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Serbia avoiding 'confiscation' of Russian shares in oil firm NIS
Serbia avoiding 'confiscation' of Russian shares in oil firm NIS

Serbia's president on Sunday said he wanted to avoid the "confiscation" of Russian shares in Serbian oil company NIS "at all costs", as his country seeks an exit from crippling US sanctions.

November 16, 2025

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Coach Gambhir questions 'technique and temperament' of Indian batters
Coach Gambhir questions 'technique and temperament' of Indian batters

India coach Gautam Gambhir launched a withering broadside at his batters on Sunday, saying they lacked the technique and temperament to knock off the 124 they needed to beat South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata.

November 16, 2025

Braathen wins Levi slalom for first Brazilian World Cup victory
Braathen wins Levi slalom for first Brazilian World Cup victory

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's slalom in the Finnish resort of Levi on Sunday, a maiden World Cup victory for Brazil.

November 16, 2025

Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title
Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title

Rory McIlroy was on Sunday crowned the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai champion for a seventh year, and four seasons in a row, but the world No.2 lost the $10 million Tour Championship to England’s Matt Fitzpatrick in the first playoff hole when he found the water with his tee shot.

November 16, 2025

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China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple
China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple

Local authorities in China said Sunday they had approved the arrest of the former head of the Shaolin Temple, known as the birthplace of kung fu, over suspicion of embezzlement.

November 16, 2025

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Ex-abbot of China's Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
Ex-abbot of China's Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement

The former head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu has been arrested over suspicion of embezzlement, local authorities said Sunday.

November 16, 2025