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SAfrican politican hits out at World Cup critics
A South African politician hit out at the criticism of South Africa's readiness to host the football World Cup on Wednesday, saying it's only because it's an African country. With three months to go until the tournament kicks off, chairman of the parliament committee on sport and recreation Butana Komphela said the country's preparations have come under unfair scrutiny.
World stocks up modestly; pound takes another hit
World stock markets rose modestly Wednesday, though trading was listless as investors looked for direction. The British pound continued to founder following weak industrial output figures.
Campbell still has World Cup ambition
Veteran Arsenal defender Sol Campbell believes he could yet make a dramatic return to England duty in this year's World Cup finals in South Africa.
Tourism eyes sunnier days as world's top fair opens
The world's largest tourism fair, the ITB, kicked off Wednesday in Berlin with the global travel industry hoping for better times following a crisis-hit 2009.
Optimist Ronaldinho eyes next two World Cups
Ronaldinho is confident of a securing place in Brazil's World Cup squad despite coach Dunga's apparent dismissal of the forward as part of his plans.
Janka takes World Cup lead; Austria shut out for season
Carlo Janka of Switzerland won the final downhill of the season to take the overall World Cup lead on Wednesday with three races remaining.
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