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E-cigarette explodes on easyJet flight filling cabin with smoke causing mass panic

The Airbus A320 flight from Geneva to Amsterdam earlier this month had to perform a dramatic U-turn. Passengers eventually reached their destination 24 hours later

Daily Mirror

Suspect on the lam for days killed in shootout with police in Geneva

Police say a man who was sought by various suburban agencies this week stole a car in Aurora and fled. Later, he engaged in a shootout in Geneva and was killed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Four Filipinas sue diplomat employers in Switzerland for slavery

Four Filipina domestic workers sue diplomat employers in Europe’s latest case of exploitation in diplomatic households.

Al Jazeera

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Swiss court acquits Tariq Ramadan of rape, but he still faces charges in France

The prominent Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been acquitted of charges of rape and sexual coercion filed in Switzerland. He remains on probation in France, facing trial for other rape charges.

Radio France Internationale

Deal with 'shadow side' of sports, UN rights chief says after Vinicius abuse

Geneva (AFP) - The United Nations rights chief decried Wednesday the racist attacks on Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior during a match in Spain, urging concerted efforts to root racism out of sports.

AFP

Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan acquitted in Swiss rape trial -court

Swiss academic and Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been acquitted of charges of rape and sexual coercion against a woman, under a Geneva court ruling announced on Wednesday.

Reuters

Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan acquitted in Swiss rape trial

Geneva (AFP) - A Swiss court on Wednesday found Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan not guilty of rape and sexual coercion in a Geneva hotel 15 years ago, with his accuser immediately indicating she would appeal.

AFP

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Tariq Ramadan acquitted of charges of rape and sexual coercion by Swiss court

Judges clear academic and Islam scholar of all charges in case brought by Swiss woman

The Guardian - UK

Geneva airport closed after climate change activists in private jet protest

A climate change protest at Geneva airport aimed at private jets briefly meant the suspension of flights

Evening Standard

Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights

Around 100 climate protesters demanding a ban on private jets disrupted flights at Geneva Airport on Tuesday and blocked entry to an aircraft exhibition at Europe's flagship business jet event.

Reuters

Private jets protest disrupts flights at Geneva Airport

Geneva (AFP) - Activists demonstrating against Europe's biggest private jets sales fair disrupted flights at Geneva Airport on Tuesday after chaining themselves to the planes on display.

AFP

Climate activists disrupt Europe’s biggest private jet fair

Protesters from Greenpeace, Stay Grounded, Extinction Rebellion and others chain themselves to aircraft in Geneva

The Guardian - UK

Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

The Guardian - AU

Early warning systems send disaster deaths plunging: UN

Geneva (AFP) - Weather-related disasters have surged over the past 50 years, causing swelling economic damage even as early warning systems have meant dramatically fewer deaths, the United Nations said Monday.

AFP

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Heal thy self: Why healthcare professionals need a bit of selfishness

An Australian student is off to Geneva, hoping a subject close to her heart gains traction at one of the world's biggest health conferences.

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Colnago sells one-off C68 bike for $133,000

Gold leaf encrusted bike with 2 carat diamond in its headtube top cap sold at auction in Geneva

Reuters

Hoping for invitation to WHO meeting, Taiwan gathers more support

Taiwan said it still hoped to be invited to the World Health Organization's annual assembly opening in Geneva on Sunday, as support for its participation was growing despite China's efforts to isolate the democratically governed island.

The Hindu

Natural disasters caused 2.5 million internal displacements in India in 2022, report says

A report by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre states that India has had over 2.5 million internal displacements caused by natural disasters, most of which were caused by floods.

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AFP

Coronation tiara crowns Geneva jewels auction

Geneva (AFP) - A tiara worn at two British coronations and the Star of Egypt diamond that purportedly once belonged to King Farouk sold at auction on Wednesday, crowning a week of dazzling jewellery sales in Geneva.

AFP

WHO warns against using artificial sweeteners

Geneva (AFP) - Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.

Bangkok Post

WHO warns against artificial sweeteners

GENEVA: Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization.

AFP

US challenger Pope first woman elected to lead UN migration agency

Geneva (AFP) - White House veteran Amy Pope hailed an "extraordinary day" after becoming the first woman elected to head the UN migration agency, promising a more "comprehensive" approach to helping migrants.

AFP

US challenger Pope elected new UN migration chief

Geneva (AFP) - White House veteran Amy Pope will become the first woman to head the UN's International Organization for Migration after beating her boss Antonio Vitorino in a leadership vote.

The Guardian - UK

Swiss academic Tariq Ramadan goes on trial accused of rape

Islamic studies scholar, who took leave of absence from Oxford University in 2017, is also accused of sexual coercion

AFP

US challenger leads battle for top UN migration job

Geneva (AFP) - US candidate Amy Pope looked poised to become the first woman to lead the UN migration agency, after Monday's first round of voting put her squarely in the lead -- ahead of her own boss.

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