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Putin backs Argentine call for 'multipolarity' on visit
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner Saturday, backing her call to curb Western dominance of international relations as they cemented a nuclear energy deal.
Ukraine leader to attend World Cup final, as will Putin
AFP, Published on 13/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - Ukraine's leader has accepted an invitation to attend Sunday's World Cup final, with Russian President Vladimir Putin also among the spectators, amid a crisis between their countries, Brazilian officials said.
Etiquette gets reboot for digital age
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» The digital age has created a host of new etiquette dilemmas.
Germany send France home
AFP, Published on 05/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Mats Hummels headed the winner as Germany beat old rivals France 1-0 to advance to the World Cup semi-finals for a record fourth straight time on Friday.
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.
Ghana FA calls police over match-fixing reports
AFP, Published on 23/06/2014
» The Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Sunday it had asked police to investigate reports in a British newspaper that the national team was set to play in a friendly organised by match fixers.
Booed boy Costa looks to Chelsea future
AFP, Published on 20/06/2014
» FIFA's hierarchy and Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff ran him close, but Brazilian-turned-Spanish striker Diego Costa can take away one prize at the World Cup -- the most booed man in Brazil.
FIFA 'ignored' terror alert over Qatar bid
AFP, Published on 15/06/2014
» A security briefing ordered by FIFA less than a month before it awarded Qatar the 2022 World Cup found the Gulf state was a "high risk" target for terror attacks during the tournament, the Sunday Times reported.
Nepal workers pay terrible price in Qatar World Cup build-up
AFP, Published on 14/06/2014
» A broken leg, a metal crutch and piles of paper testifying to his fight for justice: all reminders of Bhupendra Malla's stint working for a Qatari construction firm, ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Brazil launches World Cup amid Sao Paulo clashes
AFP, Published on 13/06/2014
» Brazil launched the World Cup on Thursday trying to put on a carnival atmosphere after police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Sao Paulo opposed to the tournament.