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Brazil declares "victory" -- in staging of Cup
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Although her country failed to net a sixth triumph, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Monday declared as a victory the giant nation's staging of the World Cup.
After German mauling, Brazil seeks soccer overhaul
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» SAO PAULO - Brazil's players and the coach asked for the fans' forgiveness after their record 7-1 mauling by Germany.
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.
Germany, Argentina plot World Cup final tactics
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina plotted battle tactics for the World Cup final Friday as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
Germany ready for Argentina, Brazil chase third
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Germany and Argentina were plotting for the World Cup final Friday as Brazil prepared for an unwanted third place play-off with the Netherlands.
Vatican calls for global ceasefire during World Cup final
AFP, Published on 12/07/2014
» VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Friday called for a truce in wars around the globe during Sunday's World Cup final, taking to social media with the hashtag #pauseforpeace as a conflict in the Gaza Strip escalates and killings continue in Ukraine.
Tearful Neymar backs 'friend' Messi as Argentina, Germany prepare
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Tearful Brazil star Neymar says he is prepared to set aside the historical rivalry between South America's two footballing heavyweights as he wants four-time world footballer of the year Lionel Messi to win the World Cup when Argentina meets Germany in Sunday's final.
Rio braces for Argentina's World Cup fan frenzy
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro geared up Thursday for up to 100,000 Argentine fans arriving by car, bus and motorhomes for the World Cup final against Germany at the iconic Maracana Stadium.
Malaysia lawmaker apologises for World Cup Hitler tweet
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian lawmaker apologised Thursday for a tweet praising Adolf Hitler following Germany's World Cup win over Brazil, after Prime Minister Najib Razak rebuked him for his "unacceptable" statement.
China president Xi heading to South America for BRICS summit
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» BEIJING - China's President Xi Jinping will visit South American nations including Brazil next week, where he will meet India's new prime minister for the first time before heading to Communist ally Cuba.