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The two parties that could form Britain's next government hold closed-door talks without reaching a power-sharing deal, and there are fears the uncertainty could stoke market jitters.
Conservative shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague, center, talks to members of the media as George Osborne, left, shadow finance minister, looks on as they arrive for their meeting with representatives of the Liberal Democrats on Sunday in London.
Conservative shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague, center, talks to members of the media as George Osborne, left, shadow finance minister, looks on as they arrive for their meeting with representatives of the Liberal Democrats on Sunday in London.LEFTERIS PITARAKIS / AP

the United States is carrying the hopes of a nation, Ghana is carrying the hopes of an entire continent.

The underdog teams meet for a spot in the quarterfinals Saturday in Rustenberg, with Ghana representing the lone African team to reach the knockout stage.

The United States came through as unlikely Group C winners, needing a goal by Landon Donovan in second-half stoppage time to defeat Algeria 1-0 on Wednesday. The Americans earned their first victory after draws with England and Slovenia.

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