U.S. presses China on human rights

BEIJING: The United States Wednesday “forcefully” pressed China on festering maritime rows and human rights, even as the two countries vowed to seek cooperation rather than confrontation.
Opening two days of talks between the world’s two largest economic powers, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned his Chinese counterparts that it would be “unacceptable” to try to create a new status quo in the South and East China Seas, where Beijing is in dispute with its neighbors...........

The best goals from the 2014 Brazil World Cup

 

Reuters

The 2014 World Cup has produced several goals of outstanding quality. The following are five of the best so far according to Reuters.James Rodriguez (Colombia 2 Uruguay 0)Rodriguez had already caught the eye in the first round but his opener against Uruguay in the Round of 16 confirmed him as one of the players of the tournament.
After a bit of head tennis on the edge of the Uruguayan box midway through the first half, the ball arched toward Rodriguez, 25 meters out.
He had the presence of mind to glance over his shoulder to check the positioning of the Uruguayan goalkeeper before chesting the ball down and, in one fluid movement, turning and firing a left-foot volley in off the underside of the crossbar.

Germany want fourth WC to fill hole in their soul

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 Brazil is Defeated at Their Home To Germany

  

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Germany want fourth WC to fill hole in their soul

Reuters

SANTO ANDRE, Brazil: History weighs heavily on the shoulders of football players from Germany, a country that latches on to the glory of its three World Cup titles with special reverence – in part due to a shortage of national heroes after its belligerent 20th century.Winning trophies, and especially the World Cup, is special in countries almost everywhere but for Germans the dreams, aspirations and identity of the entire nation are closely linked to their success – or failure – in the four-yearly tournament...........................

Now All eyes on Messi and Robben with Rio in sight

Reuters

SAO PAULO, Brazil: The Netherlands are one win away from a second straight World Cupfinal while opponents Argentina head into Wednesday's last-four clash looking to end their 24-year wait for a place in the biggest game of all.Two teams with a rich tradition and an abundance of motivation should produce a close game, characterised by tight marking, disciplined defense and threats on the break as they bd to reach the July 13 final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana.But for all the expectation, all the history and all the focus on the tactical approaches ofAlejandro Sabella and Louis van Gaal, the clash at the Corinthians arena is likely to come down to how two individuals seize the moment.

Malaysia will suffer if Islam is used as a political weapon

Recently, the highest court in Malaysia ruled that the Catholic Church could not use the word “Allah” in its publication, The Herald. The government argued that the word is unique to Islam, and restricted its use to Muslims. This goes against the established fact that non-Muslims have used the word “Allah” since time immemorial in the Middle East and other parts of the Islamic world.
Few were surprised by the ruling. Christians and other minorities in Malaysia knew that the issue was not really about the usage of the word “Allah,” but rather a show of political force about who really rules the country......................