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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 11/09
Paris Hilton, meet Japan's hardline policy on drugs

Paris Hilton was denied entry to Japan Tuesday because of her conviction for cocaine possession in the US earlier this week.
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Germany vs Spain: Three reasons why Germany will win

Superior organization and a lethal attacking force will propel Germany to victory in Wednesday's Spain vs Germany semifinal. Oh, and then there's Miroslav Klose. Watch out, Spain!
Argentina fans who doubted Diego Maradona: 'Please forgive us!'

After leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup championship with his notorious 'hand of god,' Diego Maradona fell from grace among countrymen. He's now proving himself again as a soccer icon.
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Germany vs Argentina: Three reasons Germany will likely win

Germany vs Argentina is at 10 am ET on Saturday, July 3. Germany is favored because of Argentina's poor coaching, weak defense, and tendency to underperform at the World Cup.
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Netherlands vs Slovakia: Shades of Clockwork Orange as Robben returns

Holland has been overlooked in this World Cup. But in today’s Netherlands vs Slovakia match, Arjen Robben returned to make the world take notice of the men in orange.
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Mexico vs. Argentina: History repeats itself as Argentina advance to face Germany

For the second straight World Cup, Argentina outclassed Mexico in the first game of the second round. This Mexico vs. Argentina game, however, included a controversial first goal on a terrible call by the referee.
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Mexico vs. Argentina: Why El Tri will struggle to challenge Lionel Messi's Argentina

Mexico has proven itself to be a tough squad in this World Cup, but can they contain Lionel Messi – Argentina's new Maradona – in today's Mexico vs. Argentina match?
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Argentina beats Greece, 2-0, even with seven starters sitting out

Argentina easily beat Greece, even after coach Diego Maradona decided to rest seven starters. Argentina will now face Mexico in the second round, setting the scene for a spectacular rematch of their 2006 face-off.
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US vs. Slovenia ends in 2-2 tie: US soccer still alive (video)

US vs. Slovenia ended in a controversial 2-2 tie after Mali referee Koman Colibaly disqualified American Maurice Edu’s 85th minute goal. Underdogs again, the US soccer team is exactly where it likes to be.
Higuain Hat Trick emulates Batistuta, gets Argentina big win

Higuain Hat Trick: Gonzalo Higuain scored Argentina's first hat trick at a World Cup in 12 years.
Africa Monitor
Playing like a World Cup champ, Argentina trounces South Korea 4-1

Gonzalo Higuaín scored three goals alone, lifting Argentina over South Korea and showing that they are serious contenders in the South Africa World Cup.
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Argentina vs. Nigeria: Argentina wins, now faces a strong South Korea

In Argentina vs. Nigeria, Argentina's narrow 1-0 victory might have been greater but for Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyema's outstanding match. Argentina next faces South Korea, which easily beat Greece 2-0.
Africa Monitor
Argentina vs. Nigeria: Big test for Argentina's coach Maradona

Argentina coach Diego Armando Maradona was a brilliant player. But as national team manager, there's been more trouble than brilliance – like some of his team picks, for example.
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.
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World Cup qualifier: France gets a hand in win over Ireland

France prevailed in World Cup qualifier over Ireland. A handball by Thierry Henry allowed him to tap the ball to teammate William Gallas, who headed it in for a goal.

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Bill Morse stands outside the Landmine Museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia, wearing the Army uniform of the pro-Western Lon Nol government (1970-75).

From the good life to digging up land mines in Cambodia

While living in Palm Springs, Calif., with retirement looming, Bill Morse chose to move to Cambodia to help activist Aki Ra rid the country of land mines that kill and maim.