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Costa Rica vote too close to call

Monday, February 6th 2006, 22:54

Costa Rica's election result could be delayed by two weeks, with the outcome hanging on a manual recount.
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Tennis: Murray claims first title

Monday, February 20th 2006, 1:33
related places: San Jose

Britain's Andy Murray comes from a set down to beat Lleyton Hewitt 2-6 6-1 7-6 and claim his first ATP Tour title in San Jose.
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Tennis: Murray breaks into top 50

Monday, February 20th 2006, 10:00
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: San Jose

Andy Murray is up to 47th in the world rankings after his San Jose win, seven behind British number one Tim Henman.
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Costa Rica race hangs in balance

Tuesday, February 21st 2006, 11:47

A manual recount in Costa Rica gives centre-left candidate Otton Solis the lead, but there is still no clear winner.
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Costa Rica completes vote recount

Thursday, February 23rd 2006, 10:55

Costa Rica finishes counting the votes cast in the election two weeks ago, but no winner is declared.
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Nobel laureate to lead Costa Rica

Saturday, March 4th 2006, 2:52

Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias will become Costa Rica's president after a close-fought election.
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Arias sworn as Costa Rica leader

Tuesday, May 9th 2006, 9:35

Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias is sworn in as the new president of Costa Rica, vowing to steady the country.
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Ice hockey: Oilers' epic win

Thursday, May 11th 2006, 7:17
related places: San Jose

Edmonton score a 3-2 triple overtime win over San Jose to cut the Sharks' lead in their NHL play-offs second round series.
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Costa Rica's battle for popularity

Saturday, May 20th 2006, 11:51
related countries: United States United States
related places: North

Nick Rankin says Costa Rica is the crossroads between North and South American values.
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Germany 4-2 Costa Rica

Friday, June 9th 2006, 18:10

A Klose brace and great strikes from Lahm and Frings help Germany win their World Cup opener.
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Ecuador 3-0 Costa Rica

Thursday, June 15th 2006, 14:56

Ecuador make the knock-out stages for the first time with a fine win over Costa Rica which also puts Germany through.
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