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Soccer-Less democracy makes for an easier World Cup - Valcke
ReutersZURICH, April 24 (Reuters) - Too much democracy can be a hindrance when organising a World Cup, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Wednesday. Valcke said one of the reasons FIFA had encountered difficulties in organising the 2014 World Cup in...Tags: Sports Organizations, Vladimir Putin, FIFA World Cup, Soccer, Political Systems
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Soccer: Less democracy makes for an easier World Cup - Valcke
ReutersZURICH (Reuters) - Too much democracy can be a hindrance when organizing a World Cup, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Wednesday. Valcke said one of the reasons FIFA had encountered difficulties in organizing the 2014 World Cup in Brazil...Tags: Sports Organizations, Vladimir Putin, Soccer, FIFA World Cup, Political Systems
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Iceland president to visit Maine
Portland Press Herald, MaineThe president of Iceland will be in Maine next month to show his support for Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that has made Portland its North American hub for trans-Atlantic container service. President olafur Ragnar Grimsson will be the keynote...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Freedom of the Press, Global Expansion, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Government
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Expulsion warning
Gulf Daily News, Manama, BahrainCHILDREN could be expelled for missing classes at a government school repeatedly targeted by rioters. Strict new measures have been introduced in the hope of curbing absenteeism at Al Jabreya Boys Technical School in Zinj. Text messages were yesterday...Tags: Manama (Bahrain), Bahrain, Teaching and Learning, Government, Politics
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Irate Italian president to begin talks on new coalition
Reuters* Prime minister-designate expected within days * Napolitano warns parties to stop bickering and cooperate * Former premier Giuliano Amato seen in pole position By Philip Pullella ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Italy's president launches urgent talks on...Tags: Rome (Italy), Stand-up Comedy, Parliament, Entertainment Events, Italy
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Italy: Napolitano 'could not refuse' second presidential term
Adnkronos International, RomeItaly's 87-year-old head of state Giorgio Napolitano said on Monday that Italy's protracted political crisis had left him with no alternative but to accept a second seven-year mandate after he was re-elected president on Saturday. "Whatever it may...Tags: Rome (Italy), Lobbying, Parliament, Italy, Mario Monti
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School riots condemned
Gulf Daily News, Manama, BahrainATTACKS on one of Bahrain's biggest government schools and rioting in its vicinity yesterday has been condemned by a government minister. Minister of State for Information Affairs Sameera Rajab said such incidents are rejected by countries all over...Tags: Manama (Bahrain), Bahrain, Government, Teaching and Learning, Politics
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Clamp on media 'hate campaign'
Gulf Daily News, Manama, BahrainTOUGH action could be taken against international media waging a "hate campaign" against Bahrain, warned a top minister. Minister of State for Information Affairs Sameera Rajab said several news organisations would be dealt with seriously for distorting...Tags: Manama (Bahrain), Bahrain, Open-Wheel Racing, BBC, Government
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NEWSMAKER-Giorgio Napolitano, Italy's reluctant president
Reuters* 87-year-old head of state yields to appeals * Must seek deal on government or call new elections * His previous calls for unity have had little impact * One week ago he said second term would be ridiculous By James Mackenzie ROME, April 20...Tags: Rome (Italy), Italy, Parliament, Mario Monti, G7
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BRIEF: A record 6 million visit Janadriyah festival
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaA record 6 million people, including foreigners, visited the 28th Janadriyah heritage and culture festival that ended here last night. The popular festival opened 15 days ago with a camel race in a somewhat subdued spirit because of the death of...Tags: Saudi Arabia, Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz al Saud, Arts and Culture, China, Government
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Partial audit of Venezuela vote to be conducted
Caribbean News Now, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsCARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan officials agreed on Thursday to audit a significant portion of the votes cast in Sunday's contested presidential election. Opposition candidate Henrique Capriles lost the election to Nicolas Maduro by fewer than 300,...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Nicolas Maduro, Judges, Voting
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Italian President Napolitano elected for second term
ReutersROME, April 20 (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano was elected for a second term on Saturday following a last minute deal among party chiefs to break the deadlock after five previous ballots failed to produce a winner. With the support of...Tags: Government, Elections, Politics
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