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South Korea's Top Court Grants State Benefits To Gay Couples In Landmark Ruling
South Korea's supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region.
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Not In Open Court: Chief Justice On Review Petition In Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not agree to give an open court hearing on the review petition challenging the top court judgement that refused to legally recognise same-sex and queer marriage.
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Supreme Court To Consider Requests To Review Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 10 a batch of pleas seeking review of its last year's judgement which refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
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"Proud Of My Decision": Woman On Her Same-Sex Marriage
A same-sex couple, Anju and Kavita, recently got married in a traditional ceremony in Gurugram. Kavita expressed her happiness and noted that Anju is very caring. She also voiced her disapproval of society's non-acceptance and pestering attitude.
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Namibian Court Declares Laws Banning Gay Sex Unconstitutional
A high court in Namibia declared two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men unconstitutional on Friday, in a landmark win for the LGBTQ community in the southern African country.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
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"Love Wins Over Prejudice": Thailand First Southeast Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.
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Thailand Parliament Passes Bill To Legalise Same Sex Marriage
Thai advocates for LGBTQ rights hailed a major step forward Wednesday as the parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill in a landslide, paving the way for the nation to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
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Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage Amid Fierce Opposition From Orthodox Church
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday lauded parliament's decision to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, despite fierce opposition from the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
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Greece Set To Legalize Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
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First Lesbian Couple In Nepal Officially Registers Their Marriage
This makes Nepal, the first in South Asia to formally recognise and register a same-sex marriage following the Supreme Court's decision.
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Greece Will Legalise Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples, Says PM
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the taboo issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.
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"No Regrets": Chief Justice On Same-Sex Marriage Verdict
Reflecting on the unsuccessful fate of the pleas for legal sanction to same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Monday the outcome of a case is never personal to a judge and he has no regrets.
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"If This Is Your Way...": Israel Slams X User Who Called The Country "Gay"
The woman, identified as Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, also shared another picture of a soldier holding an Israeli flag with pride colours.
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This Country Becomes 1st In South Asia To Register Same-Sex Marriage
Five months after the Supreme Court legalised it, Nepal on Wednesday formally registered the first case of same-sex marriage, making it the first South Asian country to do so.
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South Korea's Top Court Grants State Benefits To Gay Couples In Landmark Ruling
South Korea's supreme court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a same-sex partner was eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance, a move hailed as a win for LGBTQ rights in a country that has lagged others in the region.
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Not In Open Court: Chief Justice On Review Petition In Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court on Tuesday did not agree to give an open court hearing on the review petition challenging the top court judgement that refused to legally recognise same-sex and queer marriage.
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Supreme Court To Consider Requests To Review Verdict On Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 10 a batch of pleas seeking review of its last year's judgement which refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
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"Proud Of My Decision": Woman On Her Same-Sex Marriage
A same-sex couple, Anju and Kavita, recently got married in a traditional ceremony in Gurugram. Kavita expressed her happiness and noted that Anju is very caring. She also voiced her disapproval of society's non-acceptance and pestering attitude.
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Namibian Court Declares Laws Banning Gay Sex Unconstitutional
A high court in Namibia declared two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men unconstitutional on Friday, in a landmark win for the LGBTQ community in the southern African country.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
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"Love Wins Over Prejudice": Thailand First Southeast Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, in a historic parliamentary vote hailed as a "victory" by campaigners.
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Thailand Parliament Passes Bill To Legalise Same Sex Marriage
Thai advocates for LGBTQ rights hailed a major step forward Wednesday as the parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill in a landslide, paving the way for the nation to become the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
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Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage Amid Fierce Opposition From Orthodox Church
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday lauded parliament's decision to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, despite fierce opposition from the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
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Greece Set To Legalize Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples
Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.
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First Lesbian Couple In Nepal Officially Registers Their Marriage
This makes Nepal, the first in South Asia to formally recognise and register a same-sex marriage following the Supreme Court's decision.
-
Greece Will Legalise Marriage, Adoption By Same-Sex Couples, Says PM
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the taboo issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.
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"No Regrets": Chief Justice On Same-Sex Marriage Verdict
Reflecting on the unsuccessful fate of the pleas for legal sanction to same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Monday the outcome of a case is never personal to a judge and he has no regrets.
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"If This Is Your Way...": Israel Slams X User Who Called The Country "Gay"
The woman, identified as Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, also shared another picture of a soldier holding an Israeli flag with pride colours.
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This Country Becomes 1st In South Asia To Register Same-Sex Marriage
Five months after the Supreme Court legalised it, Nepal on Wednesday formally registered the first case of same-sex marriage, making it the first South Asian country to do so.
