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Added on the 01/11/2022 09:16:59 - Copyright : AFP EN
Images outside the US Supreme Court after it ruled that certain private businesses can refuse service to same-sex couples for religious reasons, in a landmark erosion of anti-discrimination laws. The court backed the case of a Christian graphic designer from the state of Colorado who said that due to her beliefs she would not make a wedding website for a same-sex couple. IMAGES
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomes visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as they attend a guard of honour ceremony held in Tokyo. IMAGES
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida welcomes the restructuring of the cooperation agreement between car manufacturers Renault and Nissan, which sees Renault reducing its stake in the Japanese firm from 43.4 percent to 15 percent, the same size as Nissan's share in its French counterpart. Speaking at a press conference in London, Makoto Uchida says he's "very confident that this new structure will deepen mutual trust," and will "ensure that each member contributes with their strengths and works with shared ambitions." SOUNDBITE
A government building lights up in rainbow colours as Tokyo begins recognition of partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality. IMAGES
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender welcomes the Spanish Royal couple, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, to Berlin with military honours. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida review an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo. IMAGES