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UNRWA report: civil society wants to cut funding for good: Although the independent report partially exonerates the Palestinian relief organization ...
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UNRWA report: civil society wants to cut funding for good
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
  • An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

  • The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

  • The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
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Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court: After Starbucks fired seven workers who were trying to unionize their Tennessee store ...
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Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court
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Because of SVP-Imark, Brotz is reaching its limits in the climate “arena”.: After the victory of the climate seniors at the European Court of Human Rights ...
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Because of SVP-Imark, Brotz is reaching its limits in the climate “arena”.
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SLO Food: A second miracle from Bern, who can believe it?: For almost three years I was allowed to write a column in the bz every four weeks. I liked doing that ...
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SLO Food: A second miracle from Bern, who can believe it?
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Swastika ban: National Council wants to ban extremist symbols: Extremist symbols should be banned in Switzerland. The increasing anti-Semitism makes the demand ...
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Swastika ban: National Council wants to ban extremist symbols
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Clear rejection of driving bans: Authorities accuse Wissing of “scaring” drivers: Federal Transport Minister Wissing warns of drastic cuts for drivers if the ...
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Clear rejection of driving bans: Authorities accuse Wissing of “scaring” ...
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
  • The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.

  • Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.

  • Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.

  • DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
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“My work is a fight”: Conservationist fights the electricity law - and opposes the environmental associations - Zofinger Tagblatt
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“My work is a fight”: Conservationist fights the electricity law - and ...
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EU simple: Here you can read the names of the most prominent people who want to lead Switzerland into the EU via a popular initiative - The World Week
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EU simple: Here you can read the names of the most prominent people who ...
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Swiss parliament wants ban on extremist symbols: Swiss lawmakers on Wednesday voted in favour of banning the display of extremist and racist symbols ...
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Swiss parliament wants ban on extremist symbols
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday: Social media post about fatal shooting in Zurich; worst roads to be stuck on in Geneva; and more ...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
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New recipes against criminal potentate money are in demand in Switzerland: In the mid-1980s, Switzerland made a sensational turnaround in the way it dealt with ...
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New recipes against criminal potentate money are in demand in Switzerland
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The state can IT: The federal government has repeatedly failed in IT projects. Now he's doing everything right for the first time with the E-ID - almost ...
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The state can IT
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National Bank and CO₂ emissions: Climate Alliance criticizes embellished figures: For the first time, the National Bank disclosed the CO₂ emissions of its ...
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National Bank and CO₂ emissions: Climate Alliance criticizes embellished ...
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The Swiss authorities leave the “King of Germany” alone: Reich citizen Peter Fitzek is coming under pressure in Germany. He has almost 200 followers in ...
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The Swiss authorities leave the “King of Germany” alone
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The SVP rejects the electricity law. The two SVP energy experts Imark and Egger counter this. They support the coat decree ...
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The SVP rejects the electricity law. The two SVP energy experts Imark and ...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Further flights from Switzerland to the Middle East are suspended; some medications bought abroad ...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
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Drinking water - constant challenge: The new book, which is dedicated to the precious liquid asset, was presented at a vernissage in Maienfeld.
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Drinking water - constant challenge
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Should murder not be subject to statute of limitations? No, says the Aargau government council - These are the reasons - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Should murder not be subject to statute of limitations? No ...
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SVP Canton of Bern adopts yes slogans for the electricity law: The delegates of the SVP Canton of Bern spoke clearly in favor of the energy law on Tuesday ...
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SVP Canton of Bern adopts yes slogans for the electricity law
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Is it legal to burn an Austrian flag?: Different countries hold distinct rules on burning the symbol of national pride and unity. In neighbouring Switzerland ...
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Is it legal to burn an Austrian flag?
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Do we need mandatory daily sick pay? After a surprising decision by the National Council, tug-of-war begins in the Council of States - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Do we need mandatory daily sick pay? After a surprising decision by the ...
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“A secession would be very stupid for both sides.”: Dominik Straumann is considered a moderate SVP member who has now been overthrown as party leader in the ...
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“A secession would be very stupid for both sides.”
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Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about this week: Illegal apartment rental practices and unscrupulous retail tactics are among the Swiss ...
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Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about this week
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday: Police reports that radicalised teens are on the rise; MPs decide not to test population's ...
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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
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Gerhard Pfister used to be on the right, now he has a social conscience: In his early days, the politician was considered a dissenter on the right fringe of the ...
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Gerhard Pfister used to be on the right, now he has a social conscience
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Federal councilors achieve million-dollar salaries with pension privileges: A move to reduce Federal Council privileges reignited an old question on Monday: Are ...
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Federal councilors achieve million-dollar salaries with pension privileges
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Quarrel over the swastika: New attempt to ban Nazi symbols - Zofinger Tagblatt: Ban on Nazi symbols: Parliament takes a new approach
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Quarrel over the swastika: New attempt to ban Nazi symbols - Zofinger ...
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Rütli: National Council gives SGG President Forster a lesson: The bourgeoisie want Switzerland's most famous meadow to be managed by the federal government again ...
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Rütli: National Council gives SGG President Forster a lesson
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MP up in arms over Swiss military's choice of wine: Switzerland’s military is facing financial woes— its coffers are short of 1 billion francs to fund new arms ...
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MP up in arms over Swiss military's choice of wine
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Bürgenstock Peace Conference: a PR event: The local politicians in Lucerne have an influence on the course of the Ukrainian war. Now is the time to take action.
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Bürgenstock Peace Conference: a PR event
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Are the Swiss climate seniors becoming famous today? Court makes judgment: The plaintiffs couldn't be more different, but they want the same thing: more climate ...
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Are the Swiss climate seniors becoming famous today? Court makes judgment
Quick Glance: Landmark Ruling: Switzerland Convicted for Inadequate Climate Protection
  • The European Court of Human Rights convicted Switzerland for inadequate climate protection, considering it a violation of human rights.

  • The ruling pertains to a group of senior women in Switzerland whose human rights were infringed due to insufficient climate protection.

  • This groundbreaking verdict could set precedents for further climate-related lawsuits, both internationally and domestically.

  • Additional climate lawsuits from Portugal and France were dismissed by the court, while the ruling in Switzerland carries significant implications.
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SVP and FDP fail with tax privileges for shipping companies: Karin Keller-Sutter is at odds with the shipping company lobby and her own party ...
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SVP and FDP fail with tax privileges for shipping companies
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Is it legal to burn a Swiss flag?: This may seem like a strange question, except that it has been voted on in Switzerland’s National Council this week.
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Is it legal to burn a Swiss flag?
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Does Switzerland need a new electricity law? Florence Brenzikofer and Sandra Sollberger are divided in their opinions - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Does Switzerland need a new electricity law? Florence Brenzikofer and ...
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Switzerland is now Europe's hotspot for Putin's spies - now they should be consistently reported - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Switzerland is now Europe's hotspot for Putin's spies - now they should be ...
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“Highly suitable”: Will a peace summit take place on the Bürgenstock in June? - Zofinger Tagblatt
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“Highly suitable”: Will a peace summit take place on the Bürgenstock in ...
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Zofingen: Angry driver slows down racing bike group, then the situation escalates - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Zofingen: Angry driver slows down racing bike group, then the situation ...
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Netherlands: Investigation against cargo bike manufacturer Babboe: The frames of hundreds of Babboe cargo bikes were broken - now the responsible Dutch ...
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Netherlands: Investigation against cargo bike manufacturer Babboe
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SP National Council calls for 430 billion francs for climate neutrality: 430 billion francs for climate neutrality: Vaudois SP National Councilor Roger Nordmann ...
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SP National Council calls for 430 billion francs for climate neutrality
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Head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution Haldenwang counters his critics in the FAZ: "Freedom of opinion is not a carte blanche for enemies of ...
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Head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution Haldenwang ...
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Maaßen takes legal action against the Office for the Protection of the Constitution
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Maaßen takes legal action against the Office for the Protection of the ...
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Explosive meetings of the RKI: Internal corona minutes published: Due to a legal defeat in court, the Robert Koch Institute must release minutes of meetings of ...
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Explosive meetings of the RKI: Internal corona minutes published
Quick Glance: RKI: Journalists Successfully Sue for Release of Corona Protocols
  • After a legal battle, the RKI has released the protocols of its Corona crisis team.

  • The documents revealed the decision to change the risk assessment.

  • The RKI has not commented on the protocols and some sections are redacted.

  • Journalists plan to return to court to seek unredacted access to the protocols.
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Russian hackers are said to have attacked Europe's rail network: The Czech Transport Minister accuses Russia of large-scale hacker attacks on railway companies ...
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Russian hackers are said to have attacked Europe's rail network
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Elections in Basel: A portrait of government council candidate Mustafa Atici: He knows 10,000 people in Basel, and everyone knows him: Mustafa Atici has one foot ...
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Elections in Basel: A portrait of government council candidate Mustafa ...
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RFK Jr. not concerned CIA will target him if he’s president : Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s not concerned that he may die if ...
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RFK Jr. not concerned CIA will target him if he’s president 
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
  • Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.

  • Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.

  • Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.

  • Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
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Ramadan: Coop senses business with decorative products: Swiss retailers are discovering Ramadan. Muslims report that a change is also noticeable in the ...
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Ramadan: Coop senses business with decorative products
Quick Glance: The Growing Involvement of Non-Muslims in Ramadan
  • Ramadan is not just about religion, but also about community and traditions.

  • Non-Muslims participate in the celebrations surrounding Ramadan in countries like Iraq and Egypt.

  • In Europe and North America, Ramadan is becoming more visible, with cities like London and Frankfurt introducing Ramadan lighting.

  • The increased presence of Ramadan in the public sphere is seen as a sign of political recognition and equality for Muslims.
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UNRWA head calls on Switzerland to resume financial support: Some countries have resumed UNRWA funding, but Switzerland is awaiting clarification of allegations.
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UNRWA head calls on Switzerland to resume financial support
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Hans-Georg Maassen sues the German domestic intelligence service: The German domestic intelligence service has collected material on its former president ...
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Hans-Georg Maassen sues the German domestic intelligence service
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Beznau: Axpo is examining a longer term, SVP and FDP inspired: Civic politicians welcome the fact that Beznau could continue to run beyond 2030 ...
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Beznau: Axpo is examining a longer term, SVP and FDP inspired
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Shortage of doctors: One in four doctors is over 60 years old: The number of doctors is increasing in Switzerland - but not enough to cover the shortage of ...
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Shortage of doctors: One in four doctors is over 60 years old
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Railroad on the moon - what's behind the Pentagon's plans: There is a global debate about what life on the moon could look like. The USA wants to build its own ...
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Railroad on the moon - what's behind the Pentagon's plans
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Rubigen: The solar power comes from the electric fence: Hans Dirt had to jump over a few hurdles with help for his solar fence. Now a National Council wants to ...
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Rubigen: The solar power comes from the electric fence
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Matthias Aebischer: “I don’t want to pretend.”: Platform J is a journalistic platform in Switzerland. Platform J gives the federal city and beyond as much space ...
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Matthias Aebischer: “I don’t want to pretend.”
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Partial closure of Stahl Gerlafingen: This is what politicians are demanding on the J| platform
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Partial closure of Stahl Gerlafingen: This is what politicians are ...
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Approve pesticides more quickly: Environmental associations are alarmed, farmers and industry are impatient - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Approve pesticides more quickly: Environmental associations are alarmed ...
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FDP nominates government councilor Stephan Attiger - and leads a heated debate on the electricity law - Zofinger Tagblatt
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FDP nominates government councilor Stephan Attiger - and leads a heated ...
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SLO Food: After the CS bankruptcy - the next banking crisis is definitely coming: What kind of financial center do we want? Those who are liable also want ...
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SLO Food: After the CS bankruptcy - the next banking crisis is definitely ...