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Swiss plan controls on 'suicide tourism'

It has long been the final destination for terminally ill patients who want to end their lives, offering what many consider to be a dignified way out of their suffering.

U.S. formally seeks Polanski extradition

The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, Swiss authorities said Friday.

U.S. formally asks for Polanski extradition

The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, Swiss authorities said Friday.

Swiss city allows controversial right-wing poster

Switzerland's largest city has permitted the use of controversial posters which call for a ban on the construction of minarets on mosques in the European country.

Polanski will fight extradition, lawyers say

Filmmaker Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland over the weekend, will fight extradition to the United States where he faces sentencing for having sex with a 13-year-old girl, his California lawyers said Monday.

SI.com: Russia advances at World Championships

Defending champion Russia got the win it wanted and the tough match it needed with a 4-2 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday at the ice hockey world championship.

Melting glaciers force Italy, Swiss to redraw border

Melting glaciers in the Alps may prompt Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders near the Matterhorn, according to parliamentary draft legislation being readied in Rome.

Swiss soldiers face loss of right to store guns at home

Switzerland's part-time soldiers could lose their famous right to store their weapons at home.

UBS posts record loss, cuts 1,600 jobs

Switzerland's biggest bank UBS on Tuesday posted a worse than expected loss of nearly $17 billion -- the largest ever by a Swiss group -- and announced 1,600 new job cuts.

UK couple defend son's assisted suicide at Swiss clinic

Police have launched an investigation after a young disabled sportsman traveled to Switzerland to commit suicide, UK media report.

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