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Robot 'boy' to help humans with everyday tasks
Scientists are designing a new ambitious robotic humanoid helper with artificial muscles to help people with everyday tasks...
Science > Technology
Zurich > Switzerland
 

A $5-million watch, the world's most expensive, unveiled at show
The world’s most expensive wrist watch, encrusted with 1,282 diamonds, was unveiled by Swiss watchmaker Hublot...
World Record > Highest
Basel > Switzerland
 

56% drop in new HIV cases
People dying of AIDS-related causes fell to 1.8 million in 2010, down from a peak of 2.2 million in the mid-2000s...
Health > HIV & AIDS
Geneva > Switzerland
 

World's biggest yellow diamond fetches £6.89 million
The diamond, the world's largest pear-shaped fancy vivid yellow, weighing 110.03 carats, was the top lot at Sotheby's semi-annual jewellery sale in Geneva...
World Record > Biggest
Geneva > Switzerland
 

Appy cyclists
Swiss manufacturers will this week launch the futurist eJalopy GreenWheel - a bike with a revolutionary electric motor and loaded with sensors, apps, and internet connections...
Weird > Funny Odd
Zurich > Switzerland
 

WikiLeaks and Swiss Bank secrecy
Handing over of data on about 2,000 cross-border accounts to the now-famous whistleblower site, WikiLeaks, by a former employee of a storied Swiss bank
India > Corruption
Zurich > Switzerland
 

Tightrope walker breaks record
A circus tightrope walker set a new world record by completing a walk on a cable car wire-nearly two miles above the ground...
World Record > Bizarre Stunts
St. Moritz > Switzerland
 

Rahman honoured with Crystal Award at WEF
A day after he won two Academy award nominations, Indian musician A R Rahman was honoured with the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum...
Entertainment > Bollywood
Davos > Switzerland
 

AR Rahman honoured at World Economic Forum Davos meet
Internationally renowned music composer AR Rahman was today honoured with the Crystal Award of the World Economic Forum...
Entertainment > Bollywood
Davos > Switzerland
 

India could face ban from Olympics: IOC
The International Olympic Committee's executive board warned India on Thursday that it could bar the country from the Olympics unless a spat over Indian sports chiefs is resolved...
Sports > Olympics
Lausanne > Switzerland