Soldier of diplomacy from the land of cheese and chocolate

Andrea Jacomelli is part of a phenomenon known as the "fifth Switzerland". The Beijing-based international affairs expert is part of the 10 percent of Swiss who live abroad. But despite having spent the past 11 years traveling the world, Jacomelli's loyalties lie firmly with his Central European homeland.

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When Birgit Eberlein and her family traded their Berlin home for a Beijing one, they had one outstanding dilemma: how to bring along Buddy, their beloved family pet. "The idea to take him was to make the children happy and that was really important as a family to take him with us," she says.

Sports

Amateur video shows Kobe in different light

LOS ANGELES: A amateur video of Kobe Bryant badmouthing the Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak and teammate Andrew Bynum is being made available to internet users on a pay-per-view basis.

Tradition, innovation meet at Wimbledon

LONDON: Amelie Mauresmo stepped over the paint pots and surveyed the Centre Court, scene of her Wimbledon triumph last year but, without its roof, looking like a completely different arena.

De Vicenzo takes delight in Cabrera's triumph

MIAMI: Former British Open champion Roberto de Vicenzo has paid tribute to Angel Cabrera's US Open victory and expressed his delight that a fellow Argentine has won a major during his lifetime.

Hamilton may need refuge from media, says Dennis

LONDON: Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton may have to move away from surging media attention in Britain in order to protect his private life, McLaren team boss Ron Dennis has said.

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Lakers owner Buss faces two drink driving charges

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Full speed ahead on the flaming red fast lane to fun

RADDA, Italy: It's sunny, but not too hot, and I am behind the wheel of a glorious, flaming red, 1965 Giulia Spider Veloce. There's an olive grove to the left, a vineyard to the right and not another car in sight.

Long ride to Finnish line

Tony Ilmoni heard the terrifying sound of ice cracking. Suddenly the steep, snowy peaks were drained of beauty. The early, crisp air had given way to unrelenting heat, turning this frozen wasteland to a melting death trap.

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