Topic: Switzerland

Higgs boson 'God particle' close to capture, scientists say

Scientists are closer to capturing the elusive Higgs boson 'God particle,' the missing piece of the governing theory of the universe's tiniest building blocks.
12/13/2011 09:49 am

Stefan Karlsson Chinese foreign reserves are falling

As foreign exchange reserves in other countries fall, the Chinese yuan follows suit
12/12/2011 04:00 pm

Stefan Karlsson Why Germany's success doesn't extend to other Eurozone countries

Trade and economic interaction happens with countries outside of the Eurozone as well.
12/08/2011 06:00 pm

The Daily Reckoning Markets soar, but has anything changed?

The Dow sees its biggest gain since October 2009. But debt problems in Europe still loom large, and the central bankers' promises to print more money aren't anything new.
12/01/2011 06:00 pm

The Monitor's View To end the euro crisis, will Europe sing Germany's song?

Merkel seeks fiscal prudence and other German-like economic practices in euro countries in return for more bailouts or Eurobonds. Is Berlin now Europe's moral leader?
11/30/2011 03:49 pm

Are banks to blame for climate change?

A report released by non-governmental groups at the climate talks in Durban, South Africa, said that major global banks bear responsibility for global warming by funding utilities and mining companies to build coal-fired power plants
11/30/2011 12:30 pm

In Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, residents see experiment with autonomy as 'illusion'

One area of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir was given limited autonomy in 2009 and hailed as a successful model for the disputed region – but many residents say there hasn't been enough change.
11/28/2011 03:17 pm

For US and global economies, debt is a four-letter word

It's hard to conclude anything else: Debt – owed by households, governments, and banks – lies at the heart of the economy's troubles. Even after two years of recovery, debt remains a big drag.
11/21/2011 04:16 pm

Faster than light neutrinos? Not so fast, say new findings. [Video]

Scientists at Switzerland's CERN research center threatened to turn physics upside down in September, when they measured a neutrino traveling at faster-than-light speeds. But now a new experiment by researchers in Italy suggests that the particles are actually obeying the cosmic speed limit.
11/21/2011 12:33 pm

Stir It Up! A goat is a chef's best friend

Fairmont Hotels incorporate 'farm connections' to bring fresh, local tastes to their customers.
11/19/2011 09:00 am

Change Agent Pierre Dulaine teaches poise, grace, respect – and fun – through Dancing Classrooms

Ballroom dance instructor Pierre Dulaine helps kids from all backgrounds in New York City and around the world gain confidence and other life skills through ballroom dancing.
11/08/2011 09:42 am

Qantas flights: Why the Australia airline abruptly grounded all flights

Qantas Airways grounded all flights Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers, including 17 world leaders. What's behind the Qantas labor union dispute?
10/29/2011 11:06 am

Cover Story Occupy Europe: How a generation went from indifferent to indignant

Occupy Europe? From Madrid to Athens, young people facing a bleak future are casting doubt on European identity.
10/29/2011 10:55 am

Amid Syria protests, businessmen remain loyal to President Assad

The economic reforms of President Assad helped earn the loyalty of businessmen. Without their support, his government would be in far greater danger of collapse due to Syria protests.
10/28/2011 03:15 pm

BP settlement: Anadarko adds $4 billion to pay spill claims

BP settlement with Anadarko reduces chances of punitive damages for 2010 Gulf spill. Despite BP settlement, other lawsuits and fines still loom for oil giant.
10/18/2011 10:33 am

Terrorism & Security Syria warns world against recognition of opposition, even as it alienates Kurds (VIDEO)

Damascus faces a double threat: growing international support for the Syrian National Council and the prospect that Syria's Kurd population could join the opposition's ranks.
10/10/2011 10:48 am

Post oil: Glimpses of life after fossil fuel

Contentious debates about "peak oil" aside, imagining how the world looks post oil is increasingly easy as alternatives to fossil fuel develop rapidly.
10/07/2011 03:29 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 09/19

At eurozone meeting, ministers find unity only in rejecting Geithner

At a meeting of European finance ministers in Poland, leaders largely rejected proposals from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on how to rescue the ailing eurozone.
09/16/2011 06:37 pm

Stocks push higher for fourth straight day

The Dow rose 186.45 points to close at 11,433.18. The S&P rose 20.43 points to 1,209.11, and the Nasdaq rose 34.53 points to 2,607.07.
09/15/2011 06:53 pm

In Pictures Tennis action at the 2011 US Open

Fall books: 20 nonfiction titles you don't want to miss

From the energy crisis to The Doors, from Hitler’s Germany to Rin Tin Tin, here are the nonfiction titles that have readers buzzing this fall.
09/06/2011 07:05 am

Will Bernanke announce another round of quantitative easing?

Experts warn against policy initiatives with questionable benefits
08/26/2011 10:50 am

3 late-summer novels too good to miss

Our final fiction roundup of the summer features an eclectic lineup: One is a fantasy epic, the second is a quirky first novel about an avant-garde family, and the third is a somber look at the kidnapping of a political dissident. All, however, are really good.
08/25/2011 11:13 am

Horizons Jorge Luis Borges: The man behind the Google Doodle

Jorge Luis Borges, known for his speculative fiction writing, is celebrated with a Google Doodle today. The illustration resembles Borges' own work, a peek into the future from the perspective of a man alive before digital computers.
08/24/2011 12:30 pm