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Rio safe? Tell that to residents afraid of the police
AFP, Published on 14/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The Rio authorities promised total safety during the Olympics, but for Mauricio Lima da Silva, a 19-year-old street vendor, it doesn't feel that way.
Inventor defends safety, questions ban on Sharapova drug
AFP, Published on 19/03/2016
» RIGA - The Latvian inventor of meldonium on Friday insisted the drug was safe and questioned whether authorities were justified in listing it as a performance enhancer.
FIFA dominoes fall, but does the trail lead to Blatter?
AFP, Published on 04/06/2015
» WASHINGTON - The US investigation into world football governing body FIFA is modeled after an operation against an organized crime gang.
Cycling Spring Classics usher in more competitive era
AFP, Published on 29/04/2014
» Australian Simon Gerrans's surprise victory at Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday brought to an end the Spring Classics season but also ushered in a new and exciting era in cycling.
Brazil crime gang threatens 'World Cup terror'
AFP, Published on 16/10/2013
» A feared organized crime syndicate based in Brazil has threatened to launch terror-style attacks during the World Cup and presidential elections next year, a daily newspaper reported Tuesday.
Rio rape revives fears about World Cup
AFP, Published on 03/04/2013
» The brutal gang-rape of a US student on a Rio bus has revived concern about safety in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, despite an overall drop in violence.
Scientist involved in Puerto trial dies: reports
AFP, Published on 13/02/2013
» A forensic scientist who was due to give evidence at the "Operation Puerto" trial examining Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes' involvement with a number of high-profile cyclists has died, media reported on Tuesday.
Basso testifies in 'Operation Puerto' trial
AFP, Published on 12/02/2013
» Top Italian cyclist Ivan Basso on Monday gave evidence in the "Operation Puerto" doping trial, claiming that he used the services of a Spanish doctor on trial to try to achieve his aim of winning the Tour de France.
Blanco suspend Sanchez over doping allegations
AFP, Published on 02/02/2013
» Blanco -- formerly the Rabobank team -- said on Saturday they have suspended Spanish rider Luis Leon Sanchez provisionally amid accusations he was linked to Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes in the Operation Puerto blood doping racket.