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10Sep/21

Spaghetti Served at CERN

September 10, 2021ScienceAntimatter, B physics, Calorimeter, CERN, Geneva, Large Hadron Collider, LHCb experiment, Particle physics, Physical sciences, Physics, Physics beyond the Standard Model, Quantum field theory, Switzerlandsmbale

A group of scientists from NUST MISIS has developed a new technology for the production of an absorber for the electromagnetic particle calorimeter for the LHCb experiment at CERN (Geneva, Switzerland). The purpose of the experiment is to explain and understand why antimatter disappeared during the evolution of the Universe. The unique properties of a special lead-antimony alloy and a cassette technology for replacing light-emitting fibers will allow meeting strict technical requirements, simplifying maintenance and extending the life of the calorimeter. Continue reading

19Oct/17

Congo controversially elected to U.N right council, despite abuse record

October 19, 2017PoliticsAfrica, Andre Alain Atundu Liongo, Britain, Congo, Continents, Countries, Country: Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Geneva, Geography of Africa, George Kapiamba, Hugue Kiladi, Human geography, Joseph Kabila, Kabila, Kinshasa, Laurent-Désiré Kabila, Malaysia, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, Member states of the United Nations, Nikki Haley, Politics, Republic of the Congo, Republics, Second Congo War, Tumba Dudu, United Kingdom, United Nations, United States, War/Conflictsmbale

Critics of President Joseph Kabila’s government are challenging the election of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the 47-member Geneva-based council. The country – beset by renewed political and militia violence since Kabila refused to step down in December – won 151 votes. US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley said Congo’s election harmed the credibility of the body.
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30Aug/17

Freedom of the press under attack by Trump: U.N. rights boss

August 30, 2017PoliticsAmerican people of German descent, Business, Businesspeople, Charlottesville, Climate change skepticism and denial, Country: United States, Donald Trump, Economy of the United States, Geneva, Politics, Politics of the United States, Racial views of Donald Trump, Right-wing populism in the United States, Switzerland, The Apprentice, town of charlottesville, United Nations, United States, WWE Hall of Fame, Zeid Raad Al Husseinsmbale

The United Nations’ top human rights official says that derogatory remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about journalists could amount to incitement and embolden followers to attack certain communities. Continue reading →

01May/17

UN human rights commissioner praises player who objected to racist chanting

May 1, 2017FootballArgentina, Association football, Boateng, Brazil, Busto Arsizio, FIFA, Footballers, Geneva, Italy, Kevin-Boateng, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Mexico, Muntari, Racism, Social Issues, Sports, Sportspeople, Sulley, Sulley Muntari, Switzerland, Zeid Raad Al Husseinsmbale

High commissioner describes Sulley Muntari, who left the pitch after his complaints about racist chanting were ignored, as “an inspiration to all of us”.
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01May/17

Duterte White House invitation raises eyebrows at U.N.

May 1, 2017PoliticsCountry: Philippines, Crime in the Philippines, Donald John Trump, Donald Trump, Duterte, Extrajudicial killing, Foreign relations of Jordan, Geneva, Government of the Philippines, House of Hashim, Manila, Nathan Frandino, Nationality, Nikki Haley, North Korea, Philippine Drug War, Philippines, Politics, Prayuth Chan-ocha, Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, president, Presidential transition of Rodrigo Duterte, Presidents of the Philippines, Reince Priebus, Rodrigo Duterte, Rodrigo Duterte presidential campaign, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Visayan people, Washington, White House, Zeid Raad Al Husseinsmbale

The White House is defending President Donald Trump’s decision to invite Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation is needed to counter North Korea and despite his alleged support of extra-judicial killings of drug suspects. Nathan Frandino reports. Continue reading →

11Apr/17

Migrants traded in “slave markets” in Libya, U.N. agency says

April 11, 2017ImmigrationAtlantic slave trade, Country: Libya, Eastern Mediterranean, European migrant crisis, Gambia, Geneva, Geography of Africa, Human geography, Human migration, International Organization for Migration, Italy, Libya, Maghreb, Maritime Migrant Smuggling to Spain, Nigeria, North Africa, Othman Belbeisi, Politics, Racism, Sabha, Senegal, Slavery, Slavery in Libya, Social Issues, Switzerland, Worldsmbale

The United Nations says a growing number of migrants passing through Libya are being traded in “slave markets”.

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20Mar/17

Most valuable cut diamond ever to be auctioned

March 20, 2017BusinessAuction houses, Blue diamonds, Blue Moon of Josephine, Botswana, City: Geneva, Colors, Company: Sotheby's, David Bennett, De Beers, Diamond, Diamond color, Geneva, Graff, Graff Pink, Human Interest, Isaac Wolf, London, Manufacturing, Matter, Mineralogy, Minerals, New York, Patiala Necklace, Pink diamonds, Pink Star, Princie Diamond, Red diamond, Sotheby's, United Kingdomsmbale

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MARCH 20, 2017) (REUTERS) – A 59.60-carat diamond known as “The Pink Star” is returning to auction next month and could fetch a record $60 million, three years since it was sold for even more – only for the buyer to pull out of the deal. The diamond was presented by Sotheby’s in London ahead of the auction in Hong Kong on April 4.
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07Mar/17

Future of mobility: a personal capsule which drives, flies and hops on train

March 7, 2017TransportAirbus, Automation, Automotive industry, Car, Concept cars, Emerging technologies, France, Geneva, Geneva Motor Show, Grand tourers, Hatchbacks, Human activities, Jorg Astalosch, Land transport, Mathias Thomsen, Paris, Private transport, Robotics, Self-driving car, Sports cars, Sustainable transport, Technology/Internet, Toyota concept vehicles, Traffic congestion, Transport, Urban air mobilitysmbale

Imagine ordering a capsule which can drive and fly on its own taking you across the city. The concept, called “Pop.Up”, was unveiled at the Geneva car show and is a big leap into the future.

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23Jan/17

Bernie Ecclestone’s 40-year reign as Formula One supremo is over, reports Auto, Motor und Sport magazine

January 23, 2017Motorsport21st Century Fox, Auto racing, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bernie Ecclestone, Business/Finance, Chase Carey, Company: Liberty Media, CVC Capital Partners, Federation Internationale De l'Automobile, Ferrari, FIA World Motor Sport Council, Formula One, Formula One Group, Formula racing, Geneva, Jean Todt, John Malone, Liberty Media, Max Mosley, McLaren, Motorsport, Ross Brawn, Sports, Switzerland, United Statessmbale

German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport reports Ecclestone will be replaced by American Chase Carey by new Formula One owners.

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13Jan/17

U.N. alarmed at migrants dying of cold, “dire” situation in Greece

January 13, 2017ImmigrationAftermath of war, BELGRADE, Bulgaria, Cecile Pouilly, Cultural globalization, Demography, Environmental social science, European migrant crisis, Forced migration, Geneva, Greece, Human geography, Human migration, Italy, Joel Millman, Politics, Population, Refugee, Right of asylum, Romania, Serbia, Social Issues, Switzerland, the world meteorological organization, Turkey, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugeessmbale

Refugees and migrants are dying in Europe’s sudden cold weather and governments must do more to help them, the U.N. says.

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