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EntertainmentLondon Marathon is on next Sunday: 36.000 runners including UK Olympic champion
The London Marathon will go ahead as planned in the British capital this Sunday despite the bomb attack on the Boston race which killed three people and wounded more than 100, police and officials said.
Attack on Boston marathon leaves three dead, 17 critically injured and fears it was a 'terrorist bombing'
An investigation is under way after two explosions near the finishing line of the Boston Marathon left three people dead and more than 100 injured. The FBI has taken over co-ordination of what it described as a “potential terrorist inquiry”.
Argentine rugby union admits concern about possible incidents when England plays next June
Ahead of the coming tour to Argentina of the English national team, the head of the local Rugby Union, (UAR) Luis Castillo admitted he was concerned about possible threats from militant groups in support of ‘Argentine Malvinas’ and which have been involved in violent actions.
‘Olympic’ embarrassment for Brazil which is forced to close indefinitely major stadium
A stadium in Brazil that was due to host athletics at the 2016 Olympics has been closed indefinitely because of structural problems with its roof. The Joao Havelange stadium in Rio de Janeiro was built only six years ago. It was also being used as the main football venue in Rio, while the city's Maracana stadium is being renovated for next year's World Cup.
Brazil promises renewed Maracana stadium will be ready for inauguration match with England June 2
Brazil 2014 World Cup organising committee has guaranteed that the historic Maracana Stadium in Rio do Janeiro will be ready in time to host the FIFA Confederations Cup in June.
Young dancers perform Afro-Brazilian music to the London Royal Opera House
Young dancers performing to Afro-Brazilian music put on an energetic show Saturday to close out an educational visit by representatives from London's Royal Opera House and its Royal Ballet Company.
FIFA approves third goal-line technology licence, eligible for 2014 World Cup
Germany’s CAIROS technologies AG, the parent company of IMPIRE AG, became on Monday the third FIFA licensed Goal-line Technology (GLT) provider, after meeting all the test requirements and making it eligible to be considered for use at the 2014 World Cup, FIFA.
FIFA committed to goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil
FIFA said it is committed to using goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and could have four systems competing for selection. FIFA said it is now seeking tenders from companies which want their system to be used at the Confederations Cup in June and next year’s World Cup.
Standing ovation in Washington for youth orchestra from Uruguay
A Youth Orchestra from Uruguay which performed in the Hall of the Americas at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC received a standing ovation.
Millions celebrating the arrival of the ‘snake’ and Chinese New Year
Millions of people are celebrating Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, the most important annual holiday in much of Asia. The New Year began in China at midnight Saturday, with firework displays and family gatherings. It marked the opening of the year of the snake, taking over from the dragon.
