Archive for the ‘swiss’ Category

Palestinians mark 60 years since their “Nakba” - swissinfo

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

As Israelis celebrate 60 years since their country's founding on Wednesday, streets and buildings are festooned with blue and white flags with the Star of David. For their Palestinian neighbours it is a time of very different memories. swissinfo spoke to a young Palestinian woman in Jerusalem about her family ...

China welcomes Red Cross response to deadly earthquake but has yet to call for foreign assistance

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

As many as 12,000 people have been killed by a massive earthquake in southwestern China, officials said on Tuesday, a number that is expected to increase.Read the full story

The Swiss Institute / Contemporary Art has been creating lots of buzz in the New York City art world

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Amid hipsters, eclectic restaurants and expensive SoHo real estate, the Swiss Institute is subtly conveying a modern interpretation of Switzerland's identity. ... » Read the full story