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Demonstrators jump over the turnstiles without paying subway fare in support of a strike by metro workers in Sao Paulo June 9, 2014. Brazilian police used tear gas on Monday to disperse metro workers on strike in Sao Paulo in defiance of a court order to

The World Cup is only days away — but is Brazil ready?

Global Politics

Thursday kicks off a month of World Cup games in Brazil. Are the stadiums ready? Will security be in place? Will the São Paolo subway workers still be on strike? Tim Vickery updates fans.Thursday kicks off a month of World Cup games in Brazil. Are the stadiums ready? Will security be in place? Will the São Paolo subway workers still be on strike? Tim Vickery updates fans.

FIFA official and engineer inspect stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Why I have good reason to worry when I go to the World Cup in Brazil

Sports

Brazil ratcheting up security as preparations for World Cup, Olympics continue

Business, Economics and Jobs

Should Brazil Be Concerned About Terrorism at the Olympics, World Cup?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Rio’s Sports Stadium Closed for Urgent Repairs

Development & Education

FIFA Insists on Beer at the World Cup

Sports

Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, says FIFA, soccer’s world governing body. Alcoholic drinks are currently banned at Brazilian stadiums.