FIFA to study PSSI congress aftermath: Delegate

A representative of the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) congress that continued despite an order to disband says that world soccer governing body FIFA will evaluate the congress’ outcome. “We have received an email reply from FIFA director of Member Associations and the Development Thierry Regenass saying that the federation would first study the results of the congress,” Tuti Dau, a delegate from Persepal Palangkaraya soccer club, told...

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PSSI leadership row ‘political wrangling between party elites’

The row over the national soccer association's leadership has turned into political wrangling between a number of elites in political parties vying for power in the organization, House of Representatives deputy speaker Pramono Anung says.The politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said Tuesday that the PSSI debacle was no longer about the fight to improve soccer management in the country.“Wrangling between political...

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Analysis: Libya mission is clouded by confusion

President Barack Obama said he was setting clear and unmistakable terms for the US role in Libya: It would be limited, lasting days not weeks and its purpose was to protect Libyan citizens. But that's not the way it's turned out. Less than a week later, the mission has been clouded by confusion, questions about who's in charge and who's doing what - all while the killing of civilians is going on. The Pentagon claims success in establishing an effective...

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Terry Captain Again; Ferdinand Snubs Capello Talks

After deciding to reinstate John Terry as England captain, coach Fabio Capello claimed Rio Ferdinand rejected a chance to hear why the armband was taken off him. Capello planned to explain to Ferdinand at Manchester United's Champions League match against Marseille why Terry has been forgiven for his off-field conduct. The 32-year-old Ferdinand didn't play on Tuesday because of a calf injury that could rule him out for the rest of the season. Injuries...

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Liverpool beats Sunderland 2-0 in Premier League

Dirk Kuyt's controversial penalty and an individual effort by Luis Suarez earned Liverpool a 2-0 win at Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday. Kuyt opened the scoring from the spot in the 34th minute even though the tackle by Sunderland defender John Mensah, who was later shown a straight red for a professional foul, brought down Jay Spearing outside the area. Suarez wrapped up victory in the 77th, running along the byline and fooling goalkeeper...

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Acid Rain Is Predicted in Japan

Acid rain is predicted to threaten Japan following a blast from the Fukushima nuclear reactor that had a small leak due to the earthquake and tsunami in the country's sunrise. The Japanese government warned its citizens to prepare for a jacket and umbrella. Embassy in Tokyo released it in Twitter, Saturday (03/12/2011). Electricity in Tokyo also be going out tonight within 1-2 hours. However, the exact time is unknown. Previously it was reported...

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An Earthquake in Japan

TOKYO - An earthquake in Japan continues to make a panicked residents residing in the country. Several residents testified directly about the earthquake measuring 8.8 Richter scale (SR). A resident named Matsui Kazuhisa preach condition that occurs in Japan today, preaching the current condition of Tokyo through mailist KAJI-kai in yahoo. "Dear KAJIers, I was in Tokyo. The first earthquake occurred before 3 pm Japan time. Strong and rocking for...

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