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US President Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others

Jan 05, 2025

Washington DC [US], January 5: US President Joe Biden has awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J Fox, U2 rock band frontman Bono, legendary retired basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson and others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House ceremony on Saturday (local time).

Explainer: Why Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel and what comes next?

Jan 05, 2025

World Insights: Johnson reelected U.S. House speaker, but tough road ahead for GOP

Jan 05, 2025

California egg prices continue to rise amid bird flu outbreaks

Jan 05, 2025

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Russia intercepts 4 drones over Leningrad region

Jan 05, 2025

Saint Petersburg [Russia], January 5: Four drones were shot down in Russia's Leningrad Oblast, regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said Saturday.

Croatia records 21.3 mln tourists arrivals in 2024

Jan 05, 2025

Zagreb [Croatia], January 5: Croatia recorded over 21.3 million tourist arrivals and more than 108.7 million overnight stays in 2024, marking increases of four percent and one percent respectively compared...

Germany dissatisfied with debt brake policy amid economic struggles

Jan 05, 2025

Frankfurt [Germany], January 5: Up to 98 percent of respondents in a survey by Deutsche Bank believe Germany's debt brake policy should be reformed, according to results published on Thursday.