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Chinese pronunciation of Obama: "Ao-ba-ma" or "Ou-ba-ma"?
In today’s international press review, we look at Barack Obama’s first official visit to Asia.
Afghanistan - football - France - French politics - Ireland - Nicolas Sarkozy - Ségolène Royal - Socialist Party - World Cup
World Cup Qualifiers: "Ireland is ready to fight back"
In today’s French press review, we look at the press’ reaction to France’s victory against Ireland in the World Cup Qualifiers over the week-end.
FOOTBALL - BRAZIL
Iconic Maracana stadium to shut down for three years
Maracana will shut its doors in February 2010 for the next three years. Rio de Janeiro's most famous football stadium will undergo a facelift ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
SWIMMING - WORLD CUP
Phelps breaks own 200m mens butterfly record
14-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps improved his world record of 1:52.03 at 200m butterfly by winning the race in 1:51:51. A sweet revenge after the American suffered a shock defeat in the 200m freestyle on Tuesday.
SWIMMING - WORLD CUP
Biedermann triumphs in 200m freestyle, breaks Phelps' record
Germany's Paul Biedermann not only delivered Michael Phelps (pictured) first defeat since 2005 in winning the 200m freestyle, he also broke Phelps’ world record. Four world records were smashed at the Rome championships on Tuesday alone.
SWIMMING - WORLD CUP
Biedermann breaks 200m freestyle record and beats Phelps
Paul Biedermann has won the 200m freestyle final at the world swimming championship. The German swam 1'42'', beating America's Michael Phelps and his Beijing Olympic world record.
RUGBY
Japan to be the first Asian country to host a World Cup in 2019
The International Rugby Association has confirmed that England will hold the Rugby World Cup in 2015, and that Japan will be the first Asian country to ever host the competition in 2019. The next World Cup in 2011 will be hosted by New Zealand.
SOUTH AFRICA
Construction workers agree to end strike
South African builders have agreed to end a week-long strike that has disrupted work on stadiums for the 2010 World Cup, the main union involved reported. The strike has raised concerns about whether South Africa will be ready for the tournament.
SOUTH AFRICA
Wage deal could end construction workers' strike
South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers and employers have agreed on a plan for better wages which could end a strike that has been threatening to delay work on stadiums for the 2010 World Cup.
human rights - Niger - Nigeria - referendum - South Africa - World Cup
Violence in Niger over consitutional reforms
In this edition: A proposed referendum that would allow President Tandja to run a third term sparks violence in Niger; Shell accused of complicity in human rights abuses in Nigeria and South Africa counts down to the World Cup.
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