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Singapore in smog alarm as Indonesia forest fires rageAFP News - 1 hour 58 minutes ago
Haze in Singapore reaches all-time record high at 321 PSIYahoo! Newsroom - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Singapore in smog alarm as Indonesia forest fires rageAFP News - 20 minutes ago
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A football fan (in yellow) walks past as riot police officers clash with protesters in Fortaleza on June 19, 2013

New clashes in Brazil as security forces deployed

AFP News - 42 minutes ago Fresh clashes erupted Wednesday in Brazil between police and protesters outraged over mass spending for next year's World Cup, as the government deployed elite forces to quell the unrest.

Togo admit using banned Romao in World Cup AFP News - 1 hour 57 minutes ago
Togo have joined Ethiopia in admitting that they fielded a suspended player in a 2014 World Cup Africa zone qualifier. More »Togo admit using banned Romao in World Cup
Togo have joined Ethiopia in admitting that they fielded a suspended player in a 2014 World Cup Africa zone qualifier.
Brazil sends top cops against 'Tropical Spring' demos AFP News - 17 hours ago
Brazil deployed special federal police Wednesday to protect Confederations Cup venues, as mass "Tropical Spring" protests against government spending for the 2014 World … More »Brazil sends top cops against 'Tropical Spring' demos
Brazil deployed special federal police Wednesday to protect Confederations Cup venues, as mass "Tropical Spring" protests against government spending for the 2014 World Cup turn violent.
Unrest as Iran, S.Korea, Australia reach World Cup AFP News - 9 hours ago
Asian giants Iran, South Korea and Australia scrambled into next year's World Cup on Tuesday after scenes of crowd anger and high tension on the final night of group … More »Unrest as Iran, S.Korea, Australia reach World Cup
Asian giants Iran, South Korea and Australia scrambled into next year's World Cup on Tuesday after scenes of crowd anger and high tension on the final night of group qualifying.
US, Costa Rica win to lead World Cup qualifying AFP News - 10 hours ago
Jozy Altidore matched an American record with a goal for the fourth match in a row as the United States beat Honduras 1-0 to stay atop the table in North American World … More »US, Costa Rica win to lead World Cup qualifying
Jozy Altidore matched an American record with a goal for the fourth match in a row as the United States beat Honduras 1-0 to stay atop the table in North American World Cup 2014 qualifying.
'Brazil here we come,' Iran fans sing AFP News - 23 hours ago
Millions of joyous Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran on Tuesday after the national team beat Asia powerhouse South Korea 1-0 away to qualify for the 2014 World Cup … More »'Brazil here we come,' Iran fans sing
Millions of joyous Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran on Tuesday after the national team beat Asia powerhouse South Korea 1-0 away to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
Ethiopia admit fielding suspended star AFP News - Wed, Jun 19, 2013
Ethiopia admitted Tuesday fielding a suspended footballer in a World Cup qualifier during June, and FIFA match records show Togo were guilty of a similar offence. More »Ethiopia admit fielding suspended star
Ethiopia admitted Tuesday fielding a suspended footballer in a World Cup qualifier during June, and FIFA match records show Togo were guilty of a similar offence.
Brazil government braces for more social unrest AFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Thousands of Brazilians threatened fresh protests Tuesday over the huge costs of preparations for the World Cup, after the biggest demos 20 years shook Dilma Rousseff's … More »Brazil government braces for more social unrest
Thousands of Brazilians threatened fresh protests Tuesday over the huge costs of preparations for the World Cup, after the biggest demos 20 years shook Dilma Rousseff's government.
Late winner as Australia seal World Cup spot AFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Australia secured their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil Tuesday with a late strike from Josh Kennedy firing them to a tense 1-0 win over an under-strength … More »Late winner as Australia seal World Cup spot
Australia secured their place at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil Tuesday with a late strike from Josh Kennedy firing them to a tense 1-0 win over an under-strength Iraq at Stadium Australia.
US seek to extend CONCACAF lead AFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
US coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants his players to keep the pedal down Tuesday when they host Honduras in a 2014 World Cup qualifier, a week after a win over Panama shot … More »US seek to extend CONCACAF lead
US coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants his players to keep the pedal down Tuesday when they host Honduras in a 2014 World Cup qualifier, a week after a win over Panama shot them to the top of the regional table.
Egypt, Ethiopia, I. Coast, Tunisia reach play-offs AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Tunisia Sunday became the first countries to reach the play-offs in the Africa zone of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. More »Egypt, Ethiopia, I. Coast, Tunisia reach play-offs
Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Tunisia Sunday became the first countries to reach the play-offs in the Africa zone of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
FIFA probe alleged ineligible African players AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
FIFA said Sunday they are probing whether Ethiopia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea each used an ineligible player in 2014 World Cup qualifiers. More »FIFA probe alleged ineligible African players
FIFA said Sunday they are probing whether Ethiopia, Togo and Equatorial Guinea each used an ineligible player in 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Historic German World Cup footballer Walter dies AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Ottmar Walter, part of the historic West German 1954 World Cup winning side, has died aged 89 in Kaiserslautern, it was announced on Sunday. More »Historic German World Cup footballer Walter dies
Ottmar Walter, part of the historic West German 1954 World Cup winning side, has died aged 89 in Kaiserslautern, it was announced on Sunday.
World Cup football winner Flohe dies AFP News - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
Former West German international Heinz Flohe, who was a member of the squad that won the 1974 World Cup, has died aged 65 after a long illness in his home town of Euskirchen, … More »World Cup football winner Flohe dies
Former West German international Heinz Flohe, who was a member of the squad that won the 1974 World Cup, has died aged 65 after a long illness in his home town of Euskirchen, it was reported by the Cologne Express on Sunday.
Another away win keeps Burkinabe in World Cup race AFP News - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
Africa Cup of Nations runners-up Burkina Faso won away for the second time in seven days Saturday to keep alive hopes of a first World Cup appearance. More »Another away win keeps Burkinabe in World Cup race
Africa Cup of Nations runners-up Burkina Faso won away for the second time in seven days Saturday to keep alive hopes of a first World Cup appearance.
Libya boost hopes of first World Cup appearance AFP News - Sat, Jun 15, 2013
Libya moved closer to a first World Cup appearance after defeating Togo 2-0 in Tripoli Friday. More »Libya boost hopes of first World Cup appearance
Libya moved closer to a first World Cup appearance after defeating Togo 2-0 in Tripoli Friday.
Nigeria leaving late for Confed Cup after bonus row AFP News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013
African champions Nigeria, who stayed in Namibia after their World Cup qualifier in a row over bonus payments, have delayed their departure for the Confederations Cup … More »Nigeria leaving late for Confed Cup after bonus row
African champions Nigeria, who stayed in Namibia after their World Cup qualifier in a row over bonus payments, have delayed their departure for the Confederations Cup in Brazil, officials said on Friday.
World Cup's countdown clock unveiled in Rio AFP News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
A clock designed by the late architect Oscar Niemeyer to mark the one-year countdown to next year's World Cup was unveiled on Rio's Copacabana beach Wednesday in the … More »World Cup's countdown clock unveiled in Rio
A clock designed by the late architect Oscar Niemeyer to mark the one-year countdown to next year's World Cup was unveiled on Rio's Copacabana beach Wednesday in the presence of soccer legend Pele.
Nigeria World Cup qualification put on hold after draw AFP News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Nigeria failed Wednesday to reach the final round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Africa after a 1-1 draw in Namibia. More »Nigeria World Cup qualification put on hold after draw
Nigeria failed Wednesday to reach the final round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers in Africa after a 1-1 draw in Namibia.
S. Korea vow 'painful' World Cup visit for Iran AFP News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013
South Korea's coach spiced up next week's crunch World Cup qualifier with fellow Asian giants Iran when he promised to "make life painful" for the visitors following … More »S. Korea vow 'painful' World Cup visit for Iran
South Korea's coach spiced up next week's crunch World Cup qualifier with fellow Asian giants Iran when he promised to "make life painful" for the visitors following a series of grievances.