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BRICS to launch bank, tighten Latin America ties
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» BRASILIA (BRAZIL) - The BRICS group of emerging powers will launch its own development bank at a summit next week, using its growing influence to establish a counterweight to Western-dominated financial organizations.
Obama lauds World Cup team as US buzz grows
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» US football fans erupted in celebration across the country Thursday as their team reached the next round of the World Cup, fueling a surge of popularity for a sport struggling to gain a foothold.
Singapore match-fixers 'planned to rig World Cup'
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Singapore authorities last year placed leaders of a global match-fixing ring operating from the city-state in indefinite detention after uncovering plans to rig the World Cup, according to a book released Monday.
Qatar denies World Cup bid corruption claims
AFP, Published on 02/06/2014
» Qatar's 2022 football World Cup organisers vehemently denied any wrong-doing after a British newspaper alleged a top official paid more than $5 million to secure support in the bidding process.
Qatari official 'paid millions' for 2022 World Cup
AFP, Published on 01/06/2014
» A former top Qatari football official paid more than $5 million to get support for the tiny emirate's controversial campaign to host the 2022 World Cup, a British newspaper alleged Sunday.