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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).
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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...
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Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse
Vienna [Austria], January 5: Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday that he would step down in the coming days after coalition talks between his People's...
Russian journalist killed in drone attack
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Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker
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Moscow [Russia], January 5: Attacks on both sides of the Ukraine-Russia border killed three people, local officials said.
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