Switzerland – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:13:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Switzerland – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Swiss higher institutions set to increase fees threefold for International students from 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-higher-institutions-set-to-increase-fees-threefold-for-international-students-from-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-higher-institutions-set-to-increase-fees-threefold-for-international-students-from-2025/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:13:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383586 Tuition fees for international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students in two universities in Switzerland will now increase threefold This was announced by the Swiss Federal Council and is set to be implemented starting in the fall semester of 2025. The universities which will implement these fee increments are the Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-higher-institutions-set-to-increase-fees-threefold-for-international-students-from-2025/feed/ 0 Rice Was Key To England’s Penalty Shootout Win Vs Switzerland – Shaw https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-was-key-to-englands-penalty-shootout-win-vs-switzerland-shaw/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-was-key-to-englands-penalty-shootout-win-vs-switzerland-shaw/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382905 Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw has come out to hail Declan Rice for his huge role in England’s penalty shootout win over Switzerland. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Rice was the speaker for the team once it got to penalties, and he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rice-was-key-to-englands-penalty-shootout-win-vs-switzerland-shaw/feed/ 0 Mainoo Has To Start Vs Switzerland – Rio Ferdinand https://www.theinfostride.com/mainoo-has-to-start-vs-switzerland-rio-ferdinand/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mainoo-has-to-start-vs-switzerland-rio-ferdinand/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382405 Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has come out to name one player England must start against Switzerland. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he intends to walk back to England if Gareth Southgate does not pick Kobbie Mainoo to play vs a very [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mainoo-has-to-start-vs-switzerland-rio-ferdinand/feed/ 0 Switzerland Will Target Saka At Left Back – David Seaman https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-will-target-saka-at-left-back-david-seaman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-will-target-saka-at-left-back-david-seaman/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:10:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382384 Arsenal legend, David Seaman has come out to warn England manager, Gareth Southgate against playing Saka as a defender. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he really does not like seeing Bukayo Saka playing at left-back, and he would expect opponents at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-will-target-saka-at-left-back-david-seaman/feed/ 0 Shettima Heads to Switzerland to Represent Nigeria at the World Economic Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-heads-to-switzerland-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-world-economic-forum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-heads-to-switzerland-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-world-economic-forum/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:13:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367454 In a significant diplomatic move, Shettima is set to depart for Switzerland to represent Nigeria at the World Economic Forum. This participation underscores Nigeria’s engagement with the global community and positions Shettima as a representative at a forum focused on critical economic and geopolitical discussions. The decision for Shettima to attend the World Economic Forum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-heads-to-switzerland-to-represent-nigeria-at-the-world-economic-forum/feed/ 0 Portugal Must Give Everything Vs Switzerland – Ronaldo https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-must-give-everything-vs-switzerland-ronaldo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-must-give-everything-vs-switzerland-ronaldo/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:31:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337393 Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has come out to deliver a rousing rallying cry ahead of his country’s last-16 encounter with Switzerland at the 2022 World Cup. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, tonight is definitely for Portugal because it is the dream of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-must-give-everything-vs-switzerland-ronaldo/feed/ 0 Switzerland Must Stop Ronaldo – Shaqiri https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-must-stop-ronaldo-shaqiri/ https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-must-stop-ronaldo-shaqiri/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:21:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337395 Swiss midfielder, Xherdan Shaqiri has come out to say that no one should write off Cristiano Ronaldo tonight. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is still very wary of the threat the Portuguese superstar poses to his country, and he hopes he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-must-stop-ronaldo-shaqiri/feed/ 0 Russia-Ukraine War: Switzerland Hosts First Ukraine Recovery Conference https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ukraine-war-switzerland-hosts-first-ukraine-recovery-conference/ https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ukraine-war-switzerland-hosts-first-ukraine-recovery-conference/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328010 Tasked with establishing the principles and framework for the future reconstruction of the conflict-torn country, a two-day Ukraine Recovery Conference has opened here. The conference participants are expected to define the criteria for handling assistance to Ukraine and for the distribution of roles among the various partners, Ignazio Cassis, president of the Swiss Confederation and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-ukraine-war-switzerland-hosts-first-ukraine-recovery-conference/feed/ 0 I’ll Leave If The French National Team Is Happier Without Me – Mbappe https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-leave-if-the-french-national-team-is-happier-without-me-mbappe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-leave-if-the-french-national-team-is-happier-without-me-mbappe/#respond Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:15:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309595 French striker, Kylian Mbappe has come out to say that the national team made him feel like a problem after Euro 2020. He recently revealed that he would’ve loved more support from his teammates after his missed penalty vs Switzerland. According to him, he has never taken money to play for the French team and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-leave-if-the-french-national-team-is-happier-without-me-mbappe/feed/ 0 Ronaldo, Portugal Were Street Smart Against Switzerland – Vladimir Petkovic https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-portugal-were-street-smart-against-switzerland-vladimir-petkovic/ Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:10:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234050 Switzerland manager, Vladimir Petkovic is of the opinion that Portugal’s wiseness and the performance from Cristiano Ronaldo were the decisive factors in his defeat in the Nations League semi-final. Ronaldo netted 3 goals to send Portugal into Sunday’s final with a 3-1 win against Switzerland yesternight. The coach said, “Congratulations to Portugal,” “They had street [...]

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]]> Belgium Players Lose Their Heads Against Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/belgium-players-lose-their-heads-against-switzerland/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:38:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221357 Belgium were at a loss to explain their astonishing collapse against Switzerland on Sunday, when they threw away a two-goal lead, conceded five goals in an hour and missed out on the final four of the Nations League. Some players felt the World Cup semifinalists might have got carried away after they went two goals [...]

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]]> Romelu Lukaku Shines Against Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/romelu-lukaku-shines-against-switzerland/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:12:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218537 Romelu Lukaku scored twice to earn Belgium a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in the Nations League on Friday, lifting the mood in the country after a week marred by match-fixing allegations. Belgium’s second win in the group means they have won 11 of their last 12 matches, the only blemish being the World Cup semifinal [...]

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]]> Marcus Rashford Shines Against Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/marcus-rashford-shines-against-switzerland/ Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:01:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215874 Marcus Rashford went into the international break under a cloud, after being red-carded for rashly lowering his head into Phil Bardsley’s face during Manchester United’s 2-0 win at Burnley, but he emerges from it as one of the few players to have scored points — and the only one to have scored any goals — [...]

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]]> Harry Kane Set To Be Rested Against Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/harry-kane-set-to-be-rested-against-switzerland/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:34:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215723 Harry Kane will be rested for Tuesday’s friendly against Switzerland at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium with manager Gareth Southgate keen to protect his talisman. Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane, who won the Golden Boot at this year’s World Cup with six goals, has started 61 matches in all competitions since the start of last season. [...]

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]]> Nigerian Minsiter, Enelamah Elected Vice Chairperson, Africa for WTO Ministerial Conference https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-minsiter-enelamah-elected-vice-chairperson-africa-for-wto-ministerial-conference/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:01:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176144 In GENEVA, Switzerland, Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah was on July 31, 2017 elected the Vice-Chairperson representing Africa, for the 11th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference. Enelamah was elected as the Vice Chairperson, Africa, WTO Ministerial Conference based on the following reasons: Nigeria’s election was decided at the meeting [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Attends World Economic Forum In Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-attends-world-economic-forum-in-switzerland/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:53:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154156 Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF). Osinbajo left Nigeria on Tuesday, January 17, and is the leader of the Nigerian delegation to the event. “At the forum the Vice President would lead a discussion on Business in Nigeria, where ministers from the Federal Cabinet who are [...]

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]]> World Economic Forum: Bukola Saraki Calls on Leaders to Re-New Social Contract With Citizens https://www.theinfostride.com/world-economic-forum-bukola-saraki-calls-on-leaders-to-re-new-social-contract-with-citizens/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:21:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154101 As the World Economic Forum (WEF) commences in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on leaders around the world, particularly Nigeria, to renew their commitment to their citizens, in-line with the 2017 theme of the Forum which seeks to promote “Responsive and Responsible Leadership.” Saraki, in a [...]

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]]> We Are Not Giving Switzerland $79M – Kemi Adeosun https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-not-giving-switzerland-79m-kemi-adeosun/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:52:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150996 The Federal Government has denied reports that it will pay a commission of $79 million to Switzerland to secure the return of $321 million looted and stashed there by late dictator, Sani Abacha. The denial was made by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun via a statement released by her media aide, Festus Akanbi. The statement [...]

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]]> US To Return $458million To Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/us-to-return-458million-to-nigeria/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:35:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142812 The United States of America is set to return $458million in funds looted by former dictator, Sani Abacha to Nigeria. The US is said to have seized about $550 million which had been corruptly obtained by Abacha and his associates under its 2013 Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative. The disclosure was made by Comrade Salihu Othman [...]

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]]> War Against Cancer: Sahara Group Donates N120m To Acquire Mobile Cancer Centres https://www.theinfostride.com/war-against-cancer-sahara-group-donates-n120m-to-acquire-mobile-cancer-centres/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:01:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132811 A leading energy conglomerate in Nigeria, Sahara Group, has donated N120 million towards the cause of acquiring Mobile Cancer Centres (MCC) to combat cancer in Nigeria. This donation was announced in Lagos State today, June 22. The MCC is a clinic on wheels with state-of-the-art facilities for screening, follow-up and treatment including surgeries for pre-cancer and [...]

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]]> Arsenal Sign Granit Xhaka https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-sign-granit-xhaka/ Wed, 25 May 2016 18:42:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129877 Arsenal announced the signing of Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday. The Premier League side said the deal has yet to be officially ratified, but terms have been agreed with the 23-year-old. “Arsenal have reached an agreement with Granit Xhaka to join the club on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee,” [...]

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]]> GEJ To Hold World Press Conference In Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-to-hold-world-press-conference-in-switzerland/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:54:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119131 Former president, Goodluck Jonathan is set to hold a world press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. The event is part of activities organized by the Circle of Diplomats (Circle Diplomatique), Geneva to honour Jonathan. This was disclosed via a statement released by the Executive Director of the Geneva Press Club, Guy [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Attend World Economic Forum In Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-attend-world-economic-forum-in-switzerland/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:14:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118838 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo left the country on Thursday to represent Nigeria at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, said that Osinbajo would participate in a number of panels at the annual global event. According [...]

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]]> Switzerland Set To Transfer Another $300m Stolen By Abacha https://www.theinfostride.com/switzerland-set-to-transfer-another-300m-stolen-by-abacha/ Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:08:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118018 Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, has announced that The government of Switzerland is prepared to transfer to the Nigerian government, another $300 million recovered from the family of former military ruler, Sani Abacha. The late dictator reportedly stole an estimated $5 billion, which he stashed in foreign accounts. Over the last 10 years, Nigeria has [...]

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]]> Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To UNIDO Industrial Development Program https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-reaffirms-commitment-to-unido-industrial-development-program/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 11:02:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112402 Nigerian government has reaffirmed her readiness to partner with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in implementing inclusive and sustainable industrial development through its pilot project, using the program for country partnership (PCP).” The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Aisha Abubakar stated this while addressing the opening session of the UNIDO 16th Bi-Annual [...]

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]]> Roberto Martinez Looking Forward To Last-16 Draw https://www.theinfostride.com/roberto-martinez-looking-forward-to-last-16-draw/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 06:43:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74665 Roberto Martinez wishes Everton were not Britain’s last remaining cub in the Europa League but is still looking forward to Friday’s last-16 draw. . Everton beat Young Boys 3-1 at Goodison Park on Thursday night to secure a comfortable 7-2 win on aggregate. . “It is a shame there is no more British representation but [...]

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]]> Nigeria Asked To Abolish Death Penalty from her Statute Books https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-asked-to-abolish-death-penalty-from-her-statute-books/ Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:15:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/nigeria-asked-to-abolish-death-penalty/ President of Switzerland, Didier Burhalter, together with 11 Foreign Ministers from around has called on Nigeria and other countries to remove death penalty from their statute books. In a statement by the Swiss Embassy in Abuja yesterday, 12 foreign ministers who issued the joint declaration were listed as follows: Héctor Marcos Timerman (Argentina), Julie Bishop [...]

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]]> Fuleco finds new home https://www.theinfostride.com/fuleco-finds-new-home/ Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:14:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/fuleco-finds-new-home/ Encore for Fuleco! The mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ might have completed the vast majority of his work this summer, but it is not quite time for the armadillo to retire just yet. On Wednesday 1 October, Fuleco was moved from the Home of FIFA to Zurich Children’s Hospital, whose 100,000 patients [...]

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]]> #WorldCup: Swiss golden generation look to shine against Ecuador https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-swiss-golden-generation-look-to-shine-against-ecuador/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:54:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48344 Switzerland will look to justify their top seed tag which raised many eyebrows ahead of the draw for the World Cup finals when they take on South American side Ecuador in Brasilia on Sunday in their opening Group E clash. While outside Switzerland there…

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]]> Swiss voters turn down world’s highest minimum wage https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-voters-turn-down-worlds-highest-minimum-wage/ Sun, 18 May 2014 14:29:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=43453 Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a proposed hourly minimum wage of $25 -- which would have been the world's highest -- in one of the planet's priciest nations, a polling agency said. Only 23 percent of Swiss voters came out in favour of introducing a…

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]]> US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly to buy part of Novartis for $5.4 bn https://www.theinfostride.com/us-pharmaceutical-giant-eli-lilly-to-buy-part-of-novartis-for-5-4-bn/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:11:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37508 US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to acquire the animal health division of Novartis of Switzerland for $5.4 billion (3.9 billion euros). In a statement Eli Lilly said the deal will strengthen and diversify its…

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]]> Next generation solar plane unveiled in Switzerland [INNOVATION] https://www.theinfostride.com/next-generation-solar-plane-unveiled-in-switzerland-innovation/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:17:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34507 The masterminds of sun-powered plane Solar Impulse formally unveiled their new aircraft Wednesday, a year ahead of their planned round-the-world flight. Solar Impulse 2 is the successor of the original plane of the same name, which last year completed…

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]]> Stevie Wonder to top bill at Montreux Jazz Festival https://www.theinfostride.com/stevie-wonder-to-top-bill-at-montreux-jazz-festival/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:29:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32905 Stevie Wonder will top the bill at this year's Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, with other headliners including Pharrell Williams, Damon Albarn and Massive Attack, organisers said on Thursday. The festival team said that bringing soul icon Stevie…

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]]> Caterpillar used Swiss havens to avoid US tax: Senate https://www.theinfostride.com/caterpillar-used-swiss-havens-to-avoid-us-tax-senate/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:14:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32400 US Senate investigators have accused heavy equipment giant Caterpillar of hiding $8 billion in profits offshore in Switzerland to avoid US taxes. In a report released late Monday, investigators said the company took advantage of a special corporate…

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]]> Juve draw Lyon in Europa League quarters https://www.theinfostride.com/juve-draw-lyon-in-europa-league-quarters/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:06:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29958 Runaway Serie A table-toppers Juventus will play French club Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, the continent's second-tier tournament, following the draw at Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. With the final to be played at Juve's Turin stadium…

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]]> Four skiers die in Swiss Alps avalanches https://www.theinfostride.com/four-skiers-die-in-swiss-alps-avalanches/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:39:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8400 Four skiers were killed and another was in a critical condition after a series of avalanches hit the Alps in southern Switzerland Sunday, Swiss media reported. Three of the victims, including a guide, died when a wall of snow bore down on a group of…

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]]> Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky vows to fight for Russian political prisoners https://www.theinfostride.com/former-oil-tycoon-mikhail-khodorkovsky-vows-to-fight-for-russian-political-prisoners/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:47:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8370 Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was freed by Moscow last month after a decade in jail, vowed Sunday to fight for Russian political prisoners from his new base in Switzerland. "You can't live with peace of mind when you know there are political…

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]]> Swansea City through to Europa League last 32 despite defeat https://www.theinfostride.com/swansea-city-through-to-europa-league-last-32-despite-defeat/ Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:02:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=4575 Swansea City are through to the last 32 of the Europa League despite producing a lacklustre performance in losing 1-0 to St Gallen in Switzerland on Thursday. The Welsh side knew that a point in would secure their qualification for the knockout stages…

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]]> Swiss expert insists Arafat poisoning likely despite France finding https://www.theinfostride.com/swiss-expert-insists-arafat-poisoning-likely-despite-france-finding/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 17:19:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3614 A French report ruling out poisoning in Yasser Arafat's 2004 death has a glaring inconsistency, the co-author of a Swiss probe said Thursday, sticking by his team's conclusion that the Palestinian leader was likely killed. "Our data lean more towards…

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