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 Moscow |
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  Putin stands firm on Syria crisis  | Russia's President Vladimir Putin has resisted diplomatic pressure from Western nations to support tougher action against Syria's government | |
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| Jun.3 |
Paris |
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World No. 1 Azarenka upset to Cibulkova
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| Jun.4 |
Beijing |
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Putin arrives for key China visit New
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| Jun.5 |
Moscow |
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Russia MPs back new protest bill
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Beijing |
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China and Russia in group talks
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| Jun.6 |
Paris |
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Sharapova advances to French Open semifinals
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| Jun.7 |
 Paris |
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 Back at No. 1, Sharapova into final  6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 4-seeded Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the semifinals at Roland Garros
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| Jun.8 |
 Poland |
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 Euro 2012 starts, Russia win, Poland held Map of Warsaw Poland Russia is thumping 4-1 win over Czech Republic after co-hosts Poland and Greece had opened the tournament with a dramatic 1-1 draw
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| Jun.9 |
Paris |
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Sharapova completes career Grand Slam Map of Roland Garros France Maria Sharapova overpowered Sara Errani to win the French Open final at Roland Garros for the first time and complete a career grand slam
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 Eastern Ukraine |
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  Denmark stun Dutch Denmark produced the first major surprise of Euro 2012 as Morten Olsen's side secured a 1-0 win over the Netherlands
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Western Ukraine |
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  Gomez, Germany nip Portugal 1-0 The Bayern Munich striker made a surprise start and knocked in a deflected cross from Khedira in the 72nd minute to give the victory in Group...
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Moscow |
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Russia 'shuns Syria intervention'
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| Jun.11 |
Eastern Ukraine |
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 England holds on for draw vs. France The English held on for a 1-1 draw with France on Monday at the European Championship, giving the Group D favorites one point each
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Kiev |
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Shevchenko seals Ukraine win The home fans were thrilled when their all-time leading goalscorer was somewhat surprisingly included in Oleg Blokhin's starting line-up
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Moscow |
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Moscow poised for huge opposition rally
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| Jun.12 |
Moscow |
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 Putin opponents march in Moscow | Thousands of Russian anti-government protesters are taking part in a major rally to demand fresh elections and a new president | |
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Poland |
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 Poland earn draw with Russia A sensational strike from Poland captain Blaszczykowski kept alive the co-hosts' hopes of reaching the quarter finals as they held Russia to...
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Poland |
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Football fans in Warsaw clashes Clashes between rival Russian and Polish football fans in the Polish capital Warsaw have marred a Euro 2012 tie between the two teams
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| Jun.13 |
Eastern Ukraine |
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  Gomez double sees Germany beat Dutch Netherlands 1-2 Germany. Germany inflicted a second-successive Euro 2012 on Netherlands in a renewal of one of football's great rivalries
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 Washington |
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 Russia told to harden Syria line US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Moscow it risks losing influence in the Middle East if it does not act more constructively
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| Jun.15 |
Eastern Ukraine |
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France reign in Ukraine rain Euro 2012 hosts Ukraine were brought back down to earth after their opening match heroics as France clinched a 2-0 victory in stormy Donetsk
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Kiev |
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 England eliminates Sweden from Euro 2012 Walcott scored shortly after coming on as a substitute and then set up Welbeck for a sublime winner as England rallied for an entertaining 3-2...
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| Jun.17 |
Eastern Ukraine |
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 Ronaldo double as Dutch exit Map of Kharkiv Ukraine Portugal beat the Netherlands 2-1 to book their passage to the quarterfinals of Euro 2012 behind Group B winners Germany
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Western Ukraine |
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 Germany disposes of Denmark to win Group B Map of Lviv Ukraine Germany advanced without fanfare to a quarterfinal against Greece after grinding out a 2-1 victory over Denmark at the European Championship
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| Jun.19 |
Ukraine |
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Rooney heads England into last eight Map of DONETSK Ukraine England 1-0 Ukraine. Wayne Rooney returned with a goal to send England through to the quarter finals of Euro 2012 as Group D winners
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Kiev |
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France falls but backs into quarters France limped into the knockout round of Euro 2012 despite a 2-0 loss to Sweden in their final group game
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| Jun.20 |
Kiev |
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Ukraine expels corrupt Olympic official
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| Jun.23 |
Eastern Ukraine |
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 Spain reach semi-finals Map of Donetsk Ukraine| Spain waltzed past a feeble France side 2-0 in Donetsk to set up a Euro 2012 semi-final meeting with Portugal | |
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| Jun.24 |
Kiev |
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 Italy go through on penalties| Italy beat England 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of Euro 2012 after their match in Kiev Sunday had ended goalless after extra time | |
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| Jun.27 |
Eastern Ukraine |
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Spain reach Euro final after shootout Map of Donetsk Ukraine Spain won a nail-biting penalty shootout against Portugal after a tense goalless draw. Ronaldo never even got to take a spot kick
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Russia |
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  Russia 'backs Annan's Syria plan' Russia and other big powers have agreed to back a proposal by UN envoy for a national unity government to lead political change in Syria
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