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France eliminate Nigeria, Suarez says sorry

BELO HORIZONTE Brazil (Reuters) – France reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday with a 2-0 win over Nigeria that left only one African team still in, while Uruguay striker Luis Suarez broke his silence to apologise for biting. Algeria, the remaining African side and also the sole Arab …

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Costa Rica stun Italy, France crush Switzerland

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Another European football heavyweight fell to Latin American opposition on Friday as Costa Rica shocked Italy 1-0, putting the four-times champions’ qualification in doubt, but France thumped Switzerland 5-2 in an imperious World Cup display. After yet another upset …

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France honours SM Nasarudin

KUALA LUMPUR: Prominent businessman SM Nasarudin SM Nasi­muddin has been bestowed with a prestigious award from France in recognition of his contribution to the country, especially in the automative industry. The Naza Group of Companies joint group executive chairman received the Chevalier de l’Ord …

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