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Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill

Jan 06, 2025

Moscow [Russia], January 6: Russia declared a regional state of emergency in Crimea, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, as workers cleared tons of contaminated sand and earth on either side of the Kerch Strait following an oil spill in the Black Sea last month.

Erdogan expects support from Syria in Turkey's battle with PKK

Jan 06, 2025

Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88

Jan 06, 2025

Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right

Jan 06, 2025

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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...

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

Jan 05, 2025

Washington [US], January 5: U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday blocked Japan's Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns -- a decision that economists say could...

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

Jan 05, 2025

Washington [US], January 5: Republican Mike Johnson was elected House speaker Friday. But the GOP faces a tough road ahead, given its razor-thin House majority.