Brazil unrest could flare anew during papal visit
Brazil's social turmoil over poor public services and endemic political corruption appears to have abated but could flare again during Pope Francis' visit later this month.
Brazil leader pushes for reform as FIFA hails Confed Cup
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Friday raced to build support for reforms in response to nationwide protests as the head of world football hailed the Brazil-hosted Confederations Cup as the "best ever."
More protests as Brazilian street speaks
A new wave of street protests swept Brazil on Sunday amid mounting popular support for demands for wide-ranging institutional reform and investment in crumbling public services.
Rousseff says Brazil can do better, slams violence
Embattled president Dilma Rousseff admitted in a televised address that Brazil can do better and pledged to do more to fight corruption.
One million march in Brazil's escalating protests
At least one million people rallied across Brazil on Thursday in escalating mass demonstrations over the quality of public services and the high cost of staging the World Cup.
Brazil fare hikes rolled back in victory for protests
Brazil's two biggest cities on Wednesday rolled back transit fare hikes that had triggered massive protests as demonstrators clashed with police outside a Confederations Cup match.
Rousseff vows to listen to Brazil's protesting youths
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff tried to get ahead of a wave of popular protest Tuesday, vowing to listen to the complaints of youths angered by the cost of staging the World Cup.
World Cup visitors: beware of Brazil's sky-high prices
Tourists planning to flock to Brazil for the World Cup a year from now should brace for some of the world's highest housing, restaurant and transport prices.
Canoeing: Kazakhstan athlete third at 2nd stage of World Cup
Kazakhstan athlete Sergey Yemelyanov came third after the second stage of the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup II in Racice, Czech Republic.
Football: Kazakhstan's rivals for 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification determined
Kazakhstan women's national football team will play against France, Finland, Austria, Hungary and Bulgaria in the qualification tournament.
Speedskating: Kazakhstan wins worlds first time
Denis Kuzin won gold at the Speedskating World Cup for the first time in the history of Kazakhstan's speedskating.
Football: Spain, England look for away joy
World champions Spain and perennial underachieving title contenders England face tough 2014 World Cup qualifying away trips to their respective group leaders France and Montenegro on Tuesday.
Kazakhstan Taekwon-do fighter won silver in World Cup
Young Kazakhstan Taekwon-do fighter won silver in the Taekwon-do World Cup.
Football/Olympics: Sex motels revamp for World Cup, Olympics
A shortage of hotel rooms has led Rio authorities to invest millions of dollars to convert raunchy motels to accommodate the legions of tourists expected for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 summer Olympics.
Skiing: Kazakhstan skiers win team sprint in Quebec
Kazakhstan’s Nikolay Chebotko and Denis Volotka won Men Free team sprint at the Third Cross-Country World Cup in Quebec, Canada.
Skating: Essamambo and Gentselev taking part in Speed Skating World Cup
The Asian World Speed Skating Cup that was due to take place in Astana was officially cancelled because China, Japan and Korea refused to participate.
Skating: Kazakhstan speed skaters won team sprint in China
Kazakhstan's speed skaters Aleksandr Glushenko, Viktor Glushenko and Denis Kuzin covered the distance in 1 minute and 23.48 seconds.
New city to rise around Brazil World Cup venue
As Brazil builds new venues for the 2014 World Cup, one project stands out for its outsized ambition: the Pernambuco stadium is set to be the centerpiece of a whole new city.
Kazakhstan to host Mixed Martial Arts World Cup in 2012
Kazakhstan will host Mixed Martial Arts World Cup in 2012.
Kyzylorda student won Kickboxing World Cup
Kyzylorda resident Zhalgasbay Abshekenov has won Kickboxing World Cup in Anapa, Russia.
