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FIFA was urged by international lawyers Wednesday to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World Cup. A 22-page document was delivered to FIFA headquarters in Zurich on behalf of Mark Pieth and Stefan Wehrenberg of Switzerland and British barrister Rodney Dixon.

International lawyers have asked FIFA to review Saudi Arabia's human rights record before allowing it to host the 2034 World Cup. They propose a plan for compliance with FIFA's human rights policy, highlighting concerns over freedom, treatment of prisoners, and women's rights.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has defended its choice of veteran Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to review how it handled the case of positive doping tests by 23 Chinese swimmers. WADA says Cottier is “entirely independent” of the agency and international sports. Scrutiny of Cottier is increasing including over his friendship with a longtime colleague who worked with the agency and his enquiries into German broadcaster ARD’s previous investigation of a separate Olympic sport. Cottier has unti...

GENEVA (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday defended the “strong reputation” of its choice of veteran Swiss prosecutor Eric Cottier to review how it handled the case of

Landlocked Switzerland is squandering the chance to overhaul shipping rules to its advantage, writes Mark Pieth.

Easy to smuggle and sell virtually anywhere, gold continues to fund armed conflict in Africa and child labour in Australia’s region.

Switzerland’s top court was swayed by the arguments of Swiss refiners rather than those of an NGO calling for greater gold sector transparency.

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FIFA recently announced the transfer of over 100 jobs from Zurich to Miami. We asked two FIFA-watchers what this means for Switzerland.

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