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Greece legalises same sex marriage in landmark change
The law gives same-sex couples the right to wed and adopt children and comes after decades of campaigning for marriage equality.
Fri Feb 16 2024
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Pope says Africans are 'special case' when it comes to LGBT blessings
Pope Francis said for Africans, "homosexuality is something 'bad' from a cultural point of view, they don't tolerate it".
Mon Jan 29 2024
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Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage
This will provide rights, responsibilities and family status as equal to the marriage between a man and a woman presently in all aspects.
Thu Dec 21 2023
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Boxing: Pacquiao negotiating new deals after Nike axe
Nike cut ties with eight-time world champion Pacquiao last week after he described gay couples as "worse than animals".
Tue Feb 23 2016
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Greece allows civil partnership for same-sex couples
However, the bill does not allow same-sex couples to marry or adopt children, as in other countries, and does not give them similar pension, tax and health rights.
Wed Dec 23 2015
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Stop judging!
Last week, the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in America, so stop judging, Patsy Thomas writes.
Tue Jun 30 2015
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US Supreme Court rules, 5-4, in favor of same-sex marriage
The US Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that same-sex couples be allowed to marry no matter where they live in the United States.
Sat Jun 27 2015
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New Zealand is a new destination for gay marriage
More than 80 same-sex couples, including 24 from overseas, have said "I do" in New Zealand since a law legalising gay marriage took effect a month ago.
Fri Sep 20 2013
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Same-sex couples queue to say 'I do' in New Zealand
More than 30 same-sex couples will say "I do" Monday when New Zealand becomes the first Asia-Pacific country and only the 14th in the world to legalise gay marriage.
Sun Aug 18 2013
France endorses gay-marriage bill despite protests
The French government gave the green light for same-sex couples to marry and adopt children after a weekly cabinet meeting.
Thu Nov 08 2012