China banking tycoon Bao Fan 'cooperating with investigation'
Chinese billionaire Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation" by authorities, his company said, almost two weeks after his disappearance sparked fears of a renewed crackdown on the nation's financial services industry.
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Record-breaking Williamson's century extends New Zealand lead to 197
Record-breaker Kane Williamson hit a superb century Monday as New Zealand opened a 197-run lead over England in the second Test at Wellington.
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Macron to outline Africa policy before four-nation trip
President Emmanuel Macron is to outline on Monday France's revamped strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment is running high in some of its former colonies.
Read moreTwo Israelis, Palestinian killed in West Bank as sides meet in Jordan
Two Israelis living in a West Bank settlement were killed Sunday in a "Palestinian terror attack", officials said, sparking violence in which a Palestinian man was killed, while settlers torched homes in revenge.
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Asian markets drop on rate fears as US inflation runs hot
Asian markets sank Monday following a Wall Street selloff, as forecast-beating US inflation data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would continue to ramp up interest rates for some time.
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On top of the world: Three tennis rankings landmarks
Novak Djokovic on Monday sets a new record in men's and women's tennis for total weeks spent on top of the world rankings.
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South Africa aim to launch new era in Test series against West Indies
South Africa's Test series against the West Indies, which starts at SuperSport Park on Tuesday, could hardly be more low-key but it has the potential to launch a new era for the country’s Test team.
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Memorable moments from the Women's T20 World Cup
The Women's T20 World Cup ended on Sunday with Australia claiming a sixth title thanks to a 19-run victory over South Africa in the final.
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Russia in firing line of top UN rights meet
Russia's war in Ukraine looms large as the UN Human Rights Council meets Monday, with calls for unity in condemning Moscow and extending a probe into war crimes in the conflict.
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Phone firms set for annual meet in shadow of global slump
The big beasts of the telecom industry will gather in Barcelona on Monday for their most important annual get-together, this year under the shadow of a severe slump across the technology sector.
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