Fuel flows to dry European pumps in protest climate
Police escorted fuel tankers rolled toward Britain's dry pumps as Europewide protests spread from England and Scotland. Tony Blair urged crisis action while retailers warned night shipments would barely refill stations. Demonstrators clash with no violence reported as truckers say high prices and taxes threaten livelihoods.
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Netherlands Extends Same-Sex Marriage Rights Nationwide
The Netherlands parliament approved a bill granting same-sex couples full marriage rights including adoption and divorce. The law, after a 109-33 vote, allows conversion of existing partnerships to marriages though overseas adoptions remain barred. Expected to take effect next year, it positions the country at the forefront of gay rights amid muted, cautious international response.
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Car bomb hits Jakarta Stock Exchange building
A car bomb exploded in an underground garage of the Jakarta Stock Exchange, killing one man and injuring at least 23 as thick smoke and fires filled the basement. Authorities investigated the type of explosive while firefighters evacuated over 1,000 workers and searched for others trapped.
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