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Gay marriage: a social revolution?
13/08/2010 - TALKING POINTS

Gay marriage: a social revolution?

The ban on gay marriage in California has been overturned. But the battle over the issue continues, after a federal judge kept same-sex unions on hold to give opponents the chance to appeal to a higher court. The situation in Latin America is very different, with Argentina for example legalising gay marriage last month. But where does the debate stand in Europe, and is it likely that gay marriage will one day become the norm in many countries?
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'Overwhelming emotion' for the Clintons as Chelsea ties the knot
01/08/2010 - USA

'Overwhelming emotion' for the Clintons as Chelsea ties the knot

Bill and Hillary Clinton's only daughter Chelsea married her long-time boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky in Astor Courts in upstate New York on Saturday, in what has been dubbed America's royal wedding.
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Don't forget to save the date: Prince Albert to wed in July
22/07/2010 - MONACO

Don't forget to save the date: Prince Albert to wed in July

Don't forget to save the date: Prince Albert (pictured) of Monaco is to wed South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock next July in what will likely be a high profile and star-studded event. The couple have dated since 2006.
Argentina is first Latin American country to legalise gay marriage
15/07/2010 - ARGENTINA

Argentina is first Latin American country to legalise gay marriage

Argentina has become the first Latin American country to legalise gay-marriage Thursday, after a 15 hour debate led to an historic senate vote. Despite being a staunchly Roman Catholic country, the law was passed with a majority of 33-27.
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Argentine Senate set to vote on gay marriage bill
14/07/2010 - ARGENTINA

Argentine Senate set to vote on gay marriage bill

Senators in Buenos Aires were set to vote Wednesday on a bill that would make Argentina the first Latin America country to recognise gay marriage. The bill, which cleared the lower chamber in May, has been strongly condemned by the Catholic Church.
Gerard Uféras: Paris is in love
14/07/2010 - CULTURE

Gerard Uféras: Paris is in love

The culture show shines the spotlight on a romantic exhibition showing right now at the Hôtel de Ville (Paris City Hall), featuring the work of award-winning photographer Gerard Uféras. The subjects of his photographs come from very different backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common: celebrating love in the City of Lights.
Stockholm celebrates crown princess's wedding to former trainer
19/06/2010 - SWEDEN

Stockholm celebrates crown princess's wedding to former trainer

Sweden's future queen, Crown Princess Victoria, ties the knot with her former personal trainer, 36-year-old commoner Daniel Westling, on Saturday, in one of the country's largest celebrations ever.
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Court upholds ruling to strip men married to Israelis of Egyptian citizenship
05/06/2010 - EGYPT

Court upholds ruling to strip men married to Israelis of Egyptian citizenship

A Cairo court on Saturday upheld a ruling to strip men married to Israeli women and their children of Egyptian citizenship in a case that underscores renewed tensions with Israel.
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Tiger Woods delivers emotionally charged apology
19/02/2010 - SPORTS

Tiger Woods delivers emotionally charged apology

Golf icon Tiger Woods gave an emotionally charged apology on Friday, lamenting his 'selfish behaviour' over a series of extramarital affairs exposed in the media last year. Woods also said he had plans to return to golf, maybe as soon as this year.
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Gay Marriage on Trial
13/01/2010 - TOP STORY

Gay Marriage on Trial

Today a legal battle in the United States that looks set to go all the way to the Supreme Court...
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