The United States is a federal republic whose people benefit from a vibrant political system, a strong rule-of-law tradition, robust freedoms of expression and religious belief, and a wide array of ...

George Soros is not only a controversial figure in the US but also in India, with EAM S Jaishankar calling him “old, rich and dangerous." George Soros, along with 18 others, received the highest ...

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US President Joe Biden recognised the contributions of 19 public figures in politics, entertainment, sports and more through a ceremony on Sunday (January 5) at the White House for awarding the ...

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For his contributions on and off the court, Earvin 'Magic' Johnson was recognized with the nation's highest civilian honor. From NBA.com News Services Magic Johnson becomes the 6th NBA player to ...

Bono received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House Saturday at a ceremony that also honored Denzel Washington, Michael J. Fox, Bill Nye the Science Guy ...

Lionel Messi has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in an extraordinary gesture from President Joe Biden. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is the recipient of America’s highest ...

U2 frontman Bono has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’s highest civilian honour. The Dublin musician, who rose to prominence as one of the world’s best-known ...

President Joe Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people on Saturday, recognizing a broad swath of luminaries across politics, culture and ...

President Joe Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others “who have made America a better place,” the White ...