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North Korea bans fun, alcohol and birthdays for a week to mark 11th anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il

North Korea bans fun, alcohol and birthdays for a week to mark 11th anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il

North Korea has announced a seven-day period of mourning to mark the 11th anniversary of the death of former leader Kim Jong Il, and no singing, drinking or celebrating will be allowed, according to reports.    The government has ordered its citizens to maintain an attitude of solemn reflection on the life of …

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Quiz! Can you name the Belgium line-up from the 2014 World Cup match against South Korea?

Jan Vertonghen of Belgium scores his team

Three minutes on the clock, 14 players to guess. Remember to tweet your scores @FourFourTwo (opens in new tab) and share with your mates. NOW TRY Quiz! Can you name the Brazil line-up from the 1994 World Cup match against Sweden? Golden generations, eh? We know all about them in England. And now, the Belgians do, …

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Football legend, Pele reveals he will watch Brazil’s World Cup last-16 match against South Korea from hospital as he continues to battle against Covid and an infection

Football legend, Pele reveals he will watch Brazil

Football legend,  Pele has revealed he will be ‘rooting’ for Brazil as he watches their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea from the hospital.   The 82-year-old, who won the World Cup in his career three times in 1958, 1962, and 1970, is in the hospital to treat a respiratory infection that was …

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I was telling an opponent to shut up – Ronaldo denies being angry with Portugal’s coach after being substituted during match with South Korea

I was telling an opponent to shut up - Ronaldo denies being angry with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that his angry reaction after being substituted against South Korea was aimed at an opponent and not Portugal’s manager, Fernando Santos.   Before Ronaldo explained what happened, Portuguese media had reported that he was mumbling “You’re in a f*cking hurry to sub me off” before leaving the pitch. …

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North Korea aims to have the world’s strongest nuclear force – Kim Jong Un says

North Korea aims to have the world

  North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has stated his country’s intention is to have the world’s most powerful nuclear force. The Sunday, November 27 announcement comes as he promoted dozens of military officers involved in the recent launch of a new ballistic missile, North Korean state media reports.   Kim …

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