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US Supreme Court rules gay marriage a constitutional right

In a momentous day for the rights of minorities the US Supreme Court has ruled that the US Constitution upholds the rights of same-sex couples to

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Irish referendum result: 62 percent say yes to same-sex marriage

The result of Ireland’s referendum on same-sex marriage has become official: an overwhelming “yes”. Celebrations began in Dublin and elsewhere as it

Ireland

Ireland 'says overwhelming yes' to same-sex marriage in referendum

Ireland looks to have said an overwhelming “yes” to same-sex marriage in the country’s referendum – according to both supporters and opponents of the

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Ireland waits for results in gay marriage referendum

The votes are in and counting has started in Ireland in the country’s referendum on gay marriage. It is the first time a popular vote has been used

Ireland

Ireland expected to say "I do" to gay marriage

It would have been unthinkable just a few years ago in this most Catholic of countries, but Ireland appears to be on the brink of authorising gay

Ireland

Gay marriage and Europe's east-west divide

Ireland might be the first country in the world to approve same-sex marriage via a popular vote. The Emerald Isle, predominately Catholic, is

France

French Protestant Church backs gay marriage

France’s United Protestant Church (EPUdF) has voted to allow pastors to bless same-sex marriages. The move comes two years after Paris legalised gay

USA

US Supreme Court to consider whether gay marriage is a constitutional right

Demonstrators from both sides of the argument gathered outside the US Supreme Court as it prepared to hear whether same-sex marriage should be a

USA

Sunshine and love Florida lifts statewide ban on same- sex marriage

Florida becomes the 36th US state to allow same sex marriage with the county of Miami-Dade leading the way. The ruling came after a judge lifted her

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Same sex marriage: Chilean pastor removed from congress for angry slurs

France

Nicolas Sarkozy comes out against same-sex marriage, alienates allies

United Kingdom

Former British PM Tony Blair hailed a 'gay icon'

Cyprus

Cyprus's first gay pride march will highlight lack of rights

China

Gay woman in Hong Kong spurns father's double dowry offer

Germany

Former Germany star Thomas Hitzlsperger reveals he is gay

USA

Ex-President George H.W. Bush serves as witness at same-sex marriage

USA

Historic US Supreme Court ruling, big win for gay rights

France

Gay couple sues French mayor over refusal to wed them

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