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Some deodorants could cause breast cancer: Swiss study

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:19:50 +0200

Women who regularly use deodorants containing aluminium salts could risk developing breast cancer, a new Swiss study warns.

Italy's PM upset over Swiss mogul's acquittal

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:57:00 +0100

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi vowed on Thursday to change Italy's "nightmare" statute of limitation rules after the conviction of a Swiss billionaire related to nearly 3,000 asbestos deaths was overturned.

Swiss tycoon acquitted over asbestos deaths

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:55:00 +0100

Italy's supreme court has overturned an 18-year prison sentence handed to Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny for causing 3,000 deaths linked to the use of asbestos in his factories.

Swiss tycoon's guilt upheld in asbestos case

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:03:00 +0200

An Italian appeals court on Monday upheld a conviction for Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny for causing the death of 3,000 people in an asbestos case that campaigners say sets a key precedent for legal action around the world.

Asbestos brings down the 'Swiss Bill Gates'

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:19:00 +0100

Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny, sentenced in absentia to 16 years on Monday by an Italian court in a landmark asbestos trial, is a self-styled philanthropist and champion of sustainable development.

Swiss billionaire sentenced to 16 years

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +0100

A Swiss billionaire and a Belgian baron were found guilty on Monday in a groundbreaking trial into 3,000 alleged asbestos-related deaths, and were sentenced to 16 years each in prison.

Swiss billionaire awaits fate in landmark case

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:00 +0100

A court in northern Italy will rule on Monday in the unprecedented trial of a Swiss billionaire and a Belgian baron for over 3,000 alleged asbestos-related deaths.

Swiss billionaire awaits ruling as asbestos trial ends

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:22:00 +0100

A massive class action lawsuit in Italy against a Swiss billionaire and a Belgian baron over 3,000 allegedly asbestos-related illnesses and deaths ended on Monday and a verdict is expected in February.