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Thursday, 15 July 2010
24 hours in pictures
A selection of the best images from around the world
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Princess Letizia, Leonor & Sofia Celebrate World Cup Champions In Style (PHOTOS, POLL)
Watches this Princess Letizia, Leonor & Sofia Celebrate World Cup Champions In Style (PHOTOS, POLL)
The Spanish royal family celebrated with the FIFA 2010 World Cup winning team on Monday, meaning Princess Letizia was on hand to congratulate the soccer studs in style. For the occasion, she repeated her bold shoulder look: a one-shouldered blue blouse, white pants and beige heels. But her daughters Leonor and Sofia really stole the sartorial show, wearing jerseys and already participating in their mother's love of chic footwear. Take a look:
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The Spanish royal family celebrated with the FIFA 2010 World Cup winning team on Monday, meaning Princess Letizia was on hand to congratulate the soccer studs in style. For the occasion, she repeated her bold shoulder look: a one-shouldered blue blouse, white pants and beige heels. But her daughters Leonor and Sofia really stole the sartorial show, wearing jerseys and already participating in their mother's love of chic footwear. Take a look:
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Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days
Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days
Worldwide earthquakes with M4.5+ located by USGS and Contributing Agencies.
(Earthquakes with M2.5+ within the United States and adjacent areas.)
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Worldwide earthquakes with M4.5+ located by USGS and Contributing Agencies.
(Earthquakes with M2.5+ within the United States and adjacent areas.)
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Sunday, 11 July 2010
Now for the Olympics, says man who brought World Cup to South Africa
The worlds so Now for the Olympics, says man who brought World Cup to South Africa
The man who worked for 16 years to deliver the World Cup in South Africa has claimed it achieved an "image makeover" for the country and pointed the way towards a possible bid for the Olympics.
Danny Jordaan, chief executive of the 2010 organising committee, said that South Africa's widely commended hosting of the tournament, despite doubts in the years leading up to it, had changed international perceptions of the country.
"This World Cup has helped change the image of South Africa, achieved an image makeover of the country, almost a rebranding of the country. And also a demonstration of the capacity of the country," he said.
The infrastructure investment required to deliver Africa's first World Cup was the subject of intense argument, but organisers consistently claimed that changing perceptions of potential investors and tourists would be a key benefit.
Jordaan said that more than 3 million people watched the 64 matches live, making it the third best attended World Cup. Another 3 million watched in fan parks in South Africa and 4 million more in international fan parks, an innovation that saw large crowds watching on big screens in Berlin, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City and elsewhere.
Jordaan paid tribute to the South African public for embracing the tournament and backing other teams once Bafana Bafana narrowly went out in the group stages.
"The South African team dropped out in the first round and they started supporting every other nation – they supported England, Brazil, Argentina," he said.
"Every South African, if you walk in the street and talk to them, feels an immense sense of pride. "They are very proud of what has been achieved and very happy with the infrastructure that has been delivered for the purpose of this World Cup. Overall, there's a very, very positive spirit in the country."
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The man who worked for 16 years to deliver the World Cup in South Africa has claimed it achieved an "image makeover" for the country and pointed the way towards a possible bid for the Olympics.
Danny Jordaan, chief executive of the 2010 organising committee, said that South Africa's widely commended hosting of the tournament, despite doubts in the years leading up to it, had changed international perceptions of the country.
"This World Cup has helped change the image of South Africa, achieved an image makeover of the country, almost a rebranding of the country. And also a demonstration of the capacity of the country," he said.
The infrastructure investment required to deliver Africa's first World Cup was the subject of intense argument, but organisers consistently claimed that changing perceptions of potential investors and tourists would be a key benefit.
Jordaan said that more than 3 million people watched the 64 matches live, making it the third best attended World Cup. Another 3 million watched in fan parks in South Africa and 4 million more in international fan parks, an innovation that saw large crowds watching on big screens in Berlin, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City and elsewhere.
Jordaan paid tribute to the South African public for embracing the tournament and backing other teams once Bafana Bafana narrowly went out in the group stages.
"The South African team dropped out in the first round and they started supporting every other nation – they supported England, Brazil, Argentina," he said.
"Every South African, if you walk in the street and talk to them, feels an immense sense of pride. "They are very proud of what has been achieved and very happy with the infrastructure that has been delivered for the purpose of this World Cup. Overall, there's a very, very positive spirit in the country."
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Friday, 9 July 2010
World Cup 2010 begins in South Africa
Watches his 11 july final World Cup 2010 begins in South Africa
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa got under way with a spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony at the 94,000-capacity Soccer City in Johannesburg.
The ceremony was followed by the first game of the tournament between the hosts and Mexico, which ended 1-1.
Africa is staging the World Cup for the first time, with 32 nations competing in 64 games until the final on 11 July.
Nelson Mandela was due to attend the opening ceremony but withdrew following the death of his great-granddaughter.
Zenani Mandela, 13, died in a car crash when travelling home from the pre-World Cup concert in Johannesburg on Thursday.
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There is a feeling that this World Cup can have a profound impact on how the continent of Africa is perceived by the millions watching from abroad
She was one of the 91-year-old anti-apartheid icon's nine great-grandchildren.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation released a statement saying it would be "inappropriate" for Mandela, a former South African president, to be at the opening ceremony.
"We are sure that South Africans and people all over the world will stand in solidarity with Mr Mandela and his family in the aftermath of this tragedy," added the statement.
"We continue to believe that the World Cup is a momentous and historic occasion for South Africa and the continent and we are certain it will be a huge success."
The 40-minute ceremony began with a five-plane military flypast over the stadium, which resembles a huge African cooking pot.
A group of drummers and dancers performed a 'Welcome to Africa' song that included an introduction to all 10 tournament's venues.
The next sequence saw a gigantic beetle show off its football skills with the Jabulani - the official football of the finals - before large pieces of cloth were used to show a map of the continent.
Musicians and artists from the other African finalists - Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria - also had their chance to perform in a joint sequence.
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The 2010 World Cup in South Africa got under way with a spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony at the 94,000-capacity Soccer City in Johannesburg.
The ceremony was followed by the first game of the tournament between the hosts and Mexico, which ended 1-1.
Africa is staging the World Cup for the first time, with 32 nations competing in 64 games until the final on 11 July.
Nelson Mandela was due to attend the opening ceremony but withdrew following the death of his great-granddaughter.
Zenani Mandela, 13, died in a car crash when travelling home from the pre-World Cup concert in Johannesburg on Thursday.
PAUL FLETCHER'S BLOG
There is a feeling that this World Cup can have a profound impact on how the continent of Africa is perceived by the millions watching from abroad
She was one of the 91-year-old anti-apartheid icon's nine great-grandchildren.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation released a statement saying it would be "inappropriate" for Mandela, a former South African president, to be at the opening ceremony.
"We are sure that South Africans and people all over the world will stand in solidarity with Mr Mandela and his family in the aftermath of this tragedy," added the statement.
"We continue to believe that the World Cup is a momentous and historic occasion for South Africa and the continent and we are certain it will be a huge success."
The 40-minute ceremony began with a five-plane military flypast over the stadium, which resembles a huge African cooking pot.
A group of drummers and dancers performed a 'Welcome to Africa' song that included an introduction to all 10 tournament's venues.
The next sequence saw a gigantic beetle show off its football skills with the Jabulani - the official football of the finals - before large pieces of cloth were used to show a map of the continent.
Musicians and artists from the other African finalists - Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria - also had their chance to perform in a joint sequence.
© MMX
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
BBC World News: 'World News Today' (2010)
We are know understanding the BBC World News: 'World News Today' (2010)
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BBC World News: 'World News Today' (2010)
Now watched being new video enjoy BBC World News: 'World News Today' (2010)
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