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Prada is an Italian fashion brand that produces high-end luxury goods for men and women. It was started in 1913 by the Prada brothers Mario and Martino. They opened a leather goods store in Milan, Italy, specializing in handbags, suitcases and trunks

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Incumbent Silva wins Portugal's presidential election

LISBON, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Portugal（葡萄牙 ）'s incumbent President Anibal Cavaco Silva won the country's presidential election in the first round of votes held on Sunday, according to preliminary results. Local TV reported that Silva, a forme

Anderson Silva in Hollywood film role

Anderson Silva in Hollywood film role RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Ultimate Fighting middleweight champion Anderson Silva is set to star alongside Steven Seagal in a new Hollywood film. Silva will fly to Los Angeles this week to begin

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thanks for take ten minutes for cnn students news, we are glad to be part of you Thuresday, first story we have in Mahaton in New York city, Wednesday morning a large explosion callapse two buildings, a church and a piano store, officials are uncerta

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 18 (Xinhua) -- American Chris Weidman wants to challenge Brazilian champion Anderson Silva for the UFC world middleweight title, local media reported Wednesday. The 28-year-old continued his undefeated UFC record last week by def

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Gilberto Silva undergoes surgery on broken nose

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Gremio's Gilberto Silva, former star fullback at Panathinaikos-GRE and Arsena-ENG, underwent surgery on Saturday to correct his recently suffered broken nose. Silva received a vicious elbow during his team's 4-0 w

Silva seeks five-year contract extension

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) world middleweight champion Anderson Silva is reportedly negotiating to extend his career for another five years. The 37-year-old has sought talks with UFC chief Dana W

Silva reveals pact with Ibrahimovic

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian international defender Thiago Silva revealed on Tuesday that he made a pact with striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic before their joint summer move to Paris Saint-Germain. The pair completed a 62-million euro tran

French club Paris Saint-Germain signs Brazilian defender Silva

PARIS, July 14 (Xinhua) -- French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced on Saturday the recruitment of Italy-based center back Thiago Silva. Silva... has been transferred from AC Milan by Paris Saint-Germain, for a duration of 5 years, the

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ROME, July 12 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed that that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva have been sold to Paris Saint-Germain. Yes, I've sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to PSG, he told Sky Sport 24 on Thursday.

AC Milan confirms talks for sale of Brazil star Silva

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's UFC world middleweight champion Anderson Silva has travelled to Las Vegas with a team of 20 assistants for next Saturday's title showdown with American Chael Sonnen. Silva departed Rio de Janeiro's Galeao i

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