Gay marriage law
Taiwan begins first legal gay marriage registrations
Two couples -- one male, one female -- were the first to arrive at a government office in downtown Taipei.
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Indonesia disaster 'punishment for gay activities': Malaysia politician
The 7.5-magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami smashed into the coastal city of Palu, on Sulawesi island, on 28 September.
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Global laws on same-sex unions
Map showing countries where same-sex couples may marry or enter into a civil partnership.
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Australia gay marriage rally draws record crowd ahead of postal vote
The country’s Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten, said it was the law that had to change, not the gay community.
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Tutu van Furth not despondent over same-sex couple blessings
The Anglican Church’s Provincial Synod voted against a motion to offer blessings to same-sex unions.
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Debate on same-sex unions a positive start, says archbishop Thabo Makgoba
The church's highest legislative body has not responded positively to a request for same-sex unions.
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Anglican Church votes against 'prayers of blessing' for same-sex civil unions
The majority voted against the proposal to allow "prayers of blessing" for same-sex civil unions.
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Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi show to protest same-sex law
The cancellations come as US states consider a bill seen as restricting lesbian, gay & transgender rights.
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Same-sex marriage and the law
Same-sex marriage and the law
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Methodist church stands firm on its gay marriage beliefs
The Methodist church says there’s huge debate among its members about gay marriage.
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Where is same-sex marriage legal?
Where is same-sex marriage legal?
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Ireland backs gay marriage in historic vote
Ireland appears to have voted heavily in favour of allowing same-sex marriage in a historic referendum.
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Ireland says gay marriage good for business
Gay marriage can help attract foreign investment, the Irish government said on Thursday.
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US court weighs overturning gay marriage bans
Judge James Graves expressed discomfort with the bans in pointed questions to attorneys defending them.
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Elton John gets hitched
The 67-year-old singer posted a picture on Instagram of himself and his partner.
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Lesbian couple in their 90s marry after 70 years
Vivian Boyack and Nonie Dubes exchanged vows at the First Christian Church in Davenport on Saturday.
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Indian court recognises transgender community
Transgender rights activists said the verdict was a great step towards ending discrimination.
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Gay marriage law finalised in England
Gay marriage will become legal in England and Wales after parliament approved changes to legislation.
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US Supreme Court victory for gay rights
The highest court in the US has struck down the Defence of Marriage Act, a major win for gay couples.
