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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.
Singapore businessman convicted in sex-for-fixing case
AFP, Published on 01/07/2014
» A Singaporean businessman was found guilty of corruption Tuesday after a judge ruled that he offered three Lebanese referees free services of prostitutes in return for rigging future matches.
Robben sorry for World Cup dive, but insists penalty was right
AFP, Published on 30/06/2014
» Dutch striker Arjen Robben on Sunday apologized for diving in a bid to get a penalty against Mexico but insisted he did not fake the foul that led to his side's winning penalty kick.
World Cup 'not lost cause' for Asia
AFP, Published on 28/06/2014
» Asia is refusing to give up on World Cup success despite its worst performance in 24 years when the four teams did not manage a win between them.
10-man Belgium send South Korea packing
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Jan Vertonghen led 10-man Belgium to a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Thursday that gave them top place in their World Cup group and ended Asian hopes in the competition.
Latin passion dominates World Cup at midpoint
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Look out Europe, Latin passion has taken over the World Cup, bringing a carnival atmosphere to the stadiums but also a security headache for Brazilian authorities.
NBA stars to test Philippine team ahead of World Cup
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» One of the Philippines' wealthiest tycoons plans to fly in four American NBA stars for a tune-up game with the national team ahead of the country's quixotic quest at this year's World Cup.
Spain test no dead rubber, insists Aussie coach
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» Australia manager Ange Postecoglou believes his side have plenty to prove against dethroned world champions Spain on Monday despite both sides having already been eliminated from the World Cup.
Messi stunner breaks Iranian hearts
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina's blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup with a hard fought 1-0 win over Iran in Belo Horizonte.
Aussies look to increase Spanish woe
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Australia are aiming to end their World Cup in style with a shock victory over reigning champions Spain, captain Mile Jedinak said Friday.