Syngenta Acquires Chrysanthemum and Aster Business from US Flowers Producer Yoder Brothers Oct 29, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syngenta announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the pot and garden Chrysanthemum and Aster business of US flowers producer Yoder Brothers Inc. Parties agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction ... Syngenta International AG Media Office CH-4002 Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 61 323 23 23 Fax: +41 61 323 24 24 Media contacts: Medard Schoenmaeckers Switzerland +41 61 323 2323 Anne Burt USA +1 202 628 2372... (PR Newswire)
Syngenta Announces Breakthrough Sugar Cane Planting Technology in Brazil Oct 29, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syngenta announced today that it is developing a new technology to dramatically improve the cost efficiency of sugar cane planting in Brazil ... Syngenta International AG Media Office CH-4002 Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 61 323 23 23 Fax: +41 61 323 24 24 Media contacts: Medard Schoenmaeckers Switzerland +41 61 323 2323 Anne Burt USA +1 202 628 2372 Analyst/Investor contacts: Jennifer Gough Switzerland +41 61 323 5059 USA +1 202 737 6521 John... (PR Newswire)
Federer to play Davis Cup against U.S. Oct 29, 2008
In 2001, Federer won three points - including singles victories over Todd Martin and Jan-Michael Gambill - when Switzerland beat the United States in the first round in his home city, Basel. The U.S. beat the Swiss in the 1992 final at Fort Worth, Texas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Nalbandian no match for Federer Oct 28, 2008
WINNING WAYS: While Roger Federer completed a hometown hat trick, Andy Murray defeated Andrey Golubev to win his second straight St Petersburg title AP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008, Page 19 ... Federer improved to 10-8 against the 26-year-old Nalbandian, who won in Basel in 2002 and is a three-time runner-up ... The Briton dominated the match with solid play from the baseline, constantly trapping Golubev in the corners. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Two Swiss edge Ligety; Miller 10th Oct 27, 2008
Tennis As usual, Federer a hometown hero Roger Federer won his hometown tournament for the third straight year, beating second-seeded David Nalbandian, 6-3, 6-4, in the Swiss Indoors final at Basel. It was Federer's fourth title of the season. (Boston Globe)
Federer to cut exhibitions, focus on Slams in '09 Oct 27, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -Roger Federer will cut exhibition matches from his 2009 schedule as he pursues Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam singles titles. Federer faced Sampras in a three-match series across Asia last November and again in New York City last March. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer wins hometown tourney yet again Oct 27, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland - Roger Federer won his hometown tournament for the third straight year on Sunday, beating second-seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina 6-3, 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors final ... Federer improved to 10-8 against the 26-year-old Nalbandian, who won in Basel in 2002 and is a three-time runner-up. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Federer wants to make it three in a row in Basel Oct 27, 2008
Federer wants to make it three in a row in Basel. AFP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND Monday, Oct 27, 2008, Page 19 ... But the former Wimbledon finalist would not object to Swiss success as he plays his fourth Basel final in seven editions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
DATA from Overseas Phase III Trial of "Actemra" a Humanized Anti-Human IL-6 Receptor Monoclonal Antibody, Demonstrates Efficacy in Preventing Structural Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Oct 27, 2008
Tokyo, Oct 27, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. [Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President Osamu Nagayama (hereafter, "Chugai")] and F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. [Head Office: Basel, Switzerland ... Changes from baseline in Genant-modified Sharp score and the area under the curve (AUC) in the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) at week 52 were observed ... Results: Mean joint erosion, joint space narrowing and total Genant-modified sharp scores showed... (JCN Network, Japan)
Federer to meet Nalbandian in Swiss final Oct 26, 2008
Top seed seeking third consecutive win in Basel tournament ... BASEL, Switzerland - Top-seeded Roger Federer defeated Feliciano Lopez of Spain 6-3, 6-2 Saturday to reach the final of the Swiss Indoors. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer, Nalbandian reach Swiss Indoors semifinals Oct 26, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland Roger Federer beat Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-2, 6-3 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors in his hometown. The two-time defending champion delivered his most convincing performance of the week. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Federer eases past Italys Bolelli Oct 26, 2008
ON HOME GROUND: Roger Federer will face Feliciano Lopez, while in the other semi David Nalbandian will play compatriot and world No. 9 Juan Martin Del Potro AFP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND Sunday, Oct 26, 2008, Page 18. Switzerlands Roger Federer serves to Italys Simone Bolelli during their quarter-final at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland, on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Federer beats Lopez, makes Swiss Indoors final Oct 26, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Top-seeded Roger Federer beat Feliciano Lopez of Spain 6-3, 6-2 Saturday to reach the final of the Swiss Indoors ... Nalbandian and Federer carried their juniors rivalry into the pros with Nalbandian winning their first five meetings, including the semifinal at Basel in '02. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Federer gets past Nieminen at Swiss Indoors Oct 25, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland Two-time defending champion Roger Federer endured a shaky start before defeating Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 7-6 (6), 7-6 (1) in the Swiss Indoors second round on Thursday. Federer had his hometown crowd in a state of anxiety as he mistimed several forehands, lost his serve three times, and volleyed below his usual standards. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Golfer on third heart advances in Q School Oct 25, 2008
Roger Federer moved a step closer to a third consecutive Swiss Indoors title when he beat Simone Bolelli of Italy 6-2, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of his hometown tournament in Basel, Switzerland. Andy Murray advanced to his fifth straight ATP semifinal by beating Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the St. Petersburg Open in Russia. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Federer survives fight to Finnish Oct 25, 2008
AFP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND Saturday, Oct 25, 2008, Page 18. Roger Federer saw off Finlands Jarkko Nieminen 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/1) on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Muscatine resident travels to Switzerland to receive treatment for carcinoid tumors (12) Oct 25, 2008
The treatment hasn t been approved in the U.S., Peggy said, but her doctor has been referring patients to a clinic in Basel, Switzerland, for seven years ... The Deckers intend to return to Basel Dec. 4. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Firm that made heart drug for blacks selling unit Oct 24, 2008
Patients taking BG-12 also tended to be less likely to suffer a relapse, wrote lead author Ludwig Kappos of the University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland. The pill may have the potential to protect the brain and counter inflammation, Kappos said in the midstage study published in the British medical journal Lancet. (Boston Globe)
* Baghdatis smiles despite defeat at Swiss tournament Oct 24, 2008
AFP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND Friday, Oct 24, 2008, Page 20 ... After missing 2006 in Basel, Baghdatis went out in the semi-finals a year ago to Finn Jarkko Nieminen, who claimed a spot opposite Roger Federer in the second round with a 6-2, 6-4 defeat of Argentine Eduardo Schwank ... Nieminen will be up against the odds when he plays Federer, who took the night off to head across the road to watch the Champions League match between FC Basel and Barcelona. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sports briefs Oct 24, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Federer tops Nieminen at Swiss IndoorsTwo-time defending champion Roger Federer endured a shaky start before defeating Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 7-6 (6), 7-6 (1) in the second round of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament Thursday in Basel, Switzerland. Federer had his hometown crowd in a state of anxiety as he mistimed several forehands, lost his serve three times and volleyed below his usual standards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arizona's Olson retires after 24 seasons Oct 24, 2008
Two-time defending champion Roger Federer endured a shaky start before defeating Finland's Jarkko Nieminen 7-6 (6), 7-6 (1) in the Swiss Indoors second round at Basel, Switzerland. Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic and No. 2 Vera Zvonareva eased into the Generali Ladies quarterfinals with straight-sets victories at Linz, Austria. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nalbandian defeats Vliegen in the Swiss Indoors Oct 24, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Second-seeded David Nalbandian beat Kristof Vliegen of Belgium 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (4) Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors. The 26-year-old Argentine broke the 96th-ranked Vliegen to take the first set. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Phase IIb data show that BG-12 significantly reduced brain lesions in multiple sclerosis Oct 24, 2008
"The effects of BG-12 on inflammatory brain lesions, together with the corresponding safety data, strongly support further research in Phase III clinical studies to define its place in the future of relapsing-remitting MS treatment," said the study's primary investigator, Professor Ludwig Kappos, acting Chair of Neurology and Research Group Leader, Department of Biomedicine, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland. "Because of BG-12's unique mechanism of action and its oral administration, it... (EurekAlert!)
Syngenta Third Quarter 2008 sales: Strong growth in all regions Oct 23, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sales in the third quarter of 2008 increased by 28 percent at constant exchange rates (CER) ... Syngenta International AG Media Office CH-4002 Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 61 323 23 23 Fax: +41 61 323 24 24 Media contacts: Medard Schoenmaeckers Switzerland, +41 61 323 2323 Anne Burt USA, +1 202 628 2372 Analyst/Investor contacts: Jennifer Gough Switzerland, +41 61 323 5059 USA, +1 202 737 6521 John Hudson Switzerland, +41 61 323 6793 USA, +1... (PR Newswire)
Barcelona, Chelsea and Inter score Champions League wins Oct 23, 2008
Barcelona moved to the verge of a place in the next round of the Champions League with a big win over FC Basel today, and Chelsea and Inter Milan also look set to be there after narrow victories. Bojan Krkic scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 5-0 win in Switzerland and Chelsea captain John Terry scored late to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over AS Roma. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barcelona routs Basel 5-0 in Champions League Oct 23, 2008
FC Barcelona routed FC Basel 5-0 Wednesday and is on the verge of reaching the next round of the Champions League ... "Maybe they deserved something, but thankfully we got the three points,'' Terry said.advertisementInter beat Anorthosis Famagusta 1-0 to take control of its group, while PSV Eindhoven, Bordeaux and Sporting Lisbon also won.Barcelona is the only team in the 32-club competition to have a perfect record through three games after Liverpool played to a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid. The... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blake advances, Fish is upset at Swiss Indoors Oct 23, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -Fourth-seeded James Blake advanced to the second round of the Swiss Indoors on Wednesday, beating Germany's Nicolas Kiefer 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Fellow American Mardy Fish, the No. 8 seed, was upset by Feliciano Lopez of Spain, 7-6 (9), 6-4, in a second-round match. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Barcelona still perfect in Champions League Oct 23, 2008
The Associated Press FC Barcelona moved to the verge of a place in the next round of the Champions League with a big win over FC Basel on Wednesday, and Chelsea and Inter Milan also look set to be there after narrow victories ... Basel was stranded in last place without a single point. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Chuang has mixed fortunes in Taipei Oct 23, 2008
AFP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND. Roger Federer won his 11th successive match on his home court but had to fight hard to keep a hat-trick of victories at Basel on course at the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday ... It was his 25th Basel match victory as he played for the ninth time in the city of his birth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Granollers defeats Baghdatis at Swiss Indoors Oct 23, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Marcel Granollers of Spain defeated Marcos Baghdatis 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in the first round of the Swiss Indoors on Wednesday. Baghdatis, bothered all season by injuries, needed treatment to his back during the match. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
World financial summit in Washington will be more inclusive Oct 23, 2008
7 trillion, according to the Bank of International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland. That growth outpaced the ability of regulators and bankers to assess risk. (USA Today -- Money)
Citic Pacific Fortunes Tied to Australia Dollar After Derivatives Losses Oct 23, 2008
The total notional value of outstanding foreign-exchange OTC derivatives in the world increased 78 percent in the two years ended 2007 to $56 trillion, according to the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland. They have gotten very popular in the last three years and a lot of people have been hurt already,'' said , a principal for the financial services sector in Hong Kong at McKinsey & Co., a New York-based consultancy. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Federer struggles in home tournament Oct 22, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland - Roger Federer made heavy work of his first-round match in his home city tournament in Basel on Tuesday, missing three match points before seeing off American world number 86 Bobby Reynolds 6-3 6-7 6-3 ... The world number two will next face the winner of Wednesday's first-round meeting between Argentine Eduardo Schwank and Finland's Jarkko Nieminen -- the man Federer beat to win his second straight Basel title in 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer reaches 2nd round at Swiss Indoors Oct 22, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland Roger Federer capitalized on his strong serve Tuesday to beat 86th-ranked Bobby Reynolds of the United States 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in the first round of the Swiss Indoors. The top-seeded Swiss had a match point in the second-set tiebreaker despite trailing 5-1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Robredo, Ferrero advance with straight-set victories Oct 22, 2008
Russias Igor Andreev serves a ball to Austrias Juergen Melzer during their first-round match at the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday ... AP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND ... Also competing at Basel are Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, who is eighth, and 10th-place James Blake of the US.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Novartis to buy Nektar's pulmonary unit for $115M Oct 22, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland Pharmaceutical giant Novartis AG said Tuesday it will buy the pulmonary drug unit of California-based Nektar Therapeutics for $115 million. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2008, pending regulatory approval, Novartis said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
ATP Tour Monday roundup Oct 22, 2008
David Nalbandian of Argentina, returning a ball to Spain's Albert Montanes on Tuesday in Basel ... BASEL, Switzerland (AP) - Top-seeded Roger Federer defeated 86th-ranked American Bobby Reynolds 6-3, 6-7 (8-10), 6-3 in a first round match Tuesday at the Swiss Indoors ... BASEL, Switzerland (AP) - Results Tuesday from the Swiss Indoors, a $891,000 or 660,000 ATP Tour event on indoor carpet at St. Jakobshalle (seedings in parentheses). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Nalbandian beats Montanes at the Swiss Indoors Oct 22, 2008
David Nalbandian beats Albert Montanes in Basel - Tennis - SI.com ... BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- David Nalbandian of Argentina beat Albert Montanes of Spain 6-4, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Swiss Indoors. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Syngenta Acquires US Flower Seeds Producer Goldsmith Seeds Oct 21, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syngenta has signed an agreement to acquire Goldsmith Seeds, Inc., an industry leading breeder and producer of flower seeds, for an amount of $74 million, on a cash and debt- free basis ... Syngenta International AG Media Office CH-4002 Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 61 323 23 23 Fax: +41 61 323 24 24 Media contacts: Medard Schoenmaeckers Switzerland +41 61 323 2323 Anne Burt USA +1 202 628 2372 Analyst/Investor contacts: Jennifer Gough... (PR Newswire)
Fall in Basel, Switzerland: art, music, tennis Oct 21, 2008
John Grunenfelder, 70, is a part-year resident of Huntersville, N.C., and part-year resident of his native Basel, Switzerland, from which he recently returned. He is a retired member of the Basel Chamber of Commerce ... Q. What's fall like in Basel. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Wawrinka upset in first round at Swiss Indoors Oct 21, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -Fifth-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka was upset by German qualifier Benjamin Becker 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) Monday in the first round of the Swiss Indoors ... Also competing at Basel are Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, who is eighth, and 10th-place James Blake of the United States. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Basel badly needs points against leader Barcelona Oct 21, 2008
Without a point from two Champions League matches, FC Basel has no margin for error when it hosts FC Barcelona on Wednesday. "It's difficult," Basel coach Christian Gross told the Basler Zeitung newspaper on Tuesday ... Basel has been knocked off the top of the Swiss league since its defeat in Lisbon on Oct. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Shocked Collectors Seek Bargains as Frieze Art Fair Buying Stampede Ebbs Oct 20, 2008
Now in its sixth year, Frieze is considered one of the world's three most important contemporary-art fairs, along with in Switzerland in June and Art Basel Miami Beach in December ... In June at Art Basel, a similar-sized work by Shaw sold for 750,000 pounds. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Swiss Stocks Are Europe's Best, Most Expensive, Payden Says: Chart of Day Oct 17, 2008
Basel, Switzerland-based Novartis AG, the maker of the Gleevec cancer medicine, posted earnings that beat analysts' estimates every quarter in 2008. Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestle SA, the world's largest food company, will meet its sales-growth goal in 2009, Chairman said this month. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Machine takes on man at mass Turing Test Oct 14, 2008
Peter Chylewski, Basel, Switzerland. I would argue that the real Sarah Palin does _not_ pass this test. (Times Online)
Switzerland: Dont Hurt Veggies Feelings Oct 13, 2008
"We couldn't start laughing and tell the government we're not going to do anything about it," an amused Markus Schefer, a member of the ethics panel and a professor of law at the University of Basel told the Journal. He explained, "The constitution requires it.". (Newsmax)
UBS Crafts A TARP Of Its Own Oct 3, 2008
UBS's update came ahead of a shareholder meeting in Basel, Switzerland, at which the bank was seeking shareholder ratification of a new governance system. Kurer also said in an official statement that the bank expected to post a "small" profit when it reported its third-quarter earnings on Nov. 4. (Forbes -- Markets)
Messi scores two late goals to give Barcelona win Oct 3, 2008
Elsewhere, Werder Bremen drew 1-1 at Inter Milan, Sporting Lisbon beat FC Basel 1-0, and Anorthosis Famagusta beat Panathinaikos 3-1 ... Messi's late show moved Barcelona to six points, three more than Shakhtar and Sporting Lisbon, which beat Basel through second-half goals by Leandro Romagnoli and Derlei. (MSNBC -- Sports)
UBS expects return to profit in third quarter Oct 3, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland Swiss bank UBS AG said Thursday it expects to turn a small profit in the third quarter, raising hopes that a dismal year of U.S. subprime related losses to the tune of some 45 billion Swiss francs ($40 billion) may soon be over ... UBS also expects to report an overall net profit in the coming year, Chairman Peter Kurer said in a speech published ahead of Thursday's shareholders meeting in Basel. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Syngenta's Tropical Sugar Beet Receives World Business and Development Award Sep 25, 2008
BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Syngenta announced that yesterday it received the 2008 World Business and Development Award (WBDA) for the development and successful introduction of a new sugar beet that can be grown under tropical climate conditions and brings significant advantages to farmers, the environment, the sugar and ethanol industries and the economy ... Syngenta International AG Media Office CH-4002 Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 61 323 23 23 Fax: +41 61 323 24 24... (PR Newswire)
* US to face Swiss in first round of the Davis Cup next year Sep 25, 2008
The countries split their two prior meetings, with Federer winning three points to lead the Swiss to victory in Basel in another first-round series played in 2001. But Federer hasnt played in an early Davis Cup series since 2004, preferring to wait until the later rounds. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics celebrates 10th birthday by presenting major gifts to human health Sep 25, 2008
" He also emphasised that without the support of the Swiss government and international partners, none of this would be possible, "so we owe a big thanks to them", he added. In addition, Professor Bairoch thanked the Swiss government, international funding agencies and all the scientists who contributed to their recent breakthrough. He said, "ours is just one of the 25 SIB groups working at the frontiers of scientific knowledge for the benefit of mankind". ### About the SIB The Swiss Institute... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
U.S. opens 2009 Davis Cup vs. Switzerland Sep 24, 2008
The countries split their two prior meetings, with Federer winning three points to lead the Swiss to victory in Basel in another first-round series played in 2001. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* FEATURE : Liechtenstein star enjoying life in Darlington Sep 24, 2008
After Swiss club Basel released him this summer he decided he had to seek pastures new. Darlington offered him a trial X as they had in 2002 to the rather more celebrated Colombian former Newcastle star Faustino Asprilla, who shunned a medical X and two days later I was there. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Batik, 'songket' and ruffles for the holidays Sep 21, 2008
Their latest endeavor was in Baselworld Watch and Jewelry 2007 in Basel, Switzerland. The designers showcased their latest designs all with their own signature style. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Liverpool win as newcomers stun Europe Sep 17, 2008
Atletico Madrid ended their 11-year absence with a 3-0 win at 1988 champion PSV Einhoven, while Shakhtar Donetsk won 2-1 despite FC Basel scoring a late goal ... At Bremen, Germany Werder Bremen (GER) 0 Anorthosis (CYP) 0 Group C At Basel, Switzerland FC Basel (SUI) 1 (Abraham 90+3) Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) 2 (Fernandinho 25, Jadson 45+1) ... Group A Chelsea 1 1 0 0 4 0 3 CFR Cluj 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Roma 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Bordeaux 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 Group B Inter Milan 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Anorthisis 1 0 1 0 0 0 1... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Champions League results Sep 17, 2008
At Basel, Switzerland. FC Basel (SUI) 1 (Abraham 90+3) Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) 2 (Fernandinho 25, Jadson 45+1) ... FC Basel 1 0 0 1 1 2 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Liverpool, Barca win Champions opens Sep 17, 2008
Atletico Madrid ended its 11-year absence with a 3-0 win at PSV Einhoven, while Shakhtar Donetsk won 2-1 despite FC Basel scoring a late goal. Fernando Torres was back spearheading Liverpool's attack after recovering from injury as Liverpool was given a tougher test than last year's visit to the Stade Velodrome when it left with a 4-0 victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Champions League roundup: Barcelona, Chelsea open with wins Sep 17, 2008
" Atletico Madrid rolls over PSV Einhoven in opener EINDHOVEN, Netherlands Sergio Aguero scored twice and Maniche added another goal Tuesday to give Atletico Madrid a 3-0 win at PSV Einhoven in Group D of the Champions League. Atletico, making its return to the Champions League after an 11-year absence, took the lead when Aguero sliced in Luis Garcia's cross in the ninth minute. Substitute Florent Sinama Pongolle set up Aguero for the second in the 36th before Maniche converted Garcia's pass to... (USA Today -- Sports)
Brain Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Sep 17, 2008
International collaborators included: the Netherlands Institute for Neurosciences, Netherlands; the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and St. Olav's Hospital, Norway; the University of Bonn, Germany; and the University of Basel, Switzerland. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Seeking common ground in the Promised Land Sep 12, 2008
1897: Zionists meet in Basel, Switzerland, to discuss their own state. 1917: Balfour Declaration promotes a national home for Jews in Palestine. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Peter French earns NCAA sportsmanship award for Division I athletics Sep 10, 2008
He routinely portrays the ideals of sportsmanship and competitive respect, and his character was never more evident than during a match at the 2008 Junior Men's Epee World Cup in Basel, Switzerland. During a bout to determine the top eight individuals and eventual selection to the world team, French struck the floor in a failed attempt for his opponent's foot. (Airforcesports.com)
Central bankers see inflation falling in Central and Eastern Europe Sep 9, 2008
"It will be something around 5 percent," Skrzypek said in Basel, Switzerland. "I think we have started to go down with our inflation.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Dynavax inks flu vaccine deal with Novartis Aug 31, 2008
Novartis, led by CEO Daniel Vasella, is based in Basel, Switzerland. Reader Comments. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
* United face Battle of Britain after drawing Celtic Aug 30, 2008
Barcelona, champions in 1992 and 2006, will meet Portugals Sporting Lisbon, FC Basel of Switzerland and Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in Group C.. In Group F, French champions Lyon will meet Germans Bayern Munich, Italys Fiorentina and Romanias Steaua Bucharest. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
