Rios drug war PICS

After recent efforts by officials to pacify Rio's drug and gang-related violence ahead of the upcoming the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics Games, drug gangs struck out last week - attacking police stations and staging mass robberies.

After days of preparation, Brazilian security forces launched a raid in the Complexo de Alemo, where between 500 and 600 drug traffickers were holed up. At least 42 people were killed in the violence last week

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http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/rios_drug_war.html

World Cup Final Most Tweeted Event in Twitters History

Twitter revealed today on the Twitter Blog some statistics regarding the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup.

According to the company, the World Cup final match between Spain and Netherlands was the most tweeted event in Twitters history.

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http://erictric.com/2010/07/16/world-cup-final-most-tweeted-event-in-twitters-history/

Larissa Riquelme Naked Pledge Ends In Heartbreak PICTURES

Larissa Riquelme, a gorgeous lingerie model who promised to run naked through the streets of Asuncion if Paraguay won the World Cup, saw her nudity pledge end in heartbreak on Saturday.

Her national team held on tight against heavily favored Spain, but the Spaniards ultimately prevailed with a late goal.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/03/larissa-riquelme-naked-pl_n_634886.html

Top 10 Most Annoying Sounds

Vuvuzelas have been all the buzz at the 2010 World Cup, but not in a good way.

Here's a look at some other sounds that are not music to our ears. Yes, if you snore you are annoying.

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http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1996489_1996488_1996504,00.html

South Africa warns against crime ahead of World Cup

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) � South Africa on Thursday urged World Cup visitors to exercise caution against crime, after two groups of journalists were robbed ahead of the opening match.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100610/wl_africa_afp/safricacrimefblwc2010

The World Cup Doesnt Need the United States WSJcom

Strong U.S. ticket sales and better results on the pitch haven't impressed FIFA.

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704575304575297040201936332.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTop