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ZURICH - A FIFA ethics investigation has dismissed claims from England's former soccer federation chairman that Spain and Russia were colluding to bribe referees at the World Cup.
ZURICH - FIFA will investigate claims by a senior English official that Spain tried to bribe World Cup referees, and wants the probe finished before the tournament begins.
ZURICH - FIFA asked its ethics committee on Monday to investigate claims by former English Football Association chairman David Triesman that Spain is trying to bribe referees at the World Cup.
GENEVA - Embattled UBS AG has warned that Switzerland's financial industry is at risk unless lawmakers approve a tax treaty with the U.S., and that other Swiss banks may be next to face pressure from American regulators.