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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.
Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.
Brazil's President Rousseff launches re-election bid
AFP, Published on 22/06/2014
» Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff formally launched her re-election bid on Saturday, leading in opinion polls despite lingering discontent over World Cup costs.
Messi, Mueller return to World Cup spotlight
AFP, Published on 21/06/2014
» Lionel Messi and Thomas Mueller return to the World Cup centre-stage Saturday after France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 to surge into contention in the tournament.
Brazil strikes mar run-up to World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/05/2014
» A bus drivers' strike stranded more than two million passengers in Sao Paulo, just 22 days before the Brazilian megacity hosts the opening match of the World Cup.
Brazil vows to keep out Argentina hooligans
AFP, Published on 13/05/2014
» Brazil on Monday vowed to crack down on hooligans intent on trouble at the World Cup and voiced particular concern about Argentina's fans.