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Special Representative Describes Rape as Cheap, Devastating Weapon, Telling Security Council It Remains Largely ‘Cost-free’ (25 April 2014) (United Nations Security Council)

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Special Representative Describes Rape as Cheap, Devastating Weapon, Telling Security Council It Remains Largely ‘Cost-free’ (25 April 2014) (United Nations Security Council)
(Source: United Nations Security Council) Security Council 7160th Meeting (AM) Prevention Our Collective Responsibility, Stresses Secretary-General Rape was a "cheap and devastating weapon" affecting... (photo: UN / Marco Dormino)

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses reporters gathered at Palestinian Authority headquarters after a meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on December 5, 2013

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San Francisco Chronicle
John Kerry Just Gave Russia A Final Warning
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry provided Russia with a stern warning Thursday evening: Start complying with the de-escalation agreement brokered last week in Geneva, or face the wrath of new U.S.... (photo: US DoS)

The Hindu
Talking without saying
In a context of deepening confrontation and sporadic violence in eastern Ukraine which has so far left three people dead and many more injured, Russia, the United States, and the European Union... (photo: EC / © EU)
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Newsday
Novartis reshapes business with GSK, Lilly deals
Photos GENEVA - (AP) -- Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis AG launched a major overhaul of its business Tuesday, unveiling a series of multibillion-dollar deals with Britain's GlaxoSmithKline PLC and... (photo: AP Photo )
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OSCE Urges Russia, EU, US to Help Implement Geneva Agreement on Ukraine

Novosti
OSCE Urges Russia, EU, US to Help Implement Geneva Agreement on Ukraine
MOSCOW, April 22 (RIA Novosti) – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Didier Burkhalter has urged Russia, the EU and the US to support the implementation of last week’s... (photo: European Community / EC)
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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden waves as he arrives in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Biden Heading to Kyiv to Meet with Ukraine Leaders
Reuters WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will meet with Ukraine's acting president, Oleksandr Turchynov, and Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk during a visit... (photo: AP / Shakh Aivazov)
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French President Francois Hollande, left, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, center, and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, right, talk together while German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, background left, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov background right, talk together behind them during a break of a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Top diplomats from the West and Russia trying to find an end to the crisis in Ukraine are gathering in Paris on Wednesday as tensions simmered over the Russian military takeover of the strategic Crimean Peninsula.

The Inquisitr
John Kerry Attends Geneva Meeting Arranged To Reduce Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Despite the growing violence in Ukraine, Kerry believes that negotiation can still work to prevent any further escalation of the problem. It will be up to the... (photo: AP / Alain Jocard)
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon records a message to the people of South Sudan.

Newstrack India
Geneva talks: UN chief 'encouraged' by agreement on Ukraine
Tweet United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was encouraged by "concrete and urgent steps" aimed at de-escalating the Ukraine situation agreed... (photo: UN / /Eskinder Debebe)
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Soldiers of the Ukrainian Army sit atop combat vehicles as they are blocked by people on their way to the town of Kramatorsk on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

BBC News
Ukraine crisis: Crunch talks due in Geneva
Russia, the United States, the European Union and Ukraine are due to meet in Geneva to try to reduce escalating tensions over eastern Ukraine. Deep disagreement over the... (photo: AP / Manu Brabo)
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Headlines Europe

	Cristiano Ronaldo ruled out of Mexico friendly Goal
	France foreign minister likely to ask for early inking of MMRCA project during India visit The Times of India
	Official: Roma sign Seydou Keita Goal

Terrorism

	Ukraine crisis: Donetsk rebel leaders still talking tough BBC News
	France targets flow of jihadis to Syria Taipei Times
	Ukraine's new leader vows to crush rebels after deadly attack BBC News

Defence

	Obama to hold talks with Ukraine's Poroshenko in Warsaw BBC News
	Obama Seeks $1 Billion To Boost U.S. Military Presence In Europe National Public Radio
	Separatists storm border post in eastern Ukraine Canberra Times

Putin, Ukraine leader break crisis ice at D-Day event

Polls show cliffhanger presidential election in Colombia

Monte Paschi Falls After Setting Steep Share Sale Discount

Separatists kill member of Ukrainian special forces

US extends deadline for Swiss banks in tax case

U.S. authorities extend deadline for Swiss banks in tax case

Australia set to get access to Swiss bank accounts

FINMA publishes "Accounting – banks" circular (FINMA - Swiss

Porsche delivers 71,500 new cars into the hands of customers

Significant citizens’ contribution to the results of the OTE

PRESS RELEASE - Environmental Tax Reform at Times of Economi

Fisheries: Commission steps up action on control by adopting

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Ukraine, Need to counter misinformation and propoganda

Ukraine, Need to counter misinformation and propoganda

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he meets with members of the so-called Valdai Club of foreign political scholars in his Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

Putin gets 'requests for assistance'

7 Amazing European Destinations That Probably Aren't On Your Radar

7 Amazing European Destinations That Probably Aren't On Your Radar

Sudanese police clear protest calling for opposition leader' Swissinfo
Israeli leaders congratulate Egypt's Sisi for his victory Swissinfo
Putin, Ukraine leader talk at D-Day anniversary event Swissinfo
Brazil's Rousseff loses voter support on economic woes Swissinfo
Afghan election front-runner escapes assassination attempt Swissinfo
Poll says Colombia President Santos leads in election race Swissinfo
Army officer arrested for suspected plot against Mali's pres Swissinfo
Brazil's Rousseff loses voter support; rivals, too - poll Swissinfo
Kazakh president's arch-foe arrested in Vienna Swissinfo
Monte Paschi Falls After Setting Steep Discount on Share Sal Swissinfo
Blast in police compound in Turkey's southeast injures sever Swissinfo
Under pressure from Baghdad, Italy warns oil traders off Kur Swissinfo
Explosion at Kosovo coal-fired power plant, fatalities feare Swissinfo
Egypt political parties concerned over new parliamentary ele Swissinfo
Two bodies found in Town of Geneva Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bulgaria's ruling party leader backs calls for early electio Swissinfo
Germany 'very worried' about Israeli plans to build more set Swissinfo
Explosion at Kosovo coal-fired power plant, injuries reporte Swissinfo
Glencore Gets $15.3 Billion of Credit Lines to Replace Debt Swissinfo
China denounces Tibet exile leader, says is a separatist Swissinfo

Boris F.J. Collardi, CEO, Julius Baer Group, Li Dongrong, Assistant Governor, People's Bank of China - Flickr - Horasis

Julius Baer Takes Majority Stake in Brazilian Wealth Manager

EU Ambassador Guy Ledoux Visits European Pavillon at WorldBEX Expo (Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines)

EU Ambassador Guy Ledoux Visits European Pavillon at WorldBEX Expo (Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines)

In this May 11, 2012 file photo, people stand in the lobby of JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York.

JPMorgan to Sell Physical Commodities Unit for $3.5 Billion

Monte Paschi to Offer Stock at 35.5% Discount in Rights Offe Swissinfo
SNB’s May Foreign Currency Reserves Advance to Highest in Ye Swissinfo
Japanese PM tells health minister to speed up GPIF review Swissinfo
Hidden Greek Jewelry Billionaire Emerges as Folli Follie Soa Swissinfo
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch On June 6 Reuters
The Cold War: 5 things you might not know CNN
Swiss asset manager GAM buys U.S. firm Singleterry Mansley Reuters
Swiss asset manager GAM buys U.S.-based Singleterry Mansley Reuters
Pope fires entire board of Vatican financial watchdog Swissinfo
SNB Seen Off Hook as Swiss Franc Unperturbed by ECB Action Swissinfo
Fitch Affirms Swiss Auto Lease 2013-1 GmbH at 'AAAsf'/Stable Reuters
Pope sacks board of Vatican's financial watchdog Swissinfo
Holcim wins EU approval for Cemex deal in Germany The Guardian
EU's Almunia says nothing new yet on forex, Swiss benchmark Reuters
Swatch CEO Says Currency Movements Curb Double-Digit Growth Swissinfo
DIARY - Top economic Events to June 19 Reuters
Indonesia presidential candidate Jokowi says he'd have marke Swissinfo
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on June 5 Reuters
Tyson Gay to return from doping ban at Lausanne NZ Herald
>Blue Sky Broadcast and PSAV(r) Partner to Deliver Path Even Seattle Post

Festivals & events

Festivals & events

Coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo addresses the press at junta headquarters in Kati, outside Bamako, Mali Friday, March 30, 2012.

Mali's former coup leader starts hunger strike over detention

Ukraine crisis not seen hurting Iran nuclear talks - EU

Ukraine crisis not seen hurting Iran nuclear talks - EU

South African footwear union to strike from Monday Swissinfo
China says still no compensation from Vietnam for riot victi Swissinfo
Nigeria's second highest Islamic traditional monarch dies Swissinfo
China to deport Australian artist after Tiananmen remarks Swissinfo
Thai junta tracks internet posting to capture protest leader Swissinfo
A fresh start in Nigeria, brought to you by Switzerland Swissinfo
In Russian protege Abkhazia, a cautionary tale for Crimea Swissinfo
Two bodies discovered in Town of Geneva Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rolling Stones perform first concert ever in Israel The Examiner
Britain to host London summit on tackling Nigeria's Boko Har Swissinfo
Ally of India's Modi says rape 'sometimes right, sometimes w Swissinfo
Irish Catholic Church says horrified by children's mass grav Swissinfo
Rolling Stones go sightseeing and do their first concert in The Examiner
China detains 29 in security operation in restive Xinjiang Swissinfo
Canada manhunt under way after three police officers shot de Swissinfo
Brazil homeless group in peaceful march on World Cup arena Swissinfo
Elephants dive deep at Zurich zoo Swissinfo
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This Is Why It Seems Like Everyone Is Having Babies All At O Business Insider
Dramatic Taliban video shows dazed Bergdahl in handover Swissinfo

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, left, speaks with Spain's Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez during an EU foreign ministers meeting at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Britain's government urged Libyan authorities on Monday to immediately end violence against pro-democracy demonstrators and open a genuine dialogue on reforms that would go much further than the limited concessions the government has offered.

Iran, six powers lock horns over nuclear reactor that could yield plutonium

IBM China workers strike over terms in £1.37 billion Lenovo deal

** ARCHIV ** Hinter dem Schornstein eines Kohlekraftwerks fliegt am 15. Nov. 2007 ein Flugzeug ueber Peking. Der weltweite Ausstoss von Kohlendioxid hat nach juengsten Erkenntnissen im vergangenen Jahr um drei Prozent zugenommen. Groesster Klimasuender war nach Angaben des Global Carbon Projects (GCP) von Freitag, 26. Sept. 2008, China, gefolgt von den USA. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File) ** FILE ** A passenger airliner flies past smoke generated by a coal power station in Beijing, in this Nov. 15, 2007 file photo. China's government is boosting the authority of its long-toothless environmental watchdog agency in an attempt to rein in the rampant pollution wrought by rapid economic development. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

China to 'declare war' on pollution, premier says

FIFA hopeful for timely World Cup doping tests Boston Herald
Chinese military spending exceeds $145 billion, drones advan Swissinfo
Chinese military spending exceeds $145 billion, drones advan Swissinfo
Sleep may help memories form by promoting new synapses New Scientist
Scientists question Saudi openness on deadly MERS virus outb Swissinfo
Swiss Garbage Police Irk Foreigners After Immigration Vote Swissinfo
Hague condemns Syrian election Belfast Telegraph
South Korea poll offers fresh mandate for Park to speed refo Swissinfo
World Cup to kick-off with brain-wave bionics Al Jazeera
Swiss Garbage Police Irk Foreigners Reeling After Immigrant Swissinfo
Exhaustion of cheap mineral resources is terraforming Earth The Guardian
UK accuses Russia of stirring Ukraine crisis, tells it to en Swissinfo
Pharma opens new front in war on cancer Swissinfo
Novartis and its next big cancer venture Swissinfo
Australia opens tender for next phase in Malaysia Airlines s Swissinfo
Saudi MERS data review shows big jump in number of deaths Swissinfo
Why Your Empty Facebook Profile Is A Good Sign Huffington Post
Saudi Arabia sacks minister criticised over handling of MERS Swissinfo
Indian minister killed in road collision, blow for Modi Swissinfo
Processed foods obscure real problem: Lack of fruits, vegeta Denver Post

Global Leaders From Business And Civil Society Sign Zero Hunger Challenge At Davos (WFP - World Food Programme)

Global Leaders From Business And Civil Society Sign Zero Hunger Challenge At Davos (WFP - World Food Programme)

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)

Video shows Vietnam fishing boat sink after collision with C Swissinfo
Video shows Vietnam fishing vessel sink after collision with Swissinfo
Taliban release video of Bergdahl handover to U.S. military Swissinfo
Swiss museum to vet Gurlitt inheritance The Wichita Eagle
Rolling Stones perform in Zurich on Ronnie Wood's birthday a The Examiner
French Sahara hostage appeals in video for negotiated releas Swissinfo
Tina Turner joins The Rolling Stones in Zurich Music News
Rakshit Shetty is flooded with requests for Swiss chocolates The Times of India
Agent Sasco to release new studio album The Gleaner
Base jumping dog soars from Swiss Eiger mount in viral video The Examiner
Russia: Ukraine breaches 4th Geneva Convention-Video The People's Voice
Neutral Milk Hotel concert at Smith Opera House in Geneva ca Syracuse
Kevin James To Lead New Swiss Family Robinson-Inspired Adven IMDb
Kevin James to Star in 'Swiss Family Robinson'-Inspired Film The Hollywood Reporter
Turkey's Erdogan says foes may leak video in bid to smear hi Swissinfo
Tina Turner slams health speculation Belfast Telegraph
Video: Swiss Space Systems announces "inexpensive" zero-grav Belfast Telegraph
'Roombots' to serve you as table, chair Newstrack India
The Big Blue cinematographer Carlo Varini dies at 67 Screen Daily
Carlo Varini dies at 67 IMDb

Syria President Bashar al-Assad addresses reporters following his meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday Dec. 9, 2010.

Iran boosts military support in Syria to bolster Assad

In this photo released by the Thai Spokesman Office, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra speaks at a news conference after a cabinet meeting at an Air Force base in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Prime Minister Yingluck on Wednesday proposed the formation of a national reform council tasked with finding solutions to the political turmoil that is splitting the country and paralyzing governance.

Angry and unpaid, Thai farmers poised for airport protest

News From Africa

News From Africa

South Sudan ceasefire must hold to avert famine - U.N. Swissinfo
9 reasons why gender matters when improving global nutrition The Guardian
From Switzerland to the White House via California Swissinfo
Suspected robbers in Pakistan say police hacked off their ha Swissinfo
Australian PM Abbott to meet Indonesian president as tension Swissinfo
Spain's King Juan Carlos abdicates in favour of son Swissinfo
Russia signals opposition to Western-backed Syria aid plan Swissinfo
Suspected robbers in Pakistan says police hacked off their h Swissinfo
Afghan president fumes at prisoner deal made behind his back Swissinfo
Abbas swears in Palestinian unity government shunned by Isra Swissinfo
IAEA says gains 'better understanding' of Iran nuclear progr Swissinfo
Palestinian President Abbas swears in unity government Swissinfo
Taliban recruit young fighters as attacks rise ahead of Afgh Swissinfo
Palestinian unity deal dispute resolved - Hamas Swissinfo
Afghanistan attacks kill three Turks, three police Swissinfo
South African court deals blow to platinum union Swissinfo
IAEA says gains "better understanding" of Iran's nuclear pro Swissinfo
Palestinian unity deal threatened by row over prison ministr Swissinfo
Two of three North Koreans drifting in South's waters ask to Swissinfo
Spain's King Juan Carlos abdicates Swissinfo

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