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Global oil shock threatens Jamaica’s inflation progress
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Cry babies of Brazil
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Cry babies of Brazil
July 3, 2014
Old warriors believe today’s Brazilian players too soft SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (AFP) — Tears shed by Neymar and his fellow Brazilian stars at the World Cup...
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Five facts on Germany’s World Cup goal hero Mats Hummels
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Five facts on Germany’s World Cup goal hero Mats Hummels
July 3, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4, 2014 (AFP) - Five facts on Mats Hummels, scorer of Germany's goal in their 1-0 World Cup quarter final win over France on Frid...
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5 reasons why Colombia should be optimistic against Brazil
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5 reasons why Colombia should be optimistic against Brazil
July 3, 2014
FORTALEZA, Brazil (AFP) — Colombia have only managed to beat Brazil twice in 25 previous meetings, but having won all four of their matches at the 201...
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Germany into World Cup semi-finals, beat France 1-0
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Germany into World Cup semi-finals, beat France 1-0
July 3, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 4, 2014 (AFP) - A Mats Hummels header sent Germany into a record fourth successive World Cup semi-finals as they beat France 1-0 ...
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Can French-made ‘Benz’ put the brake on Germany?
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Can French-made ‘Benz’ put the brake on Germany?
July 3, 2014
France striker Benzema to carry fight to under-fire opponents RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (AFP) — Under-fire Germany face rejuvenated France in today's Wor...
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Football artist Neymar embraces unfashionable Brazil
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Football artist Neymar embraces unfashionable Brazil
July 3, 2014
TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AFP) — Neymar on Wednesday insisted that he is happy for Brazil to win ugly as long as it gets them past Colombia in today's Worl...
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Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to secure World Cup semi-final place.
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Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to secure World Cup semi-final place.
July 3, 2014
FORTALEZA, July 4, 2014 (AFP) - David Luiz smashed a 30-metre free kick to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over Colombia in Fortaleza on Friday and set up a...
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Wilmots urges Belgium to seize history chance
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Wilmots urges Belgium to seize history chance
July 3, 2014
BRASÍLIA, July 4, 2014 (AFP) - Belgium coach Marc Wilmots on Friday told his players that they can "write history" in Saturday's World Cup quarter-fin...
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Pressure mounts on Brazil as they face bubbly Colombia in quarter-finals
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Pressure mounts on Brazil as they face bubbly Colombia in quarter-finals
July 3, 2014
Boiling point TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Brazil and Colombia enter the World Cup quarter-finals with totally different mindsets today. Brazil are surr...
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Flu bug sweeps German squad, but Loew not worried
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Flu bug sweeps German squad, but Loew not worried
July 3, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Seven of Germany's World Cup squad have been hit by flu symptoms and sore throats ahead of today's quarter-final match ...
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July 3, 2014
FORTALEZA, July 4, 2014 (AFP) - Football: Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 to secure World Cup semi-final place.                            
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Webb unhappy with lack of action against discrimination, racism in Brazil
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Webb unhappy with lack of action against discrimination, racism in Brazil
July 3, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Splits in FIFA's plan to fight discrimination at the World Cup have been exposed after reported incidents involving fans...
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Ghana to have formal agreements for player bonuses
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Ghana to have formal agreements for player bonuses
July 2, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (AP) — The Ghana Football Association says it will have contracts with players for their World Cup bonuses at future tournament...
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France ‘without fear’ for Germany showdown: Deschamps
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France ‘without fear’ for Germany showdown: Deschamps
July 2, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 3, 2014 (AFP) - France coach Didier Deschamps insisted that his team have no reason to fear Germany when the sides clash in the W...
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Ghana coach says he won’t pick Boateng again
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Ghana coach says he won’t pick Boateng again
July 2, 2014
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will not call up Kevin-Prince Boateng in the future after their World Cup bust-up. Back home after Ghana'...
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Flu scare for Germany’s World Cup squad
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Flu scare for Germany’s World Cup squad
July 2, 2014
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 3, 2014 (AFP) - Seven of Germany's World Cup squad have been hit by 'flu symptoms and sore throats ahead of Friday's World Cup qu...
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Brazilian emotion a positive, insists captain Silva
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Brazilian emotion a positive, insists captain Silva
July 2, 2014
FORTALEZA, July 3, 2014 (AFP) - Brazil captain Thiago Silva insisted the World Cup hosts were mentally tough enough to cope with the pressure on Thurs...
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Performance against US proves Belgium is for real
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Performance against US proves Belgium is for real
July 2, 2014
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — The stirring performance against the United States provided a shot in the arm for Belgium, and some more. Now, with their repu...
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Proud Klinsmann says US still a work in progress
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Proud Klinsmann says US still a work in progress
July 2, 2014
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (AFP) — Jurgen Klinsmann welcomed the euphoria around the United States' World Cup performances yesterday but he warned the team is ...
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Howard’s memorable play marks US World Cup run
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Howard’s memorable play marks US World Cup run
July 2, 2014
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (AP) — Tim Howard hasn't decided whether he will stick around for another World Cup cycle or retire from the US national team. The 3...
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Sakho says France players have ‘rage’ inside them
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Sakho says France players have ‘rage’ inside them
July 2, 2014
RIBEIRAO PRETO, Brazil (AP) — France defender Mamadou Sakho and his teammates will be filled with "rage" when they take on Germany in the World Cup qu...
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A day never to forget
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A day never to forget
July 2, 2014
Imagine being woken up by the sounds of passing mobs on the street playing samba music from as early as 7:30 am. Well, this happened to me, as the rou...
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