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UK Backs Extending Gay Marriage, Abortion Rights To Northern Ireland
Britain's House of Commons voted on Tuesday to extend same-sex marriage and abortion rights to Northern Ireland, unless devolved government is restored in Belfast by October 21.
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Celebrations As Australians Back Same-Sex Marriage
Australians voted decisively in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry, sparking joyous celebrations Wednesday across the country even though the change must still be enshrined in law.
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Controversial Australia Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Begins
A contentious postal survey on same-sex marriage began in Australia Tuesday, with ballots delivered across the vast continent ahead of an expected fractious campaign between the "yes" and "no" sides.
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Australia Gay Marriage Rally Draws Record Crowd Ahead Of Postal Vote
More than 20,000 people rallied in Sydney on Sunday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, days ahead of a contentious postal survey on the issue that has divided the country.
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Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Vote In Doubt
Australia's plan to hold a national vote on same-sex marriage appeared doomed Tuesday after the opposition Labor Party vowed to block the poll it said would spark divisive debate.
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Australian Parliament Gets Bill To Set Up Gay Marriage Vote
Australia's prime minister introduced legislation to Parliament on Wednesday that would allow a public but non-binding vote on gay marriage early next year.
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Australia Plan For Vote On Gay Marriage Hits Stumbling Block
The government's plan to hold a popular vote on whether Australia should allow same-sex marriage has suffered a setback when a political party announced it will not support the proposed plebiscite.
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Rights Advocate Opposes Australian Vote On Same-Sex Marriage
A leading gay rights advocate and former judge urged Parliament today to prevent a popular referendum on legalizing gay marriage in Australia.
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Church Of Scotland Votes To Allow Gay Marriage For Clergy
The Church of Scotland has voted to let its ministers enter same-sex marriages - though saying it "maintains its traditional view of marriage between a man and woman."
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Australian Government Commits To Gay Marriage Vote This Year If It Wins Election
The Australian government said on Sunday it will hold a public vote on same-sex marriage later this year if it wins re-election.
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Prime Minister Says Australian Vote To Decide Gay Marriage
Australia's prime minister gave a personal assurance today that his government would legalize gay marriage if a majority of Australians choose marriage equality in a popular vote
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Australian PM Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
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Gay Marriage Pressure Builds on Australian Government
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday brushed off mounting pressure for a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage from within his conservative coalition, saying he was more focused on the economy and security.
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Thousands Celebrate Dublin Pride After Marriage Vote
Tens of thousands of revellers created a carnival atmosphere on the streets of Dublin on Saturday in the first gay Pride parade since Ireland became the first country in the world to vote for same-sex marriage.
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UK Backs Extending Gay Marriage, Abortion Rights To Northern Ireland
Britain's House of Commons voted on Tuesday to extend same-sex marriage and abortion rights to Northern Ireland, unless devolved government is restored in Belfast by October 21.
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Celebrations As Australians Back Same-Sex Marriage
Australians voted decisively in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry, sparking joyous celebrations Wednesday across the country even though the change must still be enshrined in law.
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Controversial Australia Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Begins
A contentious postal survey on same-sex marriage began in Australia Tuesday, with ballots delivered across the vast continent ahead of an expected fractious campaign between the "yes" and "no" sides.
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Australia Gay Marriage Rally Draws Record Crowd Ahead Of Postal Vote
More than 20,000 people rallied in Sydney on Sunday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, days ahead of a contentious postal survey on the issue that has divided the country.
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Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Vote In Doubt
Australia's plan to hold a national vote on same-sex marriage appeared doomed Tuesday after the opposition Labor Party vowed to block the poll it said would spark divisive debate.
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Australian Parliament Gets Bill To Set Up Gay Marriage Vote
Australia's prime minister introduced legislation to Parliament on Wednesday that would allow a public but non-binding vote on gay marriage early next year.
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Australia Plan For Vote On Gay Marriage Hits Stumbling Block
The government's plan to hold a popular vote on whether Australia should allow same-sex marriage has suffered a setback when a political party announced it will not support the proposed plebiscite.
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Rights Advocate Opposes Australian Vote On Same-Sex Marriage
A leading gay rights advocate and former judge urged Parliament today to prevent a popular referendum on legalizing gay marriage in Australia.
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Church Of Scotland Votes To Allow Gay Marriage For Clergy
The Church of Scotland has voted to let its ministers enter same-sex marriages - though saying it "maintains its traditional view of marriage between a man and woman."
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Australian Government Commits To Gay Marriage Vote This Year If It Wins Election
The Australian government said on Sunday it will hold a public vote on same-sex marriage later this year if it wins re-election.
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Prime Minister Says Australian Vote To Decide Gay Marriage
Australia's prime minister gave a personal assurance today that his government would legalize gay marriage if a majority of Australians choose marriage equality in a popular vote
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Australian PM Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said today his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Wednesday his government would remain opposed to gay marriage during the current parliament, but suggested the issue could be put to a popular vote after the next election.
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Gay Marriage Pressure Builds on Australian Government
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday brushed off mounting pressure for a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage from within his conservative coalition, saying he was more focused on the economy and security.
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Thousands Celebrate Dublin Pride After Marriage Vote
Tens of thousands of revellers created a carnival atmosphere on the streets of Dublin on Saturday in the first gay Pride parade since Ireland became the first country in the world to vote for same-sex marriage.
