Archive for September 8th, 2012

Bolivia’s VP and journalist marry in Aymara rites

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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The nation’s vice president and his bride chose for their Saturday nuptials a temple of stone walls that the ancient Aymara people constructed some 3,000 years ago to observe the heavens.
The unusual ceremon…

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Denmark 0-0 Czech Republic: Bore draw

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Denmark 0-0 Czech Republic: Bore draw

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Seattle Sounders beat Chivas USA 2-1 in MLS

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SEATTLE (AP) — Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner in the 89th minute, as the Seattle Sounders rallied to beat Chivas USA 2-1 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Alex Caskey started the play that led to the game-winne…

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Kristen Stewart braves crowds for ‘On the Road’

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TORONTO (AP) — It’s been tough for Kristen Stewart to be back out in public after revelations of an affair that led to her breakup with “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson.
Yet there’s no place she would rather be than at the Toro…

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Joining Hands for Development

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[allAfrica.com]Cape Town -South Africa may have the best data in Africa on its education system and school performance, but this doesn’t translate into positive action, says educationalist Jonathan Jansen.

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Uganda/Zambia: It’s Going to Be a Very Difficult Game in Kampala Says Williamson

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[CAF]African champions Zambia beat Uganda 1-0 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to give the Chipolopolo a narrow advantage going into the second and final leg of qualifying for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals. South Africa will host the continent’…

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Africa: CAF Releases Orange Afcon 2013 Official Match Calendar and Ticketing Prices

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[CAF]The Confederation of African Football released the AFCON 2013 Official Match Calendar for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the ticketing prices agreed with the Local Organising Committee for the tournament.

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Zambia/Uganda: Katongo Gives Holders Zambia Narrow Lead

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[CAF]Captain Christopher Katongo scored after 17 minutes to give title holders Zambia a 1-0 first-leg lead over Uganda Saturday in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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McCain: Iran situation a ‘train wreck’

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CERNOBBIO, Italy (AP) — U.S. Sen. John McCain says he is disappointed with his party’s presidential candidate for sidestepping world affairs in his campaign for the White House but reserves his most scathing words for the current dweller, blaming Bar…

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Aguero returns to Manchester City for rehab

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Roberto Mancini has got his wish with striker Sergio Aguero to return to Manchester without kicking a ball for Argentina.

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