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Police disperse World Cup protest with tear gas
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Police launched tear gas and stun grenades Sunday to disperse some 300 anti-World Cup protesters who tried to march toward Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium shortly before the Argentina-Germany final.
Fear grips Nigeria capital after attack in city centre
AFP, Published on 26/06/2014
» A bombing blamed on Boko Haram in the heart of Nigeria's capital raised fears Thursday of a worsening Islamist insurgency, with security forces struggling to prevent attacks in remote villages and near the seat of government.
Nigeria's prodigal son basks in World Cup glory
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Nigeria had the returning Peter Odemwingie to thank for delivering them their first World Cup win since 1998 and lifting them to the verge of the knockout stages.