Trade Unions Threaten World Cup Protests Over Mascot
by Gordon Bell (Article | Reuters - February 4)
South African trade unions have threatened to disrupt the World Cup over allegations being investigated by FIFA that a mascot for the soccer spectacular is being manufactured in a Chinese sweatshop. more details | go to article

Egypt Team Hotel Rooms Robbed In South Africa
by Gordon Bell (Article | Guardian - June 19)
Egypt's players returned from their shock Confederations Cup win over world champions Italy to find some of their hotel rooms had been burgled, South African police said on Friday. more details | go to article