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Commemoration held for late Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

Commemoration held for late Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic

A commemoration was held Saturday in Belgrade for war criminal Ratko Mladic two days ahead of his burial, attended by dozens of former military personnel, family members and officials.

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Stay far from battlefield, warns Japanese director in Vietnam War film

Stay far from battlefield, warns Japanese director in Vietnam War film

Modern warfare may have changed, but the suffering of victims remains the same, while those waging war will inevitably "commit horrifying acts," Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto said of his Vietnam War film at Venice.

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Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs held

New-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday courtesy of an Erling Haaland goal to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

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Alpine's Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix

Alpine's Gasly takes shock pole for Italian Grand Prix

Frenchman Pierre Gasly snatched a surprise pole position for Alpine in qualifying on Saturday for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the first of his career at the 191st attempt.

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Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made to sweat for a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad on Saturday.

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Nwaneri helps Dortmund to comeback win on Bundesliga debut

Nwaneri helps Dortmund to comeback win on Bundesliga debut

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri provoked a late own goal as Borussia Dortmund come from two down to win 3-2 at Hoffenheim in a topsy-turvy Bundesliga clash on Saturday.

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Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of bias

Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of bias

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Saturday refuted claims of bias made by Alpine team boss Flavio Briatore in a statement issued on behalf of the International Court of Appeal.

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Ethiopian Miss World contestant spotlights pain of sister's murder

Ethiopian Miss World contestant spotlights pain of sister's murder

Preparing to take the stage representing Ethiopia at the Miss World pageant, Ruth Yirgalem Weldesilasie thinks of her sister, who was abducted and murdered ahead of the contest.

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Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice

Russell on top ahead of Hamilton in final Italian GP practice

Title-chasing George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix.

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'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge

'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge

Barcelona spent the summer fruitlessly pursuing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez but Raphinha's blistering start to the La Liga season suggests they may already have the firepower they need.

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