Tag: same sex marriage
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Nation to Legalize Same-sex Marriage
In a historic vote last week, Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriages.
Now in Taiwan, same-sex couples who marry will officially...
Czech Republic on the Brink of Legalizing Gay Marriage
Following Austria's recent passage of gay marriage, the Czech Republic is set to become the first post-Soviet EU country to allow same-sex couples to...
Thailand Not the LGBT Paradise Most Believe It to Be, Say...
Although Thailand is regularly viewed as an LGBT-friendly paradise, in reality, gay and transgendered people living in the Southeast Asian country routinely face discrimination...
Thailand Considering Same-sex Civil Partnership Bill
The Thai Justice Ministry is currently considering legislation that would allow same-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships together, which would provide many of...
First Gay Marriage Recognized in Russia due to Loophole in Russian...
A newly wed gay couple were surprised to have their marriage recognized when they entered their home country after tying the knot in Copenhagen,...
UK Church Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The Scottish Episcopal Church becomes first UK Anglican Church to support gay marriage
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In a landmark move, the Scottish Episcopal Church has voted...
Taiwan Court Rules Same Sex Marriage is Legal
Ministry of Justice will come up with a legal framework next
Taiwan’s much awaited ruling on same sex marriage was given yesterday by the island’s...
SCOTUS to Hear Two Gay Marriage Cases
The Supreme Court will hear two landmark gay marriage cases this week. The first will weigh the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, a measure...
Justices Will Soon Decide Whether to Take Up Same-Sex Marriage Appeals
CNN | Justices of the Supreme Court may soon be announcing if they will hear a constitutional challenge to a federal law denying financial...