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South Africa bowler Rabada serving ban for positive drug test

South Africa bowler Rabada serving ban for positive drug test

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Saturday that he was serving a ban from cricket for recreational drug use.

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Serbian president stable in hospital after cutting short US trip

Serbian president stable in hospital after cutting short US trip

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic was in a stable condition following his admission to a military hospital in Belgrade on Saturday after cutting short a visit to the United States, a doctor said.

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UN envoy urges Israel to halt Syria attacks 'at once'

UN envoy urges Israel to halt Syria attacks 'at once'

United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen urged Israel Saturday to halt its attacks on Syria "at once", after it carried out multiple air strikes targeting the Islamist-led authorities following sectarian violence this week.

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Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester

Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester

Unai Emery vowed Aston Villa will fight until the end for a place in the Champions League after boosting their bid with a 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.

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Leipzig put Bayern and Kane's title party on ice

Leipzig put Bayern and Kane's title party on ice

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's German Bundesliga title party was delayed by at least a day after RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scored a stoppage-time equaliser in a 3-3 home draw on Saturday.

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Serbian president hospitalised after cutting short US trip

Serbian president hospitalised after cutting short US trip

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic was admitted to a military hospital in Belgrade on Saturday after cutting short a visit to the United States, his office said, without giving a reason.

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Buick and Appleby rule again in English 2000 Guineas

Buick and Appleby rule again in English 2000 Guineas

Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick combined to win their second successive English 2000 Guineas on Saturday as Ruling Court just held on to claim the first classic of the season at Newmarket.

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Singapore ruling party headed for clear victory in test for new PM

Singapore ruling party headed for clear victory in test for new PM

Singapore's ruling party headed for a crushing victory at general elections on Saturday, sample counts showed, with voters giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he was seeking.

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Martinez climbs into Tour de Romandie lead with penultimate stage win

Martinez climbs into Tour de Romandie lead with penultimate stage win

French rider Lenny Martinez pulled on the Tour de Romandie leader's yellow jersey after winning Saturday's hilly fourth and penultimate stage.

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O'Sullivan backs Zhao Xintong to become snooker 'megastar'

O'Sullivan backs Zhao Xintong to become snooker 'megastar'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has tipped Zhao Xintong to become the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship, and with it a "megastar" after the 28-year-old inflicted a crushing semi-final defeat upon the seven-time champion.

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