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Archive pour: January, 2009


Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 21:34

Hundreds of people assembled to protest against the World Economic Forum at place Mont Blanc in central Geneva on Saturday.Source : DealBook (subscribe)Explore : World Economic Forum

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Tear gas fired, bottles thrown in anti-World Economic Forum protest in Geneva

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 20:01

Police chased black-clad protesters through the narrow streets of what is known as the "city of peace," as Saturday shoppers took refuge in bars and cafes. An Associated Press reporter on the scene saw a few minor injuries.Source : Star Tribune (subscribe)Explore : ...

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Switzerland, Vietnam discuss economic opportunities

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 17:00

Leuthard, also Economic Minister, asked Vietnam to consider negotiations on a free trade area between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA), that consists of Switzerland , Norway , Iceland and Lichtenstein.She told Nhan, who doubles as Minister of Education and Training, that education ...

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Calm in Geneva Ahead of Banned Protest

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 16:56

Police were out in force on the streets of Geneva on Saturday morning ahead of a protest against the World Economic Forum that has been banned by the local authorities.Source : DealBook (subscribe)Explore : World Economic Forum

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Anti-forum protest turns violent in Geneva

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 16:10

Riot police have fired tear gas at bottle-throwing demonstrators in Geneva protesting against the annual World Economic Forum meeting in the Swiss Alps.Source : Miami Herald (subscribe)Explore : World Economic Forum

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World Economic Forum meets with Davros in Switzerland

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 13:33

The World Economic Forum has been discussing the global credit crisis with the leader of the Daleks. Davros is most famous for creating the murderous machines known as the Daleks but he is also a respected figure in the world of economics and finance. "Davros isn't such a bad guy." ...

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Bio-Bentley: Fasted Bentley Ever Teased With New Video [Geneva Motor Show]

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 7:40

... The biofueled Continental-based extreme Bentley will make its worldwide debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show . Dr. Green Thumb , your ride awaits you. [via Bentley]Source : Jalopnik (subscribe)Explore : Cars

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Bio-Bentley: Fastest Bentley Ever Teased With New Video [Geneva Motor Show]

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 7:40

... The biofueled Continental-based extreme Bentley will make its worldwide debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show . Dr. Green Thumb , your ride awaits you. [via Bentley]Source : Jalopnik (subscribe)Explore : Cars

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This Side of Paradise: Los Angeles

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 4:29

LAUSANNE.- Musee de l'Elysée presents today This Side of Paradise: Los Angeles (1865-2008), on view through April 19, 2009. The body and the landscape, inextricably, sensuously intertwined - two themes which run through this multifaceted 'portrait' of Los Angeles. Los Angeles: City of Angels... and Demons. For ...

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Geneva Preview: Biofuel-Powered Bentley Continental GT

Saturday, 31 January, 2009 1:41

Few days ago we were speaking about the new biofuel-powered Bentley which is going to be revealed at this year’s International Geneva Motor Show . Today, the British car manufacturer decided to tease us with a preview of the new model and what do we see: a re-designed Continental ...

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