Topic: Cameroon

Africa Monitor Japan-Denmark: Japan joins The Netherlands in Final 16

In Group E today, the Japan-Denmark match was won by Japan 3-1. And The Netherlands ousted Cameron, moving into the Final 16 without a loss.
06/24/2010 06:32 pm

Japan beat Denmark, but why didn't Asians cheer for the Asian team?

Japan beat Denmark today, though it was unlikely that many Asians rooted for the Asian team in the match. Regional loyalties in Asia are threadbare, say academics, which means there is little 'Asian identity.'
06/24/2010 03:55 pm

Africa Monitor Paraguay vs. New Zealand starts World Cup schedule Thursday

Paraguay vs. New Zealand, Slovakia vs. Italy, Cameroon vs. Netherlands, and Denmark vs. Japan are on the World Cup schedule Thursday, June 24.
06/24/2010 09:15 am

Africa Monitor Cameroon vs. Denmark: 2-1 loss eliminates Cameroon from the World Cup

Cameroon was expected to be Africa’s best performer at the continent’s first World Cup. But its 2-1 loss to Denmark makes it the first team to crash out of the World Cup.
06/19/2010 09:19 pm

Bushmeat smuggling widespread in Paris; 5 tons smuggled in weekly

Bushmeat - monkeys, giant rats, anteaters - are illegally transferred in to Paris in large amounts. Estimates up to 5 tons per week.
06/19/2010 12:15 pm

In Pictures Vuvuzela overload

Africa Monitor World cup schedule: Drogba on bench for Portugal vs. Ivory Coast, Ronaldo looms

Portugal vs. Ivory Coast is at 10 am EST on the World Cup schedule Tuesday. The so-called 'Group of Death' match features two of the world's best players. But while Cristiano Ronaldo will be running at defenders from the first whistle, Didier Drogba will start on the bench.
06/15/2010 10:46 am

Africa Monitor Japan vs. Cameroon: Japan tames the Indomitable Lions, 1-0

After today's lackluster performance in the Japan vs. Cameroon game, the Indomitable Lions will have to do something spectacular to rescue their World Cup campaign.
06/14/2010 02:04 pm

Africa Monitor Japan vs. Cameroon: Will Eto'o deliver for Africa's best hope?

Cameroon has a central spine of experienced and talented players, including star striker, Samuel Eto’o, undoubtedly one of the best forwards in the world. Will he shine in the Japan vs. Cameroon match?
06/14/2010 11:21 am

Africa Monitor World Cup schedule Monday: Netherlands vs. Denmark, and two more matches

Netherlands vs. Denmark kicks off the South Africa World Cup schedule Monday, followed by Japan vs. Cameroon and Italy vs. Paraguay.
06/14/2010 10:34 am

Africa Monitor Holland vs. Denmark: Will the men in orange perform in this World Cup?

The Dutch shouldn’t find too much to worry them in Group E. Denmark are a so-so side, who are likely to battle it out with Cameroon for second spot behind the men in orange.
06/14/2010 08:48 am

South Africa World Cup 101: Why is the World Cup such a big deal?

Like the Olympics, the South Africa World Cup stirs deep strains of national pride. But unlike the Olympics, there’s only one sport to focus on, and it’s not about individual feats in highly specialized events.
06/11/2010 11:41 am

South Africa World Cup 101: Who’s favored to win it all?

Brazil and Spain are favorites to win the World Cup, but three solid African teams have a legitimate shot at surviving deep into the tournament, as does the US.
06/11/2010 11:41 am

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/10

In Pictures Crazy World Cup fans

Gallery Top 10 players to watch in the World Cup

World Cup Schedule: over 60 matches to determine the best in the world

The World Cup schedule has been announced by event organizers in South Africa. There will be over 60 matches, beginning Friday, to determine the world's best soccer nation.
06/08/2010 01:13 pm

Decoder Wire Tighter sanctions on North Korea: Like squeezing lemon juice from a walnut?

The US wants to tighten sanctions on North Korea. Can it tighten economic sanctions on a country without much of an economy?
06/04/2010 05:22 pm

Turkey's work on Iran nuclear deal shows emerging diplomatic power

While the US has continued to press for UN Security Council sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, Turkey's high-profile role in brokering a nuclear deal with Tehran is just the latest sign of an emerging diplomatic power.
05/19/2010 07:01 pm

Catholic sexual abuse scandal sharpens church rift over what a priest should be

Progressive Catholics and theologians in the US and Europe say the Vatican's model of a priest is outdated. The global sexual abuse scandal has sharpened the church's inner struggle over how to reform that model.
05/02/2010 06:00 pm

World's 18 most endangered spoken languages

The UN Atlas of Endangered Languages lists 18 languages with only one remaining speaker. With about one language disappearing every two weeks, some of these have probably already died off.
04/27/2010 06:18 pm

In Pictures Pope Benedict XVI

Doh! Your new friend on Facebook might be the FBI.

Think you can hide out in cyberspace? Think again. The FBI is all over Facebook, Twitter, and other sites.
03/16/2010 02:05 pm

March Madness: your five-minute guide

With the 'March Madness' NCAA men's basketball tournament set to begin Tuesday, here's a quick list of fun facts on the 65-team field. Which team has the longest current winning streak, you ask?
03/15/2010 06:23 pm

Beware the Ides of March? A look at March 15 in history

Julius Caesar was forewarned about the "Ides of March." March 15 wasn't his best day.
03/15/2010 10:20 am