Topic: FIFA World Cup

S.Africa winter raises World Cup swine flu risk

The World Cup kicks off at the height of South Africa's winter, bringing in hundreds of thousands of visitors during peak flu season and raising concerns aboout a resurgence of swine flu."We are very carefully monitoring with the WHO and the health ...
Saudi health minister says 5 die from swine flu during annual hajjFive people died from swine flu during the hajj, Saudi Arabia said Sunday, a relatively small number considering the event is the largest annual gathering in the world and is seen ...

South Africa, India suffer first swine flu deaths

AIDS-ravaged South Africa on Monday announced its first swine flu victim as Indian media reported a first death on the sub-continent and Russia warned football fans not to travel to Wales.As the pandemic sows ever-deeper fears for public health across more territories, ...

Caribbean news briefs

Finish trials by January? Not possible, officials say, amid new legal skirmishGUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) A session of the Guantanamo war crimes court that began Sunday will likely show the difficulties President Barack Obama faces in changing the system and ...
Chile follows Colombia and rejects hosting Mexican clubs for Copa LibertadoresColumbia and Chile turned down a proposal Friday to host two Mexican clubs' Copa Libertadores matches, fearing the players might bring swine flu with them.Chivas and San Luis qualified for the round ...