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Brazil desperate to make mark in World Cup opener
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Brazil are desperate to make a powerful statement of intent in Thursday's World Cup opener against Croatia as they seek to relieve the suffocating pressure that has engulfed the team in the build-up to the tournament.
Confident Mexico want to make 'World Cup history'
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Mexico skipper Rafael Marquez believes the Aztecs can end a near three-decade absence from the quarter-finals and go on to challenge for the World Cup itself.
How to get your World Cup fix
News, Published on 12/06/2014
» The World Cup 2014 kicks off in the wee hours of Friday morning.
Military wins fans’ hearts again
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 12/06/2014
» Thais knew more about the World Cup in 1966 when the final was shown at a Bangkok’s cinema — weeks after England beat Germany 4-2 after extra time to claim their first, and so far only, world title.
Rio airport staff declare partial strike
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Ground staff at Rio de Janeiro's three airports will stage a 24-hour partial strike Thursday, the day Brazil hosts the opening match of the World Cup, their union said.
Clashes, tear gas as Brazil World Cup party starts
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as protests broke out just hours before Sao Paulo hosted the opening game of the Brazil World Cup on Thursday.
World Cup debut for goal technology
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Goalline technology will be used at a World Cup for the first time in Brazil with its backers insisting it is 100 percent accurate and cannot be hacked.
'First' transgender footballer tackles tough for acceptance
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Jaiyah Saelua may be nearing the end of her football career, but the 'world's first' transgender professional player says she has more to achieve as the sport celebrates the World Cup in Brazil.
Ghani: Fiery Afghan academic looks to seize presidency
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» Ashraf Ghani is an intense, intellectual high-achiever with a famous temper -- his rule would seldom be dull if he wins Saturday's run-off election and becomes the new president of Afghanistan.
Breaking news: How it’s done
Published on 12/06/2014
» Breaking news has to report the latest news and attract as many readers as possible but how exactly do they do it? Our student interns, Ah-Reum and Kevin, find out.