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Tie with Sporting puts Benfica in first

LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Benfica opened up a slight -- and perhaps temporary -- advantage atop the Portuguese league after drawing 0-0 against Sporting in the Lisbon derby on Saturday. …   read more»

Briton could face jail in Portugal

A British woman is facing criminal charges in Portugal after making a complaint about a lawyer in the Algarve, human rights campaigners have said.…   read more»

Portugal’s longest trial enters sixth year, with no end in sight

Lisbon- Portugal's judicial system came under criticism Wednesday as the country's longest ever trial, a high-profile child abuse case, marked its fifth anniversary, with no end in sight. Seven people, including prominent personalities, are charged with sexually abusing or allowing the abuse of 32 children at the state- owned Casa Pia care homes. …   read more»

Portugal makes the grade without Ronaldo

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal, it turns out, didn't need Cristiano Ronaldo to win its World Cup playoff games.…   read more»

Portugal out to dictate play against Bosnia

SARAJEVO: Portugal will face a hostile atmosphere and a confident opponent when it meets Bosnia-Herzegovina in the second leg of their World Cup playoff on Wednesday.…   read more»