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Germans in Argentina party, then don Messi shirts
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» BUENOS AIRES - Mareike Fuerst had Argentina's colors painted on one cheek, Germany's on the other, and was draped in her home country's flag -- but planned to stash it beneath her Lionel Messi jersey for the trip home.
Either side of Gaza border, fans cheer World Cup teams
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» MEFALSIM KIBBUTZ (ISRAEL) - A cry of despair emanates from Mefalsim kibbutz, a few miles from the Gaza border. But it's nothing to do with rocket fire - Germany have just denied Argentina the World Cup.
World Cup to put Ukraine, Russia leaders in same arena
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» BRASILIA (BRAZIL) - The leaders of Ukraine and Russia will attend the World Cup final on Sunday amid conflict between Kiev troops and pro-Moscow separatists as Brazil kicks off a flurry of diplomacy.
Ukraine leader to attend World Cup final, as will Putin
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Ukraine's leader has accepted an invitation to attend Sunday's World Cup final, with Russian President Vladimir Putin also among the spectators, amid a crisis between their countries, Brazilian officials said.
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.
Germany, Argentina plot World Cup final tactics
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina plotted battle tactics for the World Cup final Friday as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
Germany ready for Argentina, Brazil chase third
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina were plotting for the World Cup final Friday as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
Vatican calls for global ceasefire during World Cup final
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Friday called for a truce in wars around the globe during Sunday's World Cup final, taking to social media with the hashtag #pauseforpeace as a conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates and killings continue in Ukraine.
Dutch happy campers motoring under Van Gaal
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» SALVADOR (BRAZIL) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has drawn attention for his tactical surprises but a rare unity among his players has forged a sense the World Cup could finally be theirs.
Muslims mark start of Ramadan as deadly conflicts rage
AFP, Published on 29/06/2014
» Muslims began observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday with Islamic leaders again concerned about entrenched conflicts as jihadists issued threats from Indonesia to Somalia.