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Germany destroy Brazil 7-1 to progress to the 2014 World Cup Final.
July 9, 2014 0 Comments

Germany defeat Brazil 7-1 in a hail of goals

‌• Germany destroyed Brazil in a hail of goals, defeating the host nation 7-1 to progress to the 2014 World Cup final.

‌• Goals were scored by Thomas Muller, Miroslav Klose, Toni Kroos (2), Sami Khedira and Andre Schurrle (2).

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Germany may employ counter-espionage of the USA.
July 8, 2014 0 Comments

Angela Merkel responds to US spying allegations

‌• German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, says the German government may scrap a no-spy agreement Germany has held with Britain and The USA since 1945.

‌• Following the arrest of a US ‘double agent’, Germany has not ruled out counter-espionage surveillance of the USA.

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100 years today Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
June 28, 2014 0 Comments

Franz Ferdinand – Assassinated 100 years today

‌• On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip while visiting Sarajevo.

‌• While this did not directly cause World War 1, it provided an opportunity to leaders in Vienna and Berlin to alter the balance of power in Europe.

‌• World War 1 commenced on 28 July 1914 and ended on 11 November 1918.