Tag: Switzerland
Revenue on track, reserves down in FIFA virus-era accounts
GENEVA — FIFA expects to hit its four-year revenue target of $6.44 billion up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite the coronavirus...
Siebatcheu, Cappis added to US roster vs Jamaica, N Ireland
CHICAGO — Young Boys Bern forward Jordan Siebatcheu and Hobro midfielder Christian Cappis have been added to the U.S. roster for exhibitions against Jamaica...
China blasts US ‘evil past of genocide’ at UN rights body
GENEVA — China on Wednesday blasted the United States' human rights record, citing what it called U.S. failures against COVID-19 that cost “hundreds of...
Goggia, Feuz win WCup downhill titles after races canceled
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland — The final World Cup downhill races of the season were canceled Wednesday, making champions of Sofia Goggia and Beat Feuz in...
Former ski world champion Hannes Reichelt retires at age 40
Austrian skier Hannes Reichelt kept winning races after returning from several severe knee and back injuries that hampered his career.
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Swiss police raid over hack on U.S. security-camera company
GENEVA — Swiss authorities on Monday confirmed a police raid at the home of a Swiss hacker who took credit for helping to break...
UN says international diplomacy crucial to end Syria’s war
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. special envoy for Syria said Monday that international diplomacy is crucial to end Syria’s 10-year war and it’s important...
No World Cup downhill training leaves decisive races at risk
LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland — World Cup downhill training runs were canceled because of difficult weather conditions on Tuesday, leaving a tight schedule to resolve the...
Noël leads slalom after 1st run, Schwarz closes in on title
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia — Clément Noël built a big lead in the first run of a men’s World Cup slalom Sunday, while sixth-place Marco...
Meillard leads Pinturault after 1st run of World Cup GS
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia — Swiss skier Loïc Meillard edged Alexis Pinturault to lead the penultimate men’s World Cup giant slalom of the season after...
