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Putin in Cuba, Nicaragua to rekindle Latin America ties
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» President Vladimir Putin made a surprise stop in Nicaragua after visiting Russia's Cold War ally Cuba, part of a tour to increase Moscow's influence in Latin America amid frayed ties with the West.
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Germany throws giant homecoming party for World Cup heroes
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» Hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans massed at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate Tuesday to cheer the World Cup winners and new national heroes bringing home football's top prize for the first time to a reunified Germany.
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Windsurfing makes waves in Turkmenistan
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» AVAZA (TURKMENISTAN) - Better known for its inhospitable desert plains than beach breaks, isolated ex-Soviet Turkmenistan this month welcomed an unlikely group of visitors: a sun-tanned crop of the world's top windsurfers.
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World Cup trophy makes stop in Tokyo
AFP, Published on 23/05/2014
» Rugby's Webb Ellis Cup, awarded to the winner of the World Cup, has made its first stop in Tokyo of a global tour to promote the 2015 edition in England.
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Protests as Brazil stars arrive at World Cup camp
AFP, Published on 27/05/2014
» Brazil's national squad ran a gauntlet of protesters as they reported for World Cup training against a backdrop of public anger over spending on the tournament.
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Low-key Australians kick off World Cup arrivals
AFP, Published on 29/05/2014
» Australia became the first team to touch down for the World Cup in Brazil but it was a low-key arrival as they dodged well-wishers and were ushered away under tight security.
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Portugal fret over Ronaldo fitness
AFP, Published on 04/06/2014
» Portugal were gearing up for the World Cup on Tuesday in New Jersey, fretting over the fitness of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Brazil's president defends World Cup preparations
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» With the June 12 kickoff looming, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff defended her government's preparations for the World Cup on Wednesday amid criticism over chronic delays and soaring costs.
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Rio airport staff declare partial strike
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Ground staff at Rio de Janeiro's three airports will stage a 24-hour partial strike Thursday, the day Brazil hosts the opening match of the World Cup, their union said.
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Clashes, tear gas as Brazil World Cup party starts
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as protests broke out just hours before Sao Paulo hosted the opening game of the Brazil World Cup on Thursday.
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