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Mexican, English Teams to Clash in Soccer Challenge
Two international soccer teams will meet this summer at the Georgia Dome for an exhibition match that local enthusiasts hope will sustain momentum for the sport in Atlanta. Mexico's Club...
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Atlanta’s ‘Mini World Cup’ on Track for Kickoff
As the World Cup kicks off in South Africa June 11, Atlanta groups will launch a month-long soccer festival to raise money for a global children's charity. The inaugural Atlanta...
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Atlanta’s European Sister Cities Honored
At an annual event celebrating Europe Week, Atlanta's seven sister cities from the European Union were honored as proof of the solid economic and political relationships the U.S. enjoys across...
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‘Friendship Ambassador’ Has Compiled Guide to Uzbekistan
Avondale Estates resident Peggy Roney already has completed eight trips with the Friendship Force International and is registered to go on her ninth as a “Friendship Ambassador” to Uzbekistan in...
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Former Philippine President Considers Atlanta ‘Home Away From Home’
Sporting a green PGA Tour tie from the Augusta National Golf Club, former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos both entertained and inspired the local Filipino community during a reception and...
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France’s Consul General Receives Service Medal
The days of “cocktail ambassadors” are over, Pascal Le Deunff, France’s consul general in Atlanta, told well-wishers at a small ceremony held at his residence in Buckhead May 21 during...
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Guest Commentary: What an Illegal Immigrant Looks Like
More than 40 years ago, my mother stumbled upon an answer to the question now facing Arizona police: What does an illegal immigrant look like? To enforce Arizona’s controversial new...
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Coastal Georgia Quietly Builds Strong Relationships in China
The meal wasn't extravagant, and pomp was noticeably absent as two coastal Georgia mayors met with six Chinese visitors in Atlanta Monday night. In a side room at the China...
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San Francisco’s Shanghai Exhibit Features Portman’s Work
An exhibition in San Francisco heralding Shanghai as China's gateway to the world features Tomorrow Square, one of Atlanta architectural firm John Portman & Associates' most recognizable buildings in the...