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Qatar evicts thousands ahead of World Cup
Published on 29/10/2022
» DOHA: Qatar has emptied apartment blocks housing thousands of foreign workers in the same areas in the centre of the capital Doha where visiting football fans will stay during the World Cup, evicted workers have told Reuters.
Man City on brink of title, Brighton set for survival
AFP, Published on 01/05/2021
» LONDON: Manchester City are on the brink of clinching the Premier League title after a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace, while Brighton virtually assured their survival with victory over Leeds on Saturday.
Corpses, excrement, litter: welcome to Rio Olympic sailing venue
AFP, Published on 31/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - When Olympic sailors compete in Rio the cameras will show a made-for-television scene of sparkling tropical waters and mountains. Luckily, the billions of viewers won't catch the revolting stink.
Boxing provides hope in Haiti's Cite Soleil slum
AFP, Published on 29/03/2016
» PORT-AU-PRINCE - Thirty youngsters exercise in a concrete yard, sharing four punching bags and a few pairs of gloves: this is boxing practice and it's what hope looks like for youth in Haiti's Cite Soleil slum.
For Rio's Olympic sailors, it's not safe to go in the water
AFP, Published on 02/08/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Here’s a piece of advice for sailors at next year's Rio Olympics: think twice before leaping into the water to celebrate the end of a race.
Italian cyclist Ricco gets 12-year doping ban
AFP, Published on 19/04/2012
» Italian cyclist Riccardo Ricco was given a 12-year doping ban by the National Anti-doping Tribunal on Thursday.