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Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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In Pictures: Cycling in stages: Tour de France 2011
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In Pictures: Royal wedding kisses
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Europe's 5 most generous pension systems
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In Pictures: Scenes from the 2010 Tour de France
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Europe debt crisis: Greece teeters on brink of bankruptcy
Greece revealed today that it is in more dire economic straits than envisioned when a €110 billion bailout deal was agreed to this summer, sparking concern that Europe’s debt crisis could deepen.
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Stock market gloom spreads. Blame Greece.
Stock market woes continue as Greece admits it won't meet deficit targets. European stocks fall, along with US stock market futures.
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Opinion: A tax holiday for big business that both liberals and conservatives can get behind
Multinational corporations harbor and invest nearly $1.5 trillion overseas to avoid the 35 percent US corporate tax rate. Giving them a 'repatriation holiday' – a tax break if they bring that cash home and create jobs – will please both sides of the aisle and the American people.
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Germans recoil as Europe seeks more handouts amid debt crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets with French President Nicolas Sarkozy today to coordinate a strategy for coping with Europe's expanding debt crisis.
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Europe's population stats show new trends
Luxembourg's population grew at the fastest rate, while Ireland had the highest birth rate, new figures from Eurostat show
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EU leaders agree on Greek bailout. Turning point in euro crisis?
European leaders in Brussels today agreed to a deal for Greece that includes $156 billion in aid, private investors, and extending the maturity period on Greek bonds.
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Tour de France celebrates 100 years in the Alps with highest-ever finish
The French Alps have always been the holy grail of cycling. But this year the quest is even tougher: Tour de France cyclists will set a new record for the highest finish.
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In Pictures: Cycling in stages: Tour de France 2011
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Who's more productive: Switzerland or Wyoming?
Contrary to arguments that European social democracy is a success, a new ranking of US versus European states has American states ahead of fabled European powers.
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Assad's speech may buy time, but not survival
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave his first speech in two months today, offering elections and reforms this summer in an apparent bid to secure the patience of Syria's silent majority.
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NATO: We're to blame for Sunday's civilian deaths in Libya
NATO's unprecedented acknowledgment of responsibility for civilian deaths is raising doubts about the alliance's prolonged campaign in Libya, which was supposed to save civilian lives.
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Greece bailout hopes lift Asian markets
Greece bailout talks involve a second rescue package roughly the size of the first. But Greece bailout could be delayed until July.
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E. coli outbreak prompts political fights, calls for reform
Europe's inability to zero-in on the cause of an E. coli outbreak, which has been blamed for 23 deaths, has politicians pointing fingers and experts calling for more effective crisis management.
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E. coli outbreak: blame game delays common response
E. coli investigations are under way in Germany, where 16 have died, as well as Spain and the EU Commission. Germany has targeted Spanish produce, but Spain says the supply chain could be a culprit.
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn arrest can't distract EU from Greece
Dominique Strauss-Kahn was a key player in the negotiations. But the IMF has many able people beyond Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
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Arab refugee influx causes Europe to rethink its open borders
France wants to overhaul the Schengen agreement, which allows free movement across European borders. A key issue: including large groups of immigrants among the potential 'threats to public order' that allow temporary internal border controls.
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EU finance ministers meeting on Greece bailout
Greece denies report that it's threatening to quit the euro zone. But EU finance ministers are to meet Friday, perhaps to discuss some easing of Greece's debt burden.
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In Pictures: Royal wedding kisses
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It's official: White iPhone 4 goes on sale Thursday
White iPhone 4, Apple's long lost tech unicorn, will really, truly go on sale tomorrow, according to Apple. The company delayed its white iPhone 4 for 10 months in order to "get every detail right."
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Can per capita income outweigh GDP?
Luxembourg has a higher per capita income than Germany, but it has far less geo-political power.
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Swiss bank account? Better report it now.
The IRS is offering partial amnesty for Americans who report previously undisclosed Swiss bank or other foreign bank accounts.
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How dictators stash their cash 101: How can Egypt track stolen assets?
A first step is identifying where assets are held. Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi is said to have billions stashed in bank accounts from Dubai to Switzerland.
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Classic review: The Beatles
What can there possibly be that we don't already know about the Beatles? Read this book to find out.
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Four challengers try to unseat Michael Steele as Republican Party chair
The Republican National Committee votes Friday on the chairmanship. As this term of Michael Steele draws to a close, the Republican Party is $20 million in debt.
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Estonia embraces euros
On Jan. 1, 2011, Estonia becomes the 17th euro country. What does this mean for the former Soviet republic – and for the euro?
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