Geneva: City of Diplomacy
September 3rd, 2009
Geneva is truly an international city. Important people from all over the world live here, and this might explain why.
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World news
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- Measures to replace Asbos set out May 22, 2012Ministers will reveal plans for new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in England and Wales later, including new orders to replace Asbos. […]
- Nato endorses Afghan timetable May 22, 2012Nato leaders endorse plans to hand combat command in Afghanistan to local forces by mid-2013 and withdraw fighting troops by 2014. […]
- Anger over 'Reagan blood' auction May 22, 2012The foundation of late US President Ronald Reagan expresses outrage after a vial said to have held a sample of his blood is offered for auction. […]
- SpaceX to attempt second lift-off May 22, 2012The US firm SpaceX is due to make a second attempt shortly to launch its pioneering re-supply mission to the space station. […]
- VIDEO: Could rural votes decide Egypt vote? May 22, 2012Egyptians are preparing to go to the polls in the first leadership vote since the toppling of President Mubarak. […]
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- Anwar denies Malaysia rally crime May 22, 2012Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is charged over April's mass street rally, in a move he says is politically motivated. […]
- US targets tougher Iran sanctions May 22, 2012The US Senate approves a bill to tighten sanctions against Iran in a bid to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme. […]
World sports
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- Saints sign Australian Shepherd May 22, 2012Northampton Saints sign Australia and Western Force full-back Cameron Shepherd for the 2012/13 season. […]
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- VIDEO: Team that keeps torch relay moving May 21, 2012What keeps the Olympic torch relay on the road? […]