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Georgia prevail in historic clash
Source: Global Times Published: September 29, 2011 08:40
Georgia beat Romania 25-9 in a Pool B match Wednesday to triumph in what was the first ever World Cup clash between two teams from eastern Europe.
Source: Global Times Published: September 28, 2011 08:44
While New Zealand's rugby team was hitting top form on the pitch against France over the weekend, the nation's wine makers were seeing off a chal-lenge from their American and Italian rivals.
Source: Global Times Published: September 28, 2011 08:43
Disturbed at reports of Wallaby fans receiving a hard time in New Zealand, a South Island town has declared today "hug-an-Australian" day.
Italy outmuscle US with scrum
Source: Global Times Published: September 28, 2011 08:35
Italy set up a World Cup showdown with Ireland after roughing up the US Tuesday, while Canada were left feeling "glum" and Japan reduced to tears after a draw in Napier.
Source: Global Times Published: September 19, 2011 08:44
After defeating Georgia and Canada respectively, England and France should now be able to reach the quarterfinals, barring major disasters in their remaining pool matches.
NZ assert dominance by thumping Japan
Source: Global Times Published: September 16, 2011 23:30
It was only a matter of time. Throughout its first week, the Rugby World Cup's minnows provided a wonderful account of themselves. Canada beat Tonga, the US gave Ireland a scare and Japan scored 21 points against powerhouses France.
Fumbles and revenge on opening day
Source: Global Times Published: September 13, 2011 08:21
Cam Newton made an opening statement, Baltimore forced seven turnovers in exacting revenge and Indianapolis stumbled mightily without Peyton Manning in week one of the NFL season.
Source: Global Times Published: September 08, 2011 08:23
Look for cavernous Sanlitun South bar Tun to soon change hands. Beijing bar veterans Lao Qi and Huxley opened Tun just before the Olympics with a "one world, one drink" marketing campaign and a Beijing-inspired décor that included a "Great Wall" DJ booth and a hutong frame just inside the doo...