Djokovic is using the mixed team event as preparation for his bid for a third straight Australian Open title next month.

CNN: December 31, 2012 -- Updated 1828 GMT (0228 HKT)

For all his radical talk, Mr Kasich seems to have watered down his principles in preparation for his presidential bid.

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The Egypt Football Association's bid co-ordinator, Hicham Azmi, explained that a lot of preparation has already gone into the visit.

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