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An Italian marine accused together with his colleague of the shooting to death of two indian fishermen have been allowed by the Indian Supreme Court to continue staying in Italy. This is the latest episode in the legal battle that has sparked a bitter diplomatic row between India and Italy.

In a historical decision, the Italian Senate has approved a bill that will allow same-sex marriages throughout the country, and granted gay couples the same rights and privileges as every wedded couple.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the murder of an Italian student in Cairo and promised full cooperation with Italian authorities.