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Francois Hollande signs France's same-sex marriage bill into lawOn Friday, France became the fourteenth country to legalize same-sex marriage. A campaign promise by French President Francois Hollande, the bill was hotly contested by conservatives in France.
Afghanistan fails to pass law banning violence against womenA law banning violence against women, considered a major step forward in women's rights in Afghanistan, failed to pass parliament. The law would have also created shelters for abused women, and limited the number of wives permitted to two.
With conservative Islamists in power, blasphemy cases surge in EgyptAccusations of blasphemy, a criminal offense under Egypt's new Islamist-backed constitution, have been leveled more frequently against writers, activists, and Christians in recent months.
- Canada 5.2 quake: Earthquake felt in Ontario
Canada 5.2 quake: Canada's government agency that monitors earthquakes said the quake it registered a 5.2-magnitude temblor with an epicenter located about 11 miles northeast of Shawville, Quebec.
Jorge Rafael Videla, former dictator, dies in Argentine prisonJorge Rafael Videla died of natural causes in the Marcos Paz prison, according to Federal Prison Service Director Victor Hortel.
Toilet paper shortage sends Venezuelans scrambling for rollsToilet paper shortage: After years of economic dysfunction, the country has gotten used to shortages of medicines and basic food items like milk and sugar but the scarcity of bathroom tissue has caused unusual alarm.
Chef killed over meal? Japanese chef's death under investigation in Germany.Prosecutors say Miki Nozawa died Monday following a brawl with the two men at a nightclub near his restaurant on the North Sea resort island of Sylt.
To tame drug violence, Mexican general takes control of chaotic MichoacanAs part of President Enrique Pena Nieto's strategy against drug violence, Alberto Reyes, a Mexican general was given control over all police and military operations in the western state of Michoacan.
Beckham to retire: British star will step away from pitch at season's endBeckham to retire: After playing in Britain, France, Spain, and the US, David Beckham has decided to retire from professional soccer.
Palestinian protests mark the anniversary of Israel's creationOn Wednesday, Israel's 65th anniversary, Palestinians demonstrated and expressed their desire to return to what they view as their holy land. A recent report shows approximately 5.3 million Palestinians are classified as refugees and live in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the West Bank and Gaza.
Russia, U.S. plot peace talks for SyriaThe United States and Russia are 'finding this common ground' on the conflict in Syria, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The two countries are now preparing for a peace conference in Geneva in June, which Syria is expected to attend.
Cardinal: Sexual misconduct behind his departure from ScotlandCardinal sexual misconduct: Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who resigned as archbishop after admitting to sexual misconduct, is leaving Scotland for "spiritual renewal, prayer and penance."
As cyclone bears down on Myanmar, thousands of Muslims refuse to relocateThe Myanmar government had planned to move some 38,000 internally displaced people, most of them Rohingya Muslims, who have complained of severe abuse at the hands of the Burmese Army.
Nigerian president declares state of emergency in country's northeast regionNigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared war on Islamic militants in the northeast portion of the African nation.
Mayan pyramid bulldozed for road fill by construction companyMayan pyramid bulldozed: The head of the Belize Institute of Archaeology, Jaime Awe, said the destruction at the Nohmul complex in northern Belize was detected late last week.
Paris riots mar soccer victory celebrations, prompt ceremony cancellationParis riots: PSG players had been scheduled to raise the championship trophy aloft from City Hall's balcony on Wednesday evening, but those plans were scrapped Tuesday, the Paris mayor's office said.
British PM Cameron visits Boston, offers condolencesBritish Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, visited the Boston Marathon bombings memorial on Tuesday morning to offer his condolences and discuss lessons that can be learned from the deadly bombings.
Carlos the Jackal court appearance: Terrorist appealing life sentenceCarlos the Jackal, whose real name is Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, is serving two life sentences in France for a triple murder in 1975 and for the bombings in 1982 and 1983 that killed 11 people and injured more than 140.
- 40 patients escape from Kenya psychiatric ward
40 patients escape from Kenya's only public psychiatric facility. Nine patients have been returned. Some 70 male patients overpowered the guards at the hospital and that 40 managed to escape Sunday.
Ahmadinejad charges? Iranian president cited over election filing appearanceAhmadinejad charges? The dispute appears to stem from an ongoing confrontation between Ahmadinejad and the ruling clerics in Iran following years of tensions over power struggles.
