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German overcomes critics to head IOC
The Lausanne-based International Olympic Committee on Tuesday elected Thomas Bach, a German lawyer and former fencing champion, as its new president.IVF kids more likely to have heart trouble: study
<p>Babies born using IVF treatments are more likely to develop cardiovascular problems than their naturally conceived counterparts, Swiss researchers have found.</p>
Swiss to ensure US bank clients know of probes
<p>Switzerland said on Wednesday it has amended a decree to ensure that US clients of Swiss banks are informed of any probes against them, against a backdrop of increased action by Washington.</p>
Pro-immigration mayor resigns over threats
<p class="MsoNormal">The mayor of a small town in northern Switzerland has left office after positive comments he made about immigrants were met with insults and threats directed at his family.</p>