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ON THIS DAY: Louis XVI is executed by guillotine in Paris (1793)

On 21 January 1793, Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris after being convicted of high treason by the French Parliament,...

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ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII crowned King of England (1509)

On 24 June 1509, a 17-year-old Henry VIII was...

First Greek satellite successfully launched into orbit

The first Greek satellite to bear the national flag...

Minister: No justification for higher fuel prices in Cyprus

There is currently no justification for raising fuel prices...

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran met with relief and doubt

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran sparked global...
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