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International

Pope to World Cup: Overcome racism, greed in sport

Courier Newsroom - June 12, 2014

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has a message for the World Cup: Let football be a showcase for teamwork and solidarity, not an...

International

Iraq Sunni militant group vows to march on Baghdad

Courier Newsroom - June 12, 2014

BAGHDAD (AP) — The al-Qaida-inspired group that captured two key Sunni-dominated cities in Iraq this week vowed on Thursday to march on to Baghdad,...

Entertainment

Spanish conductor Rafael Fruehbeck dead at 80

Courier Newsroom - June 11, 2014

MADRID (AP) - Rafael Fruehbeck de Burgos, one of Spain's most prestigious conductors who performed with dozens of orchestras around the world, has died....

Entertainment

Review: 'Edge of Tomorrow' the right kind of rerun

Courier Newsroom - June 4, 2014

The time-shifting sci-fi thriller "Edge of Tomorrow" has perfectly encapsulated what it is to be a summertime moviegoer. We're dropped into a battlefield of...

Sports

Stephens is last American woman standing at French Open

Courier Newsroom - June 1, 2014

PARIS (AP) — If there truly is a secret to the success Sloane Stephens enjoys at Grand Slam tournaments, she isn't willing to share...

Sports

Serena and Venus lose in 2nd round at French Open

Courier Newsroom - May 28, 2014

PARIS (AP) — Instead of playing each other this week at the French Open, Serena and Venus Williams will both be heading home early. The...

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Lavish weddings the norm for celebrity Romeos

Courier Newsroom - May 23, 2014

PARIS (AP) — As Romeo said: "My bounty is as boundless as the sea ... the more I give to thee, the more I...

International

FIFA VP frustrated with Italy, Spain over racism

Courier Newsroom - May 21, 2014

LONDON (AP) - FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb condemned "deep rooted racism" in Italy on Wednesday after Mario Balotelli was racially abused while training...

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