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The World Cup and the Primary Elections
Starting on Friday, almost a billion soccer fans will be watching the World Cup for the next month. We look at South Africa's preparations for a sporting event with worldwide cultural impact. Also, the UN passes its fourth resolution against Iran's nuclear program, and the results of yesterday's primary elections in 11 states.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenStarting on Friday, almost a billion soccer fans will be watching the World Cup for the next month. We look at South Africa's preparations for a sporting event with worldwide cultural impact. Also, the UN passes its fourth resolution against Iran's nuclear program, and the results of yesterday's primary elections in 11 states.
Banner image: Local children play football in the Khayelitsha Township on June 9, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
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3 storiesSecurity Council Passes New Round of Sanctions against Iran
The UN Security Council today passed its fourth resolution against Iran’s nuclear development program as demanded by the United States. President Obama said the sanctions are the most comprehensive Iran has ever faced.
Read the story8 minDissecting the Primary Elections
Democrat Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Republican Bob Bennett of Utah both lost their re-nomination bids in party primaries this year. Democrat Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas was forced into a runoff, held yesterday. Despite predictions that angry liberals would give her the boot, she won.
Read the story35 minWorld Cup Preparations in South Africa
The World Cup has been held every four years since 1930, with two exceptions during World War II. The first was in Montevideo, Uruguay, and this is the first on the continent of Africa. South Africa, where soccer is the sport of the black majority, has spent almost $4 billion on preparations.
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