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Security Is Tight as a Mexico Win Opens a Historic World Cup

As the largest World Cup kicked off in Mexico City on Thursday, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters.

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Soccer fans in Mexico City encountered tight security on Thursday as Mexico and South Africa prepared to kick of the first of 104 World Cup matches.
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In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots

Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern.

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Protests north of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday in response to a stabbing attack two days earlier.
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In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots

Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern.

© Paul Faith/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Protests north of Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday in response to a stabbing attack two days earlier.
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Thousands Protest Outside World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City

At least 18,000 people protested on Thursday as the capital hosted the first match of the tournament, though the demonstrations appeared to be largely peaceful.

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Striking teachers shut down traffic along Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico City’s main thoroughfares, last week ahead of the World Cup.
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