Gay marriage legislation starts bumpy ride through Parliament
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OTTAWA (CP) - The federal government's contentious gay marriage bill has begun what's sure to be a very bumpy ride through the House of Commons.
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Wrangling in Parliament over a possible ban on hunting with dogs is entering what could be its final week.
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Decision by parliament spells legislative trouble for President Mwai Kibaki
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The U.S. Capitol at their backs, supporters of gay marriage pleaded, demanded and sang out for equal rights Monday, hoping they will succeed in the long term but mindful of the hostile political environment they face today. Opponents of gay marriage, led by President Bush, are trying to amend the U.S. Constitution to outlaw gay and lesbian marriages.
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Thousands march in Rome to urge Italy's parliament to approve a bill increasing gay rights.
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The House joined the Senate Thursday in refusing to approve a constitutional amendment to bar gay marriage, described by supporters as a vital protection for traditional families but denounced by foes as a divisive pre-election ploy to inflame prejudice.
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The Spanish government approved a bill to legalise homosexual marriages, which will make it only the third country in Europe to condone same-sex marriages -- but the move sparked fury within a still influential Roman Catholic Church.
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Opponents of gay marriage concede victory will not be swift in their attempt to amend the U.S. Constitution, even after prevailing in all 11 states where the issue was on the ballot last month.
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MADRID Spainâs cabinet proposed legislation Friday allowing same-sex marriages and for homosexuals to adopt children, pressing ahead with its liberal agenda despite vociferous opposition from the influential Roman Catholic Church.
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Canada's minority government unveiled  draft legislation to permit gay marriage on Tuesday, taking a  political gamble on a social issue that has split the country  and the ruling Liberal Party.
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&quot;No Rubba no Hubba Hubba&quot; is the message being pushed in a campaign launched at Parliament today to try and stem the high rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Controversial bill moves a step closer to being law, after winning second reading by a majority of 138
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A Spanish bill allowing gay marriage is expected to go to parliament has the Catholic Church up in arms. One bishop said it was like unleashing a virus.
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(Washington) The US House of Representatives began debate Thursday afternoon of a proposed amendment to the Constitution to bar same-sex marriage with a vote expected later today.
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The Turkish parliament meets in extraordinary session Tuesday to push through a massive series of amendments to the country&#39;s fascist-inspired penal code, but the effort aimed at easing Ankara&#39;s EU entry bid could backfire because of a clause making
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Plans to offer civil partnerships for gay couples risk being "held to ransom" by peers, warns the government.
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OTTAWA (CP) - Deep Liberal divisions over same-sex marriage were laid bare Thursday when a cabinet minister revealed he may risk his job rather than support his government's legislation.