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Reuters reports Taiwan has become the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Thousands of demonstrators were seen outside parliament cheering and waving rainbow flags. Lawmakers of the..

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Thousands of couples celebrate as Taiwan becomes the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, as thousands of demonstrators outside parliament cheered and waved rainbow flags. Justin Solomon reports.

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One of the 20th century's best-known architects, I.M. Pei, has died according to the New York Times. Pei was born in China but made his mark around the world with his distinctive modern aesthetic. His..

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As markets take fright at the threat of fresh US tariff hikes against China, European shares dropped broadly on Thursday as investors shunned risky assets. As David Pollard reports, earnings were also..

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns Britain about the involvement of Chinese firm Huawei in the construction of the country's 5G network. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday claimed that melting Arctic sea ice could actually be a good thing, as it will shorten sea voyages from Asia to the West by as much as three weeks. In a speech..

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Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, is considering listing a minority stake in its Asian operations to create a separate business that could lead consolidation of brewing in the region...

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U.S. stocks slumped on Monday after President Donald Trump shocked investors by threatening to hike tariffs on Chinese goods this week. Yahaira Jacquez reports.

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Adidas earnings outpaced forecasts in the first quarter thanks to ecommerce and a strong performance in North America. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Bank stocks boosted Europe's share indices after HSBC beats quarterly profit estimates, bolstered by a surge in income from Asia. And Société Générale gained as news of a stronger-than-expected..

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South Korea's Samsung Electronics posted its weakest profit in more than two years in the first quarter of 2019, but remains optimistic about second-half results. Michelle Hennessy reports.

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According to a report by Reuters, on Saturday, China looked to put a gentler PR spin on its massive plan to recreate the old Silk Road, claiming it must do more to explain the program and boost..

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According to Reuters, President Xi Jinping on Saturday hailed deals worth more than $64 billion signed during China’s Belt and Road Initiative this week. Xi also said that his signature initiative to..

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Russian President Vladimir Putin met and held talks with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. Rough cut (no reporter..

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According to a report by Reuters, Chinese President Xi Jinping elevated his country's missile forces to a level where they pose an unprecedented challenge to the aircraft carriers and bases that form..

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Under Xi Jinping, Beijing has elevated its missile forces to a point where many rockets in the Chinese arsenal now rival or outperform those of the United States. This dramatic shift could render..

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping has refashioned the People's Liberation Army into a force that's rapidly closing the gap on U.S. firepower -- and in some vital areas has surpassed it. American victory over..

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According to CNN Business, the series of deadly attacks in Sri Lanka over the weekend could damage Asia's fragile economies. The bombs that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on..

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Amazon says it will shut its China online store by July 18, as the U.S. e-commerce giant focuses on the lucrative businesses of selling overseas goods and cloud services in the world's most populous..

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Son Heung-Min made his first goal in the brand new $1.3 billion stadium in early April. During the current soccer season, Son has made 18 goals for Tottenham Hotspur. According to CNN, the amount is..

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In Asia, it’s the region’s biggest tech giants that are challenging high street banks, to a degree not seen in Europe or the United States. Michelle Hennessy reports.

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"Map of The Soul: Persona", the new album from the Korean boy band, features tracks with Halsey and Ed Sheeran. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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