and executed about 11,000 detainees since the start of the uprising, a report by three former war crimes... (photo: AP / SANA)
Peace Talks - Syria Photos Syrian Civil War Torture in Syria Wikipedia: Syrian conflict peace proposals

Free Syrian Army fighters gather during fighting against government troops in Idlib, north Syria, Saturday, March 10, 2012.

The State
Syria peace conference a go after U.N. withdraws invitation to Iran
ISTANBUL — Under strong U.S. pressure and a boycott threat from Syria’s exile opposition, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday rescinded his... (photo: AP / Rodrigo Abd)
Peace Talks - Syria Photos Syrian Civil War Violence in Syria Wikipedia: Syrian conflict peace proposals

Headlines Europe

	France Sending Additional Troops to C.A.R. Voa News
	Wenger is 'failure specialist' - Mourinho New Straits/Business Times
	Unelected Renzi to grab power in Italy as Letta forced out The Irish Times

Terrorism

	Obama and Hollande: U.S. and France: a renewed alliance Richmond Times Dispatch
	Jordan ready to train Iraqi troops on its territory The Siasat Daily
	To achieve peace in Syria, better start in Aleppo not Geneva Al Jazeera

Defence

	France in Central Africa : The reluctant interventionist Al Jazeera
	Obama rolls out red carpet for Hollande as Franco-American relations get back on track The Irish Times
	Third shipment of chemical weapons leaves Syria - UN BBC News

Yellen's husband resigns from UBS-supported group

Yellen’s husband resigns from UBS-supported group

>Yellen's husband resigns from UBS-supported group

Hacking joins curriculum as businesses seek cyber skills

Swiss banks say new automatic info exchange framework costly

PROFILE Software hosts its annual event for Private Banks an

african bank Swiss bond issue lifts stock

Standard Chartered to sell Swiss private banking arm

Canada and British Columbia Invest in Tree Fruits (Embassy o

United States' Bold Vision for 2015 Paris Climate Deal Calls

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, speaks during a policy meeting of ruling party and top government officials at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo Friday, Oct. 1, 2013.

Abe, Rousseff to visit Davos

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., shown after a vote by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approving him to become America's next top diplomat, replacing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Kerry, who has served on the Foreign Relations panel for 28 years and led the committee for the past four, is expected to be swiftly confirmed by the whole Senate later Tuesday.

U.S. says Iran should only attend Syria talks if it backs transition

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, speaks during a joint press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, not seen, in the West bank city of Ramallah

Iran invited to Syria peace conference: Ban Ki-moon

Syrian peace talks in Geneva reach impasse after five days o The Guardian
News From Africa Scoop
Syria crisis: Both sides say Geneva peace talks deadlocked BBC News
Assad OK’s peace talks to play for time The Japan News
No progress made in 2nd round of Geneva talks: Syrian deputy CNTV
Switzerland mulls over implications for economy of vote to c The Guardian
China plans the world's longest undersea tunnel The Daily Telegraph
Syria: No end to fighting as Geneva talks make no progress BBC News
Regime prolonging Geneva talks: Syrian Turkmen leader Turkish Press
2nd round of Geneva II talks 'hasn't achieved goals': Arab L Turkish Press
Progress in Geneva is slow, but it's still Syria's best chan The Guardian
6 Truly International Airports That Are In More Than One Cou Business Insider
UN: US, Russia to try to 'unblock' Syria stalemate U~T San Diego
Russia is pushing for own resolution on Syria in UN Turkish Press
Syria Conflict: Geneva II Just A Eyewash Khaama Press
Taking a Long View on Syria Real Clear Politics
'Dozens die' in Syria air strikes Belfast Telegraph
Ignatius: Breaking the deadlock on Syria Herald Tribune
Syria pounds rebel town as peace talks deadlock Detroit news
Syria conflict: 'Surge' in fighting death toll BBC News

The headquarters of Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis in Basel, Switzerland, are seen in this file picture taken Aug. 12, 2006. Novartis AG said Thursday Oct. 18, 2007 that its third-quarter earnings more than tripled due to large divestments, but th

Authorities in NY sue Novartis in kickback scheme

A Philippine flag stands amongst the damage caused after powerful Typhoon Haiyan slammed into Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013.

Losses from natural catastrophes halved in 2013, Munich Re says

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Swiss skiing: Gstaad on a budget The Guardian
Effort to block oil exploration in Congo park U~T San Diego
>Andrew Alliance Releases Andrew Assistant 2014 - a New Soft Seattle Post
Sweden escapes Swiss scare at Sochi Games Toronto Sun
RPT-Fitch affirms Credit Suisse AG's mortgage covered bonds Reuters
Fitch Affirms Swiss Auto Lease 2012-1 GmbH Reuters
Schindler shares down as results disappoint Reuters
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Feb 14 Reuters
Nestlé snips growth forecast to 5% Independent online (SA)
Less demand for Nestle Stuff
>Study finds IMRT Superior to 3D Conformal RT for Mesothelio Seattle Post
British-Swiss company buys Dallas Comic Con on eve of move t The Dallas Morning News
Zurich Insurance Group AG's CEO Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Seeking Alpha
Zurich Insurance Group AG Management Discusses 2013 Results Seeking Alpha
UPDATE 2-Zurich's profits hit by business overhaul costs CNBC
Nestle forecasts sales growth in 2014 near low end of target North Jersey
Nestle hints at more deals after deeper healthcare dive Orlando Sentinel
Nestle: consumer demand to remain weak in 2014 The News & Observer
>Progressive Dental Marketing Continues European Expansion i Seattle Post
Liberia Cancels MOU Signed By Libtelco Board, Swiss Firm All Africa

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland

Iran to join Syria peace conference

Tiger of Rajiv Gandhi Zoological National Park, Katraj (4), India.

Indore: Bajaj Electricals to join govt's save tiger campaign

FILE - In this Thursday, May 9, 2013 file photo, Afghan President Hamid Karzai takes off his hat during a ceremony at Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan. Karzai was due in Qatar Sunday to discuss his country's stalled peace process and the possible opening of a Taliban office in the Gulf state, officials said.

Afghan's Karzai not seen meeting U.S. deadline on security deal - report

Progress claimed in bid to stop Congo oil drilling The News & Observer
>Progress claimed in bid to stop Congo oil drilling Seattle Post
U.S. shut out as Swiss dark horse wins Olympic men's super c The Los Angeles Times
Evaporating Borders: Rotterdam Review The Hollywood Reporter
Videos of Besieged Areas in Syria Highlight Need for Aid Acc The New York Times
Alpine Asian fusion: The Chedi London Evening Standard
Something's Telling Us It Might Be...Stephen Bishop! Houston Press
Tim Berne’s Snakeoil al Bologna Jazz Festival All About Jazz
Obama Violates Iran Geneva Agreement - Again The People's Voice
Without Immigrants, Swiss Soccer Stars Would Have a Lot of G The New York Times
CODEVILLA: Lessons From Switzerland’s immigration referendum The Washington Times
The Bizarre Case Of A Beloved Professor Charged With The Gri Business Insider
CODEVILLA: Lessons From Switzerland’s immigration referendum The Washington Times
The Circle Screen Daily
Immigrants stranded on a Swiss knife edge Business Day
With vote to curb immigration, Swiss roil Europe The Guardian
Insurance firm must bear brunt of O'Donnell Park verdict, ju Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
REUTERS AMERICA NEWS PLAN FOR MONDAY, FEB. 10/TUESDAY, FEB. Reuters
Cyprus peace talks to resume seeking end to bitter conflict Swissinfo
Ex-UBS Banker Lack to Enter Guilty Plea in U.S. Tax Case Swissinfo

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, center, waves, as she walks with Bangladesh President Iajuddin Ahmed, right, and outgoing leader of the interim government Fakhruddin Ahmed after the swearing in ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009. Hasina, who steered a 15-party alliance to a landslide victory in last month's general election formed a 31-member Cabinet to rule the country for next five years

Bangladesh PM says new polls depend on opposition ending violence

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, makes a speech at the beginning of Japan-Africa summit meeting on United Nations Security Council reform at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Monday, June 3, 2013.

Japan's Abe wants to explain shrine visit to China, Korea

Boeing 747-400 of Singapore Airlines, the type's first international operator

Singapore Airlines A380 in emergency landing in Azerbaijan, no injuries

Syrian opposition issues "Statement of Basic Principles" at Turkish Press
Sochi Olympics' 5th day results Turkish Press
Winning off the water Stuff
Swiss put immigration worries aside to fete Russian-born sno Baltimore Sun
Sochi Olympics' 4th day results Turkish Press
Don't Fail Because You Succeed Austin American Statesman
In recent months, ISIS targeted hospitals, doctors, journali Kansas City Star
Syrian ex-commander not impressed by Geneva II Turkish Press
Transitional government next on Geneva II agenda: Syria oppo Turkish Press
Mercedes to roll out new S-Class coupe at Geneva Motor Show Hartford Courant
SNHR report: 1585 civilians killed during the time of Geneva Turkish Press
Bucks no match for Boston down the stretch Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Profit down sharply at Westbury Bancorp Inc. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Iran test-fires long-range missile - minister Swissinfo
Roadside bomb explodes near Iraqi parliament speaker's convo Swissinfo
Syria conflict: The spectre of Srebrenica hangs over besiege The Independent
Fisherman nets centuries-old statue of Greek god Apollo in G The Independent
Swiss reaction to immigration vote BBC News
South Sudan rebels say to boycott next round of peace talks Swissinfo
Nigerian president sacks chief of staff - sources Swissinfo

Real Madrid's world player Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, center, FIFA President Joseph Blatter and Ronaldo's son Ronaldo Junior stand together at the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins FIFA Ballon D'Or 2013 And Gets Emotional During Acceptance Speech (VIDEO)

Ronda Rousey, top, punches Liz Carmouche during their UFC 157 women's bantamweight championship mixed martial arts match in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Rousey won by tapout in the first round. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ronda Rousey Tells Story About Fight In Movie Theater On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (VIDEO)

Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the soccer Confederations Cup group B match between Spain and Uruguay at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Luis Suarez's 'Goal Of The Year' Candidate Highlighted His 4-Goal Demolition Of Norwich City (VIDEOS)

4 Quirky Factoids About the Olympics' Gold Medal Tie Mashable
Analysis: In peace talks, Assad plays for time The Washington Post
US beats Swiss 9-0 in Olympic women's hockey Herald Tribune
Anna Calvi 'Piece By Piece' video Music News
Swiss membership of Creative Europe in doubt Screen Daily
Grenade attack in Pakistani cinema city kills 10 Swissinfo
Madoff Video, Ex-UBS Banker Plea, Turner on Banks: Complianc Swissinfo
Cartoonists unimpressed by immigration vote Swissinfo
Madoff Video, Ex-UBS Banker Plea, Turner Remarks: Compliance Swissinfo
Kofi Annan presents Infosys Science awards Newstrack India
Oscar-winning actor with mastery of Nazi-era subjects The Irish Times
Steel orders experimental continuous caster in 1964 - Almana Lehigh Valley
Swiss filmmakers launch distributor IMDb
AP News in Brief at 8:58 p.m. EST Tampa Bay Online
Review: Swiss artist Mai-Thu Perret takes note of imbalances The Los Angeles Times
Video shows horrors of Syrian war as mosque is bombed Detroit Free Press
New Kids On The Block dates Music News
Arri sells Little Ghost to Us IMDb
ARRI sells Little Ghost to North America Screen Daily
Maximilian Schell DiesAustrian actor, producer and director Empire

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Glow-In-The-Dark Piglets Created In China Using Jellyfish DNA

Baht - Thai Baht - Currency - Money - Thailand - Coins.

Thai protesters seek to block election, baht slumps

A U.S. Sailor, foreground, assigned to the Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion conducts an early morning patrol while detainees stand by in the background at the recreation yard inside Camp Delta at Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba, July 7, 2010.

U.S. repatriates two Guantanamo detainees to Saudi Arabia

Viletta gives Swiss region its finest sports hour Houston Chronicle
Swiss equestrian federation questions neutrality of Godolphi The Guardian
UBS is moving out of US Bancorp Center Business Journal
When it comes to its farmers, the U.S. is a veritable nanny Axis of Logic
Towering gates at Cairo's Tahrir Square draw criticism Swissinfo
Europe warns Swiss of consequences after immigration vote Swissinfo
South Sudan has enough forex for six months despite conflict Swissinfo
Hobbs farmer ordered to repay $18 M to IRS Business Journal
Demand For High-End London Real Estate Explodes, As 23 Buyer Business Insider
Syrian chemical weapons stalling tests limits of U.S. - Russ Swissinfo
EU to review Swiss ties after vote curbing immigration New Straits/Business Times
Syrian chemical weapons stalling tests limits of U.S.-Russia Swissinfo
Swiss vote to curb EU migrants, Brussels to review ties New Straits/Business Times
Detroit's early auto giants: Daredevils and mad mechanics Detroit news
EU To Reassess Ties After Swiss Voters Back Migrant Curbs Business Insider
Swiss Voters Back Limit On Immigration, EU Treaties Now In D Business Insider
Ice cream adds sweet taste for peasant farmers in Haiti Swissinfo
To catch a migrating bird Swissinfo
White House to transform tent to Monet masterpiece for Holla Swissinfo
Thai govt says cannot renew rice scheme expiring end-Feb Swissinfo

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