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Powerful blast in Prague tourist area injures at least 35

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30 April 2013

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A powerful blast believed to be a gas explosion ripped open an office building in the center of Prague on Monday, injuring at least 35 people and sending shockwaves through the Old Town tourist district.

Jan Matura wins in Sapporo for 2nd straight victory in World Cup ski jumping

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21 January 2013

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Jan Matura of the Czech Republic won a large hill event Sunday for his second straight victory in World Cup ski jumping. Matura landed jumps of 132.5 and 133 meters for a total of 247 points.

Budvar reports 1% rise in exports to highest level in 117 years

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9 January 2013

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State-owned Czech brewery Budějovický Budvar, which has been fighting a long legal battle with US beer giant Anheuser-Busch over the use of the "Budweiser" brand, says its 2012 exports rose by 1.1% to reach a record high.

Czech company becomes key brocade seller in west Africa

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22 October 2012

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While the textile industry in Europe is under pressure from low-cost competition in Asia, the Czech company Veba is working around the clock to meet demand for the high-quality brocade it ships to Muslims and elites in western Africa.

ČR to face Spain in Davis Cup final indoors in Prague in November

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3 October 2012

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The Davis Cup final between the Czech Republic and defending champion Spain will be at the O2 Arena in Prague next month.

Black Czech defender says he was racially abused by Russia fans at Euro 2012

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11 June 2012

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A defender for the Czech Republic says he was racially abused by Russian fans at his team's opening game of the European Championship.

Obama to meet with Czech Republic leader Nečas

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10 October 2011

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President Barack Obama will meet at the White House later this month with the prime minister of the Czech Republic.

Czechs plan to heavily expand nuclear power, angering anti-nuke neighbors

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10 October 2011

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Defying growing global skepticism over the use of atomic energy, the Czech government is planning to dramatically increase the country's nuclear power production — a move that would give the country a place among Europe's most nuclear-dependent nations.

Czechs worried by sharp decline in German economic growth, turn to new markets

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18 August 2011

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Worried about sluggish European economic growth, the Czech Republic is looking for new markets in Asia and South America.

Slavia Prague has to play 3 games without fans, pay fine for crowd trouble

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13 May 2011

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Slavia Prague has to play three competitive games behind close doors as punishment for unruly crowds. The Czech Republic soccer federation’s disciplinary committee also fined Slavia USD 43,730 on Thursday.