Merck Serono to Expand Research and Development Presence in China

China's Research and Development Organization Will Become the Fourth Key R&D Hub for Merck Serono Worldwide

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Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. Announces Positive Data on NGX426 in the Potential Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

NOVATO, California, November 23 - Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. ("Raptor" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: RPTP)
today announced the presentation of clinical trial data on NGX426, the
Company's orally administered, non-opioid, AMPA/kainate receptor antagonist,
at the 12th International Conference on the Mechanisms and Treatment of
Neuropathic Pain, held on November 20-21 in San Francisco. The results of the
study led by Mark Wallace, M.D., Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at the
Center for Pain Medicine of the University of California at San Diego,
suggested that NGX426 could be effective in a variety of neuropathic pain
states, which are caused by damage to or dysfunction of the peripheral or
central nervous system rather than stimulation of pain receptors.

Raptor Pharmaceutical Completes DR Cysteamine Phase 2b Clinical Trial in Cystinosis

Goal of Trial Achieved Demonstrating Potentially Less Frequent Administration Using Lower Daily Dose

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Condemns Proposed Ban on Minarets in Switzerland

LONDON, November 23 - On 29th November 2009 Switzerland will hold a referendum on a proposed
constitutional amendment banning the construction of minarets in the country.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat believes that any such prohibition would be a
clear example of religious discrimination and would be a direct breach of
Switzerland's obligations under international human rights law.

gategroup Signs Long-term Contract with SWISS

ZURICH, November 19 - gategroup, the leading independent provider of onboard products and
services to the world's airlines, has extended business for its Gate Gourmet
brand with Swiss International Airlines for three additional years until the
end of 2015. The deal covers a business spend in excess of CHF 600 million.

Hans Wiedemann, Managing Director of Badrutt's Palace Hotel Receives the Award of Hotelier of the World

NEW YORK and ST. MORITZ, Switzerland, November 19 - Readers of the international trade magazine 'Hotels' have
voted the Swiss/Australian 56 year old, Hans Wiedemann, as 'Independent
Hotelier of the World 2009'. The magazine 'Hotels' is read in 165 countries
and has some 62,330 subscribers. 'Hotels' is the only magazine to cover the
global hotel market. The magazine serves owners, directors, architects,
designers, developers, investors and financial institutions, in short the
branch's decision makers.

Travel "Green" With Venere.com

Venere.com Suggestions for an Eco-Friendly Trip

MILAN, November 17 - Venere.com, the European specialist in online accommodation, reveals all
the secrets to environmentally-friendly travelling. By following these simple
steps, you too can become an eco-traveler:

Start of Largest European Study on Strategic Planning in Retail Banking

RUESSELSHEIM, Germany, November 17 - Today is the start of the largest European study on the current status of
strategic planning in retail banking. This is the first study on this subject
in the aftermath of the financial crisis. The questionnaire can be accessed
via the designated website www.bankstrategy.eu. It is open for all
financial services organizations with retail activities in Great Britain,
France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Poland and Hungary until January 25,
2010.

Succession Planning in the C-suite Lagging, According to Korn/Ferry Executive Quiz

LOS ANGELES, November 17 - The most recent Executive Quiz results released today by the Korn/Ferry
Institute indicate the majority of companies are not prepared for succession
in the C-suite.

Aleris Europe Announces Price Increase for Aluminium Coil and Sheet Products

NEUHAUSEN AM RHEINFALL, Switzerland, November 16 - Aleris Europe announced today a price increase of 50 Euros per ton for
deliveries to mainland Europe and 60 GBP per ton for deliveries to the UK on
the total conversion price of aluminium coil and sheet products delivered
to European distributors and industrial end users.

Nespresso Shares New Insights on Coffee Farm Economics to Build its AAA Sustainable Quality(TM) Program

Expert Debate on Real Farmer Income(TM) Concept Charts Course Toward a Sustainable Highest Quality Coffee Supply

Nutrition Security for Children in Bangladesh

A Leaders Roundtable, 24 November 2009, Radisson Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka Bangladesh

swissinfo.ch - Dossiê sobre a imigração suíça ao Brasil durante o século 19

BERNA, Switzerland, November 11 - Por ocasião do 30degrees aniversário da Associação Friburgo Nova Friburgo
(AFNF), swissinfo.ch publicou um dossiê sobre a imigração do cantão de
Friburgo ao Brasil no início do século 19. O dossiê fala da história desse
movimento e, ao mesmo tempo, retrata alguns dos descendentes dos
friburguenses que vivem em Nova Friburgo, no Brasil.

coldblack(R) Wins Textile Design Award 2009

Schoeller Technologies Awarded for Research and Developments in the Textile Industry

Global Unions say DHL Puts the Squeeze on its Workers

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gategroup Names Boder to Top HR Position

ZURICH, November 10 - Joerg A. Boder has been appointed as Group Senior Vice President Human
Resources of gategroup, the leading independent global provider of onboard
products and services. He will replace Richard Wells, who is leaving
gategroup at the end of 2009 to pursue opportunities outside the group.

eGate Solutions Acquires Abanco’s Onboard Retail Technology to Improve Speed, Capability and Customer Focus

ZURICH -

Having the right technology is a key success factor in managing onboard retail projects. Airlines, railways and ferry operators worldwide can now operate more powerful, flexible and secure sales programs by partnering with gategroup member eGate Solutions(TM).

Raptor Pharmaceutical Corporation Announces Presentation of Data for NGX426, a Novel, Non-Opioid Oral Analgesic, at Neuropathic Pain Conference

NOVATO, California -

- Proof-of-Concept Data at 12th International Conference on the Mechanisms and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain

GLV Reduces From 90% to 75% the Minimum Acceptance Threshold for Shares to be Tendered Into its Voluntary Takeover Bid for the Shares of Christ Water Technology

MONTREAL - GLV Inc. (”GLV”; ticker symbols GLV.A, GLV.B / TSX) announces an amendment to the conditions of its voluntary takeover bid (the “Offer”), launched on October 13, 2009, to acquire up to 100% of the shares of Christ Water Technology AG (”CWT”). Pursuant to this amendment, the minimum acceptance threshold for shares to be tendered into the Offer has been reduced from 90% to 75% of CWT’s outstanding shares. The amendment to the required minimum threshold condition has been approved by the Austrian Takeover Commission.

Novel Laser Coding Technology for Pharmaceutical Glass Containers

ST GALLEN, Switzerland -

- Glass Syringes can now be Individually Coded / Safe Process Free of Micro-Cracks / Reliable Track & Trace

Banco Bradesco: Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Results

SAO PAULO -

The main figures obtained by Bradesco in the 9-month period of 2009 are presented below:

Record Label Earache Markets New Album via Free RapidShare Downloads

CHAM, Switzerland and LONDON -

- Band and Label to Give Away Entire Album to Fans for Free

TAG Heuer is Honoured for the Excellence of its Internet Strategy

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland - Legendary Swiss watchmaker, TAG Heuer (www.tagheuer.com), has always kept up with the times and embraced the latest technological advances in order to maintain their “avant-garde” status. In this age of social media, TAG Heuer is continuing its pursuit of excellence through its Internet strategy which has been labelled as “brilliant”. It was also awarded first place in the “Watches” category of the “Digital IQ Index: Ranking the Digital Competence of Luxury Brands” (bit.ly/7zmnU” survey carried out by the “Luxury Lab” of New York University’s Stern School of Business .

Albis Technologies: New Business as a Result of Continuity and Productivity

ZURICH - The first business year following the management buyout of the business unit “Engineering and Innovative Products EIP” from Siemens Switzerland AG to Albis Technologies AG was characterized by continuity, quality, and productivity.

A Perfect Match: Roger Federer to Become Global Ambassador for his Favorite Chocolate LINDT

KILCHBERG, Switzerland - Premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli is partnering with Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer in a long term deal to serve as the global brand ambassador for his favorite LINDT chocolate.

Octapharma Group and Fresenius Kabi Enter Into an Exclusive License, Development and Supply Agreement for a HESylated Recombinant Protein

BAD HOMBURG, Germany and LACHEN, Switzerland -

Octapharma Group and Fresenius Kabi have signed a License, Development and Supply Agreement regarding the use of Fresenius Kabi’s HESylation(R) Technology to develop a HESylated recombinant protein.

Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. to Present at the 8th Annual BIO Investor Forum

NOVATO, California -

- Starting October 27th, the Company will use NASDAQ Ticker Symbol: RPTP

The World’s Most Prosperous Nations are in Europe, Finds Legatum Prosperity Index; Finland is Top; The United Kingdom Ranks 12th, Ahead of Germany (14th) and France (17th)

LONDON -

- Despite High Concentration of World’s Most Prosperous Countries in Europe, Signs of Potential Weakness in Domestic Security and Governance

New IOF Report Supports Understanding of FRAX(R)

NYON, Switzerland - The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) will issue a new 16-page report on FRAX(R) to mark World Osteoporosis Day. The report is available at www.iofbonehealth.org.

swissinfo.ch - Dossier on the Minaret Controversy in Switzerland

BERN, Switzerland - On November 29 the Swiss will decide on whether to ban the construction of minarets. As the debate heats up, swissinfo.ch explores the issues behind the vote. swissinfo.ch’s English dossier explains the controversy and offers a wealth of background information.

Vitol and Harvest Energy Announce Improved Terms for Crude Oil Supply and Refined Product Offtake Agreement

GENEVA -

- This Release was Issued on the Vitol Website on the 14th October 2009.

Vitol Refining S.A (”Vitol”) and Harvest Energy Trust (”Harvest”) are pleased to announce that Harvest’s North Atlantic Refining Limited subsidiary (”NARL”) has renewed and extended its existing crude oil supply and refined product offtake agreement (”SOA”) with Vitol.

FIFA Medical Conference, 17 and 18 October 2009 in Zurich

ZURICH, Switzerland - FIFA will hold a two-day Medical Conference in Zurich on 17 and 18 October 2009. Medical staff, but particularly administrators and officials from FIFA member associations worldwide, will enjoy an exceptional introduction to the latest achievements in football medicine and the many benefits for associations, communities, teams and players at all levels of play.

Swiss Asset Management Company Heralds New Era for Farmland Investment

ZURICH - Land Commodities Asset Management AG, the specialist farmland investment and asset management firm, today announced the formal launch of its new direct farmland investment brand targeted specifically at private investors.

Reinventing the Webcam: Roundshot Livecam D2 HD - 66 Million Pixels

LUSTDORF, Switzerland -

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