Swiss say director Roman Polanski to stay in jail until at least Monday ahead of house arrest
Swiss: Polanski in jail until at least Monday Swiss Justice Ministry says Roman Polanski to stay in jail until at least Monday
Swiss: Polanski to be held until at least Monday Swiss bank UBS tells investors it aims for annual $15BN pretax profit in 3-5 years
UBS sets mid-term goal: $15BN pretax profit a year Swiss bank UBS reports third-quarter net loss of $542M, blames accounting charges of over $2B
UBS reports 3Q net loss of $542 million ZURICH — Swiss bank UBS AG reported a third-quarter net loss of 564 million Swiss francs ($542 million) Tuesday, blaming accounting charges of 2.15 billion francs for keeping it in the red. Credit Suisse reports $2.4 billion net income in 3Q as bank’s recovery continuesZURICH, Switzerland — Credit Suisse Group reported 2.4 billion Swiss franc ($2.4 billion) in net income during the third quarter Thursday as it continued strengthening its position following losses caused by the economic crisis. Swiss defend tipping the US to Polanski’s arrival in Zurich, setting in motion his arrestGENEVA — Swiss authorities say they acted correctly when they tipped off the United States and set in motion the arrest of Roman Polanski in his decades-old child sex case. AP NewsBreak: Records show Swiss tipped US to Roman Polanski’s imminent arrival in ZurichLOS ANGELES — Swiss authorities set in motion the arrest of fugitive director Roman Polanski in his decades-old child sex case as he traveled to the country last month, documents obtained by The Associated Press show. Switzerland’s Adecco to buy Florida-based staffing firm MPS Group for $1.17 billionZURICH — Staffing firm Adecco SA said Tuesday it has offered $1.17 billion to buy Florida-based MPS Group Inc., one of the largest U.S. temporary staffers, and expects to seal the acquisition early next year. Swiss prosecutors charge Brazilian woman with faking skinhead attack, miscarriage of twinsZURICH — Swiss prosecutors have charged a Brazilian woman with faking an attack by skinheads that she said made her miscarry twins, officials said Friday. Turkey says deal with Armenia not in effect until Armenia withdraws from Nagorno-KarabakhANKARA, Turkey — One day after Turkey signed a deal the U.S. helped salvage to end a century of enmity with Armenia, Turkey’s leader set a tough condition for normalizing ties on Sunday: Armenia must withdraw from the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Clinton basks in Turkey-Armenia accord, praise from Nobel-winning bossLONDON — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton basked in the glow of praise from her Nobel laureate boss on Saturday after spearheading successful efforts to salvage historic accords between longtime bitter foes Turkey and Armenia. Turkey and Armenia sign protocols on tiesZURICH - Turkey and Armenia Saturday signed two protocols that will pave the way for a new era of diplomatic relations, bilateral ties and the opening of their common border after years of hostility. US officials keep in touch with Mideast leaders as they try to get peace process back on trackZURICH — U.S. officials are keeping in touch with Mideast leaders in hopes of getting the faltering peace process back on track. Turkey, Armenia sign historic accord after last-minute talks to salvage pactZURICH — Turkey and Armenia signed a landmark agreement Saturday to establish diplomatic relations and open their sealed border after a century of enmity, as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton helped the two sides clear a last-minute snag. Turks, Armenians reach accord to establish diplomatic ties, as Clinton helps break logjamZURICH — Turkey and Armenia have signed an accord to establish diplomatic relations after a century of enmity, as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton helped the two sides clear a last-minute snag. Clinton in last-minute talks to salvage historic Turkish-Armenian accordZURICH — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plunged into dramatic last-minute diplomacy on Saturday to salvage a historic accord between Turkey and Armenia aimed at normalizing ties after a century of enmity. Signing of Turkish-Armenian accord delayed over wording of final statement; Clinton mediatesZURICH — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton engaged in last-minute diplomacy on Saturday aimed at salvaging an accord to establish diplomatic relations between Turkey and Armenia after a century of enmity. Signing of Turkish-Armenian accord delayed over wording of final statement; Clinton departsZURICH — The signing of an accord to restore diplomatic ties between Turkey and Armenia was delayed at the last minute Saturday due to concerns over the wording of the final statements the parties will make. Hillary Rodham Clinton abruptly pulls back from Turkish-Armenian signing for last-minute workZURICH — The signing of an accord to restore diplomatic ties between Turkey and Armenia was delayed at the last minute Saturday due to concerns over the wording of the final statement the parties will make. Turkey, Armenia ready to sign historic accord despite gulf over bloody pastZURICH — The foreign ministers of the United States, Russia, France and the European Union gathered Saturday in Switzerland to watch Turkey and Armenia sign an accord establishing diplomatic ties in hopes of reopening their border and ending a century of acrimony over their bloody past. Julius Baer buys ING’s Swiss subsidiary for $505 million in cashZURICH — Julius Baer, Switzerland’s largest private bank, said Wednesday it is buying the Swiss subsidiary of Dutch bank ING for 520 million Swiss francs ($505 million) in cash. Former Swiss minister says authorities were wrong, Polanski should’ve been warned firstZURICH — Switzerland’s former justice minister says Swiss authorities should have warned Roman Polanski he was facing an international arrest warrant before he came to the country. Swiss court says Roman Polanski has filed motion to be released from custodyZURICH — The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released. Lawyer says motion will be filed to have Roman Polanski freed from Swiss custodyZURICH — Director Roman Polanski will file a motion Tuesday in a Swiss court asking to be released from custody for possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer said. Roman Polanski arrested by Swiss on US warrant for 1977 sex charge, ending 31-year exileLOS ANGELES — A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, the ordeal could add up to one thing: his freedom. Swiss justice official says bail for director Roman Polanski ‘not entirely excluded’ZURICH — The Swiss Justice Ministry says Roman Polanski could be released on bail under very strict conditions that he doesn’t flee Switzerland. Polanski hires Swiss lawyer as he faces possible extradition to the US over 1977 sex caseZURICH — A Zurich law firm says movie director Roman Polanski has hired a Swiss attorney to represent him while he is held in Swiss custody for possible extradition to the United States. Polanski’s arrest on warrant for 1977 sex charge ends 31-year exile, could lead to his freedomLOS ANGELES — A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, this latest ordeal could lead to the one thing he’s lacked since: his freedom. France, Poland urge Swiss to free director Roman Polanski on bail, reject US extraditionZURICH — The international tug-of-war over Roman Polanski escalated Monday as France and Poland urged Switzerland to free the 76-year-old director on bail and pressed U.S. officials all the way up to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the case. Lawyer says motion will be filed Tuesday to have Roman Polanski freed from Swiss custodyZURICH — Director Roman Polanski will file a motion Tuesday in a Swiss court asking to be released from custody for possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer said. |