2014 World Cup

Qatari Doubts About Alcohol Boosted By Unlikely Allies: World Cup Hosts Brazil and Russia

James Dorsey | Posted 04.01.2012

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James Dorsey

The outcome of FIFA's dispute with Brazil, host of the 2014 World Cup, and Russia where the tournament will be held in 2018, is certain to shape the soccer body's certainly forthcoming debate with Qatar.

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Brazil's Airports Are A Hot Commodity

AP | By MARCO SIBAJA | Posted 01.25.2012

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BRASILIA, Brazil -- Demand for flights in Brazil has nearly tripled in the past decade, authorities said Wednesday. That is straining a system that is...

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Syria Disqualified From 2014 World Cup

AP | Posted 10.19.2011

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ZURICH -- Syria was thrown out of the qualifying tournament for the 2014 World Cup on Friday after fielding an ineligible player. FIFA reinstated Taji...

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World Cup Qualifier Stopped By Fan Violence

AP | Posted 09.27.2011

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YANGON, Myanmar — A World Cup qualifier between Myanmar and Oman was abandoned Thursday after home fans threw water bottles and stones onto the ...

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World Cup Gets Sticker Shock in Brazil

Eric Ehrmann | Posted 09.24.2011

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Eric Ehrmann

Brazil has been in a state of depression since getting knocked out of the Copa de las Americas. The land of the samba is now struggling to manage the skyrocketing costs that will make the 2014 World Cup the most expensive ever.

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The Two Rios: Worlds Will Collide For 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics

ESPN | Posted 07.10.2011

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RIO DE JANEIRO -- A white cross rising above the Macacos slum marks the spot where people are burned alive. A starving horse, his ribs poking out, is ...

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Afro-Brazilian History, Beats and Culture

Lauri Lyons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lauri Lyons

While Africa and America are often recognized as the book ends of the African Diaspora, there is an additional link in the Middle Passage that is less publicized, but no less important.

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