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Japan economic growth beats expectations in first quarter
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European and US drifted lower Tuesday as traders awaited possible developments on a US debt deal necessary to avert a default.
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European stock markets edged higher Tuesday after a mixed showing in Asia, as traders grew increasingly concerned by the lack of a US debt deal necessary to avert a default.
Namibia recognises same-sex marriages concluded abroad with foreign spouse
Namibia's Supreme Court on Tuesday recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses, a landmark ruling in a country where homosexuality is illegal.
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Taiwan expands adoption rights for same-sex couples
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China's economic data for April missed expectations last month, official figures showed Tuesday, as low demand and high youth unemployment led to a patchy recovery after lifting strict Covid rules.
China courts Central Asia as Russia's influence wanes
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