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‘French Spiderman,’ Nepal earthquake aftermath, World Table Tennis Championships, Kentucky Derby prep | April 28

‘French Spiderman,’ Nepal earthquake aftermath, World Table Tennis Championships, Kentucky Derby prep | April 28

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The day in photos from around the world.

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Same-sex marriage continues in Utah after federal judge’s ruling

Same-sex marriage continues in Utah after federal judge’s ruling

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A federal judge declined Monday to halt same-sex marriages in Utah as the state appeals his earlier ruling that overturned Utah’s same-sex marriage ban and declared it unconstitutional.halt while the state appeals Shelby’s ruling that Utah’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional. Reuters reports that about 900 couples lined up in Salt Lake City early Monday to obtain marriage licenses, which the Salt Lake County clerk’s office began issuing Friday.

Related: Ohio must recognize same-sex marriages held out of state, judge rules.

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April 22 Photo Brief: Earth Day, earthquakes, protests and pollution

April 22 Photo Brief: Earth Day, earthquakes, protests and pollution

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The world celebrates Earth Day, rampant pollution takes the spotlight in places like India and Afghanistan, the Sichuan province in China struggles to recover from Saturday’s earthquake and more in today’s daily brief.

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April 19 Photo Brief: Manhunt in Boston, Ramnavmi festival in India and gay rights in France

April 19 Photo Brief: Manhunt in Boston, Ramnavmi festival in India and gay rights in France

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Much of Boston is on lockdown, gay marriage vote sparks violence in France, Hindus prepare for the festival commemorating the birth Rama and more in today’s daily brief.

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Same-sex marriage hearings continue, Supreme Court weighs arguments on Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Same-sex marriage hearings continue, Supreme Court weighs arguments on Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday concluded two hours of arguments about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a 1996 law that denies married same-sex couples access to federal benefits, reported Reuters. It is expected in June that the Court will release its decision. On Tuesday, the court heard arguments for and against California’s gay marriage ban Proposition 8.

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Supreme Court hears arguments in gay marriage ban case

Supreme Court hears arguments in gay marriage ban case

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took up the emotionally charged issue of gay marriage, hearing arguments from both sides of the debate on California’s gay marriage ban Proposition 8. The court could make history if it decides to extend equal rights to same-sex couples. According to Reuters, the justices could rule by the end of June on whether the law may stand.

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