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India to sell 5% of insurance giant in huge IPO

India to sell 5% of insurance giant in huge IPO

India plans to sell a five percent stake in insurance giant LIC in what could potentially be the country's largest initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing Sunday.

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Livingstone top overseas player at IPL auction, Mumbai pick Archer

Livingstone top overseas player at IPL auction, Mumbai pick Archer

England's Liam Livingstone on Sunday became the most expensive foreign player in this season's IPL auction at $1.52 million, while fellow England international Jofra Archer also fetched a high price despite being doubtful for the upcoming edition.

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Below-par Liverpool see off Burnley thanks to in-form Fabinho

Below-par Liverpool see off Burnley thanks to in-form Fabinho

Liverpool cut the gap on Manchester City back to nine points at the top of the Premier League as Fabinho's goal rewarded a scrappy performance with a 1-0 win at Burnley.

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Liverpool close gap on Man City, Spurs rocked by Wolves

Liverpool close gap on Man City, Spurs rocked by Wolves

Liverpool kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City as Fabinho sealed a 1-0 win over Burnley, while Tottenham's top four bid suffered a fresh blow in a 2-0 loss to Wolves on Sunday.

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West Ham start Zouma despite cat controversy

West Ham start Zouma despite cat controversy

Kurt Zouma was again selected by West Ham manager David Moyes for Sunday's trip to Leicester despite the furore over the Frenchman's physical abuse of his cat.

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Canada police arrest protesters in bid to clear border bridge

Canada police arrest protesters in bid to clear border bridge

Canadian police resumed operations Sunday to clear a key US border bridge occupied by trucker-led demonstrators angry over Covid-19 restrictions, as authorities began making arrests in their bid to quell a movement that has also paralyzed downtown Ottawa.

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Ukraine crisis overshadows Blinken bridgebuilding trip to Asia

Ukraine crisis overshadows Blinken bridgebuilding trip to Asia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Japanese and South Korean counterparts declared their unity on confronting security threats in the Asia-Pacific Saturday, even as Washington was intensely occupied by the possibility of war in Eastern Europe.

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Four missing Afghan women activists released

Four missing Afghan women activists released

Four women activists in Afghanistan have been released by the country's "de facto authorities" after going missing weeks ago, the United Nations said Sunday.

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Iraq ex-foreign minister Zebari ruled out of presidential race

Iraq ex-foreign minister Zebari ruled out of presidential race

Iraq's supreme court on Sunday ruled out a bid by veteran politician Hoshyar Zebari to run for president after a complaint filed against him over corruption charges.

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Leao seals 'perfect week' by snatching top spot for Milan

Leao seals 'perfect week' by snatching top spot for Milan

Rafael Leao fired AC Milan top of Serie A on Sunday with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Sampdoria which allowed his side to overtake champions Inter.

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