All doping tests at Confederations Cup negative - FIFA
FIFA said that 379 tests were carried out on players at the eight-team tournament, which finished at the start of this month. The event acts as a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup in the same
Mon Jul 24 2017
Brazil Anti-World Cup protests turn violent in So Paulo
With less than five months before the June 12 kick-off Brazil is facing the same kind of social rumblings that marred last year's Confederations Cup dress rehearsal.
Sun Jan 26 2014
Football: Maracana magic as Brazil steamroller Spain
Brazil destroyed world and European champions Spain 3-0 to win a third straight Confederations Cup title Brazil with a dazzling display of football.
Mon Jul 01 2013
It's a no go for Rio's poor to protest
More than 1.5 million people have taken to the streets across Brazil during the Confederations Cup to protest poor public services as well as the cost of staging this event and next year's World Cup.
Sat Jun 29 2013
Football: Paulinho edges semi-final slog for Brazil
A towering Paulinho header saw Brazil edge Uruguay 2-1 on Wednesday in an ill-tempered Confederations Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte.
Wed Jun 26 2013
Brazilians cry foul over football costs, corruption
The Confederations Cup to demonstrate en masse and voice their indignation as representatives of a dissatisfied middle class that has swelled over the last decade.
Wed Jun 19 2013
Mario Balotelli seals the first win for Italy
A goal from Mario Balotelli sealed a win for Italy as they beat Mexico 2-1 in their Confederations Cup Group A opener.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Brazil Olympics stadium shuts over roof problems
Brazil's preparations for the World Cup and Olympic Games have run into further difficulties after the authorities indefinitely closed a Rio de Janeiro stadium because of roof problems
Thu Mar 28 2013
Goal-line technology and how it works
Goal-line Technology will be in place for this year's Confederations Cup in Brazil, as a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup when it will be fully operational.
Sun Feb 24 2013
Brazil to host Chile in Confed Cup warm-up
Five-time world champions Brazil will host Chile on April 24 at Belo Horizonte in a warm-up friendly for the Confederations Cup.
Tue Feb 19 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024