The critics. Costa rica prepared to face greece in one of their most successful tournaments in world cup history. First to the turmoil in iraq and an important test for the Largest Military offensive yet by government forces. There is confusion about who exactly is in control of tikrit. The iraqi army says its ready to retake the city that fell to sunni rebels almost three weeks ago. State television is reporting reinforcements have arrived and is taking control surrounding villages. They are believed to be on the outskirts of the city and are getting ready for a major battle to come. At the same time, troops are being deployed west of the city. They want to secure the road leading to repa near sia. The first batch of russian fighter jets have arrived. The government says the five planes will be ready for cocomb the coming days. Straight to baghdad an to imran chan. We are reporting confusion about tick ri tikrit. Who is . Charge of the city . Do we know who is trying to retake it . Wh