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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.

Another 75 Guatemalan soldiers arrive in Haiti to battle gangs

Jan 06, 2025

Rebels seize key town in eastern Congo

Jan 06, 2025

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

Jan 06, 2025

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Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88

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Athens [Greek], January 6: Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis, who led the country into the European Union's single currency in 2001, died aged 88 at his summer house in...

Austria heads towards coalition talks led by far right

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Vienna [Austria], January 6: Austria headed towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a government without the party fell apart and prompted Chancellor...

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...