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Obama in Athens to meet members of his Foundation’s Leaders program
Former US President Barack Obama is in Athens on Wednesday where he will meet 105 members of the Barack Obama Foundation Leaders program.
The meeting will take place without the presence of the public and marks the completion of the six-month journey of the participants for 2023.
Obamas holidaying on Antiparos ahead of SNF Nostos
Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are holidaying on the Greek island of Antiparos, after flying in on Friday afternoon.
Kathimerini understands that the Obamas will be guests at the villa of Hollywood actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.
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Obama to participate in SNF Nostos event next week during Athens visit
Former US president Barack Obama will be in Athens next week and will participate in this year's SNF Nostos Conference (June 21-23), organized by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
He will join SNF Co-President Andreas Dracopoulos for a keynote conversation focused on how to strengthen democratic culture and the importance of investing in the next generation of leaders.
UK: Three Murders Shocked Nottingham
Three murders in the center of the English city of Nottingham shocked its residents, and the police blocked the city center and some transport.
A 31-year-old man, suspected of the murders, was arrested, the BBC reported.
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Beyonce announces ‘Renaissance’ tour
Pop megastar Beyonce on Feb. 1 announced plans to tour Europe and North America later this year, following the release of her latest album "Renaissance" just days before a Grammy Awards ceremony where she is the most-nominated artist.
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Police beating victim Tyre Nichols to be laid to rest in Memphis
An African American man who died after he was brutally beaten by police in the southern US city of Memphis will be laid to rest Wednesday, as the shockwaves from his death keep pulsating across the country.
For Whoopi Goldberg, ‘Till’ release comes after long wait
When Whoopi Goldberg was invited to help produce an Emmett Till project, the actor thought she knew all about the Black teenager's 1955 kidnapping and lynching until she learned about the surprising elements behind the historic tragedy.
Kanye West aims to open own boutiques
Kanye West and retail brand Gap announced an end to their partnership on Sept. 15, with the artist now known as Ye saying he plans to open his own stores.
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Barack Obama now an Emmy winner
Hollywood newcomer Barack Obama was awarded an Emmy for narrating his Netflix documentary series "Our Great National Parks," the Television Academy announced on Sept. 3.
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US jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted teen in 1970s
Bill Cosby sexually assaulted a teenager at the Playboy Mansion almost 50 years ago, a jury in California found on June 21, in the first civil ruling against the veteran entertainer following dozens of allegations.