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 2004
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| Jan.4 |
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 Swiss banned Red Sea crash firm The Egyptian Flash Airlines from flying to Switzerland because of safety concerns
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| Jan.18 |
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 Raich becomes the World Cup leader Austrian moved to the top of the overall standings with victory in a slalom in Wengen
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| Jan.24 |
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  Cheney adrresses European nations US Vice-President has urged to do more to support global democracy and defeat terrorism
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| Jan.26 |
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 Federer ends Hewitt's Aussie dream Swiss world No. 2 played some breathtaking tennis to come from behind at Australian Open 4-6 6-3 6-0 6-4
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| Jan.30 |
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Federer races past Ferrero in semifinal Roger Federer booked his place in the final of the Australian Open with a flawless 6-4 6-1 6-4 victory
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| Feb.1 |
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Federer takes Australian Open| New world number one Roger Federer comprehensively outplayed Marat Safin 7-6 6-4 6-2 | |
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| Feb.26 |
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 Grieving father held for killing| Russian man, arrested over the killing of an air traffic controller, lost 3 members of his family in a mid-air collision | |
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| May.16 |
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Federer wins Hamburg Masters Federer ended Guillermo Coria's streak of clay-court wins at 31
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| May.18 |
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 5 cities in race for 2012 Games The International Olympic Committee has named London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris as possible hosts
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| Jul.2 |
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 Rain plays havoc with men's semis Federer was halted by the rain as he swept towards a second straight final at Wimbledon
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| Jul.4 |
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Federer fights back to retain Wimbledon| Roger Federer had to dig deep as he beats Andy Roddick and claim a second successive title in a rain-hit final | |
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| Jul.31 |
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 World trade deal 'within reach' WTO members are still locked in negotiations in Geneva to resolve key issues
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 World trade talks reach agreement| WTO members have agreed a revised draft deal that to revive stalled talks on freeing up trade between rich and poor nations | |
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| Aug.1 |
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All-conquering Federer beats A-Rod World number one swept past Roddick 7-5 6-3 to capture the Toronto Masters
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| Aug.6 |
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 Powell beats Greene in 100m again Asafa Powell underlined his status as favourite for Olympic gold when he beat the current champion
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| Aug.19 |
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UN marks Iraq attack anniversary Annan has spoken of deep sense of loss at the deaths of 22 people killed in the 2003 bombing of the UN's Baghdad HQ
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| Sep.11 |
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Federer ends Henman bid The world number one had too much for Henman, winning 6-3 6-4 6-4
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| Sep.12 |
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Federer takes US Open title| Roger Federer won his third Slam of the year by beating Hewitt 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 | |
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| Nov.15 |
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Federer makes winning return World number one is opening the defence of Masters Cup crown with a 6-1 7-6 win over Gaston Gaudio
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| Nov.21 |
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Federer beats Hewitt in Masters World number one has capped one of the finest seasons in tennis history by devastating 6-3 6-2 win
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| Nov.29 |
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 Three vying for world player award Shevchenko, Henry and Ronaldinho are finalists for FIFA's 2004 World Player of the Year
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| Dec.17 |
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  Chelsea face Barca in pick of draw Chelsea was paired with Barcelona in the last 16 round of the Champions League. Madrid drawn against Juventus
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| Dec.22 |
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 Maze pips giant slalom favorites Tina Maze upset the favorites by winning a World Cup giant slalom, in St Moritz
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