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Garrett Motion: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
ROLLE, Switzerland (AP) — ROLLE, Switzerland (AP) — Garrett Motion Inc. (GTX) on Thursday reported net income of $66 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Rolle, Switzerland-based company said it had profit of 28 cents. The maker of vehicle...
Switzerland's lower house moves to ban use of Nazi and extremist symbols that could stir violence
GENEVA (AP) — The lower house of Swiss parliament on Wednesday followed in the footsteps of the Senate, or upper house, in approving a measure that would ban the use of, public wearing or display of Nazi and racist symbols that could foment extremist hate or violence. The proposal...
European court decision shows that a safe climate is a human right, former UN rights chief says
OXFORD, England (AP) — Having a safe climate is becoming more of a human right globally with this week's European court decision that says countries must better protect people from climate change, something warming-hit residents of the Global South long knew, said former Ireland President Mary...
Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level...
Switzerland lays out new 'too big to fail' rules in wake of Credit Suisse banking turmoil last year
GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss government Wednesday announced steps to bolster its “too big to fail” rules aimed at avoiding potentially disastrous fallout from banking sector turmoil after woes last year at Credit Suisse before it was taken over by rival UBS. Finance Minister Karin...
Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, and expressed hope that Russia might join in the peace process someday. The lakeside...
The Swiss government says it will host a high-level Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia could join one day
Verdict saying Switzerland violated rights by failing on climate action could ripple across Europe
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change, siding with a group of older Swiss women against their government in a landmark ruling that could have implications across the...
Swiss refer Syrian president's uncle to trial for alleged war crimes over 4 decades ago
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss federal prosecutors said Tuesday they have indicted former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of the war-battered country's current president, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering murder and torture more than four decades ago. ...
Geneva oil trader reaches $661M settlement with US, Swiss authorities over bribery in Ecuador
GENEVA (AP) — Geneva-based commodities trading firm Gunvor said Friday that it has reached a $661 million settlement with U.S. and Swiss prosecutors after convictions for bribery of foreign officials in connection with the petroleum industry in Ecuador. The Swiss attorney general's...