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Swiss mourn death of pioneering politician, Emilie Lieberherr

Emilie Lieberherr, one of Switzerland’s best known politicians, has died at the age of 86. She was a strident campaigner for women’s rights and a champion of social reform. (SF/swissinfo.ch)












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