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Strauss-Kahn accused of sexual assault at Davos

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:34:00 +0200

Disgraced former International Monetary Fund director Dominique Strauss-Kahn is facing fresh allegations of sexual assault — this time in Switzerland.

Deadly dengue fever spreading fast, WHO warns

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:50:30 +0100

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that it had charted progress in the fight against tropical diseases but warned that dengue fever was spreading at an alarming rate.

Vigan murder suspect arrested in Norway

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:50:00 +0200

A man suspected of stabbing 23-year-old Vigan M to death on his birthday two weeks ago has been arrested in Norway.

Swiss banks to police clients' overseas taxation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:25 +0100

In future, Swiss banks may require their overseas customers to provide proof that any funds held in Swiss accounts have been taxed correctly in the client’s country of tax domicile.