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Singapore anti-betting ad backfires
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» SINGAPORE - A Singaporean campaign group ridiculed for suggesting that Germany was a risky bet in the World Cup used the tournament's outcome Monday to drive home its anti-gambling addiction message -- and quickly got panned again.
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.
'King' Messi turns 27 in World Cup spotlight
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Lionel Messi turned 27 on Tuesday in the full spotlight of the World Cup, the Argentina superstar receiving birthday wishes from hordes of fans camped outside the team hotel.
Belgium supersub Origi sinks Russia
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» A late goal by teenage substitute Divock Origi was enough to secure Belgium a 1-0 victory over Russia and a place in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday.
Spain dethroned as Chile dazzle
AFP, Published on 19/06/2014
» Spain's long reign as the kings of international football came to a dramatic end at the World Cup, with the defending champions sent crashing out after a 2-0 defeat to Chile.
GAME ON
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/06/2014
» Some of you may be reading this with panda eyes caused by watching the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup (Jun 12-Jul 13).