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Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in Switzerland


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Switzerland will try a former Gambian minister under ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh for crimes against humanity on Monday in a milestone case where a serial rape victim will testify after a multi-decade wait for justice. Former interior…

World Cup: Switzerland Seals Qualification In Five-Goal Thriller


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Switzerland booked its place in the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after securing a 3-2 victory against Serbia, at the Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. Serbia started with top strikers Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mistrovic in…

World Cup: Portugal Beats Uruguay, Brazil Squeezes Past Switzerland


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A double from Bruno Fernandes ensured Portugal's passage into the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after beating Uruguay 2-0, while Casemiro's lone strike was enough to see Brazil progress from Group G after a 1-0 victory against…

Nigerian Government Restates Commitment to Address Difficulties in Food Production


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The Federal Government has restated the need for countries with emerging economies to address difficulties in food production to improve the livelihood of people. The Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam…

Kane’s Penalty Gives England 2-1 Victory Against Switzerland


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Harry Kane converted a 78th-minute penalty to give England a 2-1 victory against Switzerland in a friendly match at Wembley, taking the striker alongside Bobby Charlton on 49 England goals and behind only Wayne Rooney (53). England…

Swiss to allow simple legal gender transition from Jan


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People in Switzerland will be able to legally change gender by a visit to the civil registry office from Jan. 1, putting the country at the forefront of Europe's gender self-identification movement. Switzerland joins Ireland, Belgium,…

Switzerland Charges Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini With Fraud


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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini have been charged with fraud over unlawfully arranging a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.19 million), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Switzerland…

Switzerland to vote on allowing gay marriage in referendum


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Voters in Switzerland, one of the last Western European countries that still bans gay marriage, will decide in a referendum on Sunday whether to allow same-sex couples to get married. The federal government and parliament have already…

10-Man Manchester United Falls To Young Boys In Switzerland


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10-man Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Young Boys courtesy of a last minute goal by Jordan Siebatcheu during their UEFA Champions League group opener at the Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo, who equalled Iker…

Roger Federer Withdraws From Tokyo Olympics With Injury


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Switzerland's Roger Federer became the latest big name in tennis to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics after the 20-time Grand Slam champion said that he had picked up a knee injury during the grasscourt season. Federer, who turns 40 next…