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Penalties Give Slovenia Advantage, World Cup Bid
Reuters
In the 1-0 defeat, Russia had substitute Alexander Kerzhakov sent off in the 66th minute following a violent clash with Slovenia goalkeeper Samir Handanovic and Yury Zhirkov was also dismissed when he was shown a second yellow card for dissent.
Bilyaletdinov Gives Russia 2-1 Win Over Slovenia
Reuters
Despite the team allowing a late goal, coach Guus Hiddink remained confident of clinching a place in next year's World Cup finals.
Haye Shocks Valuyev in "David versus Goliath" Match
Reuters
The 29-year-old Londoner landed a handful of big left-right combinations in the early rounds that troubled the towering Russian, who could not pin the quick Haye to the ropes.
Haye Continues Trash Talk Ahead of Valuyev Match
AP
The British fighter has tried to rile Valuyev by calling him a "hairy freak" and a "circus act," and said he has been watching monster movies like "King Kong," "Godzilla" and "Frankenstein" to "keep my mind on the task at hand."
Tennis World No. 1 Safina Shrugs Off the Cynics Again
Reuters
Safina, who edged back in front of Serena Williams when the latest world rankings were released on Monday, has spent a large chunk of 2009 as No.1.
Sergei Karpukhin / Reuters
Hiddink Says Russia to Stick With Agressive Play
Reuters
The Dutchman, who has taken three teams to soccer's most prestigious tournament with his entertaining brand of football, said Russia would not suddenly become defensive just because Slovenia snatched an away goal in Saturday's 2-1 first leg.
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Court Ruling Shelves Death PenaltyBy Alexander Bratersky
While public opinion on the matter remains mixed, the Kremlin and government have both said they do not want executions to resume, and praise flooded in from human rights groups.
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VEB Keeps Mum on RusAl ‘Decision’By Irina Filatova
RusAl plans to raise capital by placing 10 percent of its shares in an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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