The United States got two goals from defenseman Ron Hainsey but lost to Switzerland 4-3 in overtime Monday at the hockey world championships. The Americans will face Finland in the quarterfinals, avoiding a possible matchup with Canada by extending the ga

America’s Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland is asking a New York court to disqualify American syndicate BMW Oracle Racing as Challenger of Record if it doesn’t provide details about its 90-foot trimaran within 30 days.

At the U.N. agency spearheading the fight against swine flu, key decisions are based on more than just health issues _ politics plays a big role, too.

Bern’s Bear Pit, for centuries a tourist attraction and a symbol of the city, has lost its last resident to euthanasia and will be closed for good.

The government of Switzerland says an IRS attempt to obtain account information from Swiss bank UBS AG could jeopardize new tax treaty talks with the United States.

World Health Organization chief Dr. Margaret Chan has earned a reputation for ruthlessness when it comes to battling viruses.

America’s Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland has launched two 35-foot catamarans on Lake Geneva and will begin training for its showdown with American challenger BMW Oracle Racing next year.

The World Health Organization says it will would stop using the term “swine flu” to avoid confusion over the danger posed by pigs.

The World Health Organization has increased its tally of confirmed swine flu cases around the world to 236 from 148.

The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert for swine flu to the second highest level, meaning that it believes a global outbreak of the disease is imminent.