Berne, Switzerland News

A man was left seriously wounded after climbing into a bear enclosure in a Swiss zoo yesterday.

A man was left seriously wounded after climbing into a bear enclosure in a Swiss zoo yesterday.

Particles released by car brake pads have been shown to harm lung cells in vitro .

Artist Jeanne-Claude, who created the 2005 Central Park installation ``The Gates'' and other large scale ``wrapping'' projects around the globe with her husband Christo, has died.

He may have promised to change Washington, but President Barack Obama is continuing one of its most renowned patronage traditions: bestowing prized ambassadorships on big donors.

Russian giant Gazprom and Serbia's public gas enterprise Srbijagas signed a contract to set up a joint company - South Stream Serbia.

FRIDAY Gary Allan One of mainstream country's most thoughtful craftsmen, with a string of powerful albums - and hit singles - to his credit.

Christmas is a joyous season we spend with the ones we love. In Farmer Anton's barn, Christmas is celebrated in another farm in the lower hill, since all the animals need protection when the weather turns extremely cold -- except Clara Belle, a calf who wishes to spend her Christmas in the icy mountains, away from her family and friends.

BERN, SWITZERLAND Swiss and Filipino groups continue to raise funds for the victims of the recent typhoons which devastated large areas of the Philippines.

BERN, Switzerland: Two Swiss businessmen detained by Libya over a spat involving leader Moammar Gadhafi's son have been handed over to their embassy in Tripoli, Switzerland's Foreign Ministry said Monday.

By BALZ BRUPPACHER and ALEXANDER G. HIGGINS, Associated Press Writers Sun Nov 8, 10:03 am ET BERN, Switzerland Switzerland has opened its own investigation into the case of a nuclear physicist France suspected of al-Qaida links, an official said Sunday.

Correspondence to Bernhard Meier, MD, Professor and Chairman of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland.

The Swiss government on Wednesday suspended a deal to repair its damaged relations with Libya until two Swiss citizens held in the Arab country are allowed to return home.

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AW Asia presents an exhibition of eight new large paintings by contemporary Chinese artist Qi Zhilong.

Since 1942, Switzerland has been the only place in the world where non residents can go and legally find help to end their life.

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. BERN, Switzerland - The Swiss government has proposed restricting or even banning organized assisted suicide in a bid to cut down on 'suicide tourism.' Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says the cabinet wants groups that help people ...

BERN, Switzerland - Swiss officials say Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey has summoned Italy's ambassador to explain why Italian authorities carried out dozens of inspections of Swiss banks.

BERN, Switzerland - UBS AG manager Mark Branson, who last year apologized for the bank's assistance to U.S. tax evaders, has been appointed to the board of Switzerland's financial services authority, the body said Tuesday.

Himalaya - Changing Landscapes photo exhibition on show in Berne, Switzerland /EIN Presswire/ Berne, 26 October 2009 - The large outdoor exhibition by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development and sponsored by Swiss Development Corporation is currently on show at the Waisenhausplatz in Berne, Switzerland.