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Swiss less wary of foreigners than a decade ago: survey

An African immigrant stands at the entrance of an underground bunker complex in March 2009 in Nyon. Switzerland appears to be less skeptical of foreigners than a decade ago, with most Swiss now finding that the proportion of foreigners residing here is not too high, a survey showed Saturday.
AFP - Sunday, November 8

GENEVA (AFP) - - Switzerland appears to be less skeptical of foreigners than a decade ago, with most Swiss now finding that the proportion of foreigners residing here is not too high, a survey showed Saturday. More »

  • Pope Benedict XVI (L) shakes hands with Swiss Massimo Busacca, the referee of the Champions League final match, at the end of his general audience at the Vatican's Saint Peter's Square in May 2009. The pope said the Catholic Church believed sport could be a force for good, particularly among young people, but warned against harmful aspects such as doping.

    Pope a fan of sports -- but not doping athletes

    AFP - Sunday, November 8

    VATICAN CITY (AFP) - - Pope Benedict XVI spoke out against drug-taking in sport on Saturday.

  • Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes

    AFP - Sunday, November 8

    TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's constitutional court said Saturday it would scrap an "unfair" law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free.

  • Head of the Russian Communist Party Gennady Zyuganov (C) is the first to enter Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin's Mausoleum on Red Square in November 6. Tens of thousands of Communists on Saturday turned out in Russia to mark the anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution, shrugging off the Kremlin's cancellation of the day as a national holiday.

    Defiant Communists mark Russian Revolution anniversary

    AFP - Sunday, November 8

    MOSCOW (AFP) - - Tens of thousands of Communists on Saturday turned out in Russia to mark the anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution, shrugging off the Kremlin's cancellation of the day as a national holiday.

  • Protestors are penned in by riot police during a demonstration by Leftist groups in central Berlin. Thousands of curious Berliners lined the centre of the German capital Saturday to admire over 1,000 giant polystyrene dominos set to topple Monday, marking 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down.

    Berliners admire giant dominos for 1989 anniversary

    AFP - Sunday, November 8

    BERLIN (AFP) - - Thousands of curious Berliners lined the centre of the German capital Saturday to admire over 1,000 giant polystyrene dominos set to topple Monday, marking 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down.

  • Discovering Iloilo City

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    As a first-time visitor to Iloilo City, my knowledge about the place is practically zero except for the fact that chicken inasal and batchoy are delicious food that supposedly came from that place.

  • Having Chiz to Manny

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    A prayer for friends --
    Dearest Father,

    This prayer is for all the true friends I have, some are near, some are far.

  • Going Java

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    It was a friendly suggestion from a relative that prompted businessman Eric Fariñas to invest in a hotel back in 2005. His nephew, Michael V. Fariñas (the current mayor of Laoag City) told him that it would be nice if Laoag City could add to its roster of hotels a place not only fit for discerning businessmen and tourists but also one that fits global standards.

    It sparked Eric's interest and two things sealed the deal: his inclination for the construction business, and the budding tourism market he personally observed to be booming.

  • The jewel that is Negros Oriental

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    What looks like a dwarf's boot in the more than 7,100 islands of the Philippines is actually Negros Oriental which forms part of Negros Island, the fourth largest in the Philippines.

  • Cruising in (Italian) style

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    "As I was driving along Roxas Blvd., I was overwhelmed to see this majestic ship docked at the pier.

  • From Shore to Shore

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    Blame it on the novels and bedtime stories about pirates and buccaneers seeking adventure in the high seas and laying claim on deserted islands.

  • Group urges 20-year tourism plan

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    Cebu City - To continuously draw in tourists to the country and further promote the Philippines as a top destination in the pacific, the government and private sector should come up with a 20-year marketing and promotions plan that will continuously entice foreigners to set foot here, a tourism stakeholder said last November 2.

    During a press conference in Cebu City, tourism expert Dr.

  • DoT: Species champion

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    The Department of Tourism (DoT) now joins Prince Albert II of Monaco and Sir David Attenborough in the Birdlife Species Champions honour roll, as it seals its commitment to the conservation of one of the rarest birds in the world, the Cebu Flowerpecker (Dicaeum quadricolor), only found in the Philippines.

    Secretary Ace Durano recently signed an agreement with Birdlife International's Head of Conservation Richard Grimmet, to firm up their support to protect this endangered bird species, endemic to the island of Cebu.

    "Preventing Extinctions is a global programme of Birdlife, pushing for awareness and involvement in conservation of rare birds.

  • Nat Geo show tours RP

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    A popular United Kingdom-based TV show that airs in the National Geographic and British Broadcasting Corporation channel is featuring the country's unusual methods of transportation.

  • Shanghai hosts World Expo 2010

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    For 184 days next year, Shanghai will inspire the world and create Exposition history as it hosts the World Expo.

    Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of industries of all nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges.

    "The Shanghai Expo 2010 is an important opportunity to promote the city.

  • Experiencing Hong Kong

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    I experienced a lot of firsts two weeks ago.

  • Travel by train

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    Stopping for a short stay or traveling at a short distance?

    Vacationing on a small budget or taking along small kids?

    You've got to smile BIG 'coz we've got you covered.

    Commuting by train is the way to travel on any of these occasions.

  • A Good Debate

    Manila Bulletin - Saturday, November 7

    I used to live in a country on the other side of the world - actually it was Brazil in the old days.

  • The Little Prince, the intergalactic boy traveler who is part of many peoples' childhoods around the world, is visiting Brazil in a show also honoring his adventuresome creator. Duration: 01:39

    The Little Prince drops in on Brazil

    AFP - Saturday, November 7

    SAO PAULO (AFP) - - The Little Prince, the intergalactic boy traveler part of many childhoods around the world, is visiting Brazil in a show also honoring his adventuresome creator.

  • A poker table during a championship. A logger from rural America who lives in a trailer is among nine card players eying a 8.5-million-dollar jackpot as the climax of the World Series of Poker gets underway in Las Vegas Saturday.

    Card sharks eye $8.5 mln poker jackpot

    AFP - Saturday, November 7

    LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) - - A logger from rural America who lives in a trailer is among nine card players eying a 8.5-million-dollar jackpot as the climax of the World Series of Poker gets underway here Saturday.

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