Same Sex Marriage

First 'I Do' As Same-Sex Marriage Comes To Germany

World News | Reuters | Sunday October 1, 2017

Same-sex couples married in Germany for the first time on Sunday, with several dozen couples tying the knot at civil registry offices that opened specially to mark the coming into force of a law passed by parliament in June

Controversial Australia Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Begins

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 12, 2017

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.

Australia Gay Marriage Rally Draws Record Crowd Ahead Of Postal Vote

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 10, 2017

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.

Senior Australian Minister Calls For Postal Vote On Same-Sex Marriage

World News | Reuters | Sunday July 23, 2017

One of Australia's most senior ministers today reignited debate on whether same-sex marriage should be legalised, proposing a national postal vote on the issue.

German Parliament Votes To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

World News | Reuters | Friday June 30, 2017

Germany's parliament voted by a wide margin on Friday to legalise same-sex marriage after Chancellor Angela Merkel did an about-face that freed members of her ruling conservative bloc to follow their personal conscience rather than the party line.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Votes Against Same Sex Marriage Law

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 30, 2017

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday voted against a law to legalise same sex marriage which passed parliament, saying she believed it was the preserve of a man and a woman.

Taiwan Top Court Rules In Favour Of Gay Marriage

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 24, 2017

A top Taiwan court ruled in favour of gay marriage Wednesday, a landmark ruling that paves the way for the island to become the first place in Asia to legalise same sex unions.

2 Women Enter Live-In Relationship, Leave Home Fearing Danger To Life

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday February 20, 2017

Two women in Mahaban tehsil of Mathura district have left their homes "fearing danger to their lives" after they decided to enter into a live-in relationship.

Taiwan Set To Legalize Same-Sex Marriages, A First In Asia

World News | Associated Press | Thursday November 10, 2016

Su Shan and her partner are raising 5-month-old twins together, but only one of the women is their legal parent. That could soon change as Taiwan appears set to become the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

Australia's Same-Sex Marriage Vote In Doubt

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 11, 2016

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.

Malcolm Turnbull Sworn In As Australia's PM

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 19, 2016

Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in for another term as Australia's prime minister Tuesday after a narrow election victory with budget repair and a public vote on same sex marriage among his top priorities.

Thousands Rally In Australia For Same-Sex Marriage

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 25, 2016

Thousands of Australians marched at same-sex marriage rallies across the country today calling on whichever party wins a July 2 national election to quickly introduce same-sex marriage laws.

Church Of Scotland Votes To Allow Gay Marriage For Clergy

World News | Associated Press | Saturday May 21, 2016

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."

US Judge Suspended For Trying To Block Same-Sex Marriages

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 7, 2016

The top judge in the US state of Alabama was suspended on Friday after a judicial oversight body filed a complaint over his efforts to stop same-sex marriages, media reports said.

Judge Rules Against Couple In China's 1st Same-Sex Case

World News | Associated Press | Wednesday April 13, 2016

A judge has ruled against a gay couple in China's first same-sex marriage case.

New Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull Says Public Will Vote on Same Sex Marriage

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 15, 2015

New Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday the status of same sex marriage will be decided by a public vote after a federal election next year, sticking to a timeline determined by former leader Tony Abbott.

Kentucky Clerk's Office Ends Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

World News | Reuters | Saturday September 5, 2015

Deputies of a county clerk in rural Kentucky issued marriage licenses to four gay couples on Friday after she defied a U.S. district judge's orders for months because as a Christian she opposes same-sex unions.

Australian PM Stymies Gay Marriage Push, for Now

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 12, 2015

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.

I'd Toss 6 US Supreme Court Justices if I Could: Bobby Jindal

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 8, 2015

Annoyed with Supreme Court rulings on Obamacare and same sex marriages, Republican presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal has said if given a chance he would toss out half-a-dozen judges of the top court, including two nominated by Presidents George W Bush and Ronald Reagan.

Couples Apply for First Same-Sex Marriage Licences in Philippines

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 3, 2015

Two same-sex Philippine couples applied for marriage licences Monday in a first for the conservative Catholic nation, but were promptly rejected by the government.

Bobby Jindal Falls in Line on Same-Sex Marriage

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 3, 2015

One week after the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples can marry nationwide and states cannot ban such marriages, Louisiana's Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal has finally fallen in line.

Indian Student Gets US Fellowship For LGBT Research in Tamil Nadu

South | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 1, 2015

An Indian student has received an LGBT scholarship from California University to investigate how political tensions have led to the proliferation of new notions of sexual identity in Tamil Nadu.

Karan Johar Responds to Same Sex Marriage Joke on Twitter. #LoveWins, Trolls Lose

Monday June 29, 2015

The trolls have directed vitriol at celebrities like Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, whose sexuality has been a continuing topic of interest and speculation

Bobby Jindal Criticises Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Over Gay Marriage Views

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday June 29, 2015

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has lashed out at US President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton for their views on same sex marriage, alleging that they evolved their views based on opinion polls.

Jubilant New York Crowds Celebrate Gay Marriage Ruling at Pride March

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 29, 2015

Under a sea of rainbow flags, hundreds of thousands of people packed the streets of New York on Sunday for the annual Gay Pride March, celebrating the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.

Thousands Fill Streets for Berlin Gay Pride After Historic US Ruling

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 27, 2015

Several hundred thousand people filled the streets of Berlin for the city's Gay Pride parade today, a day after the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Thousands Celebrate Dublin Pride After Marriage Vote

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 27, 2015

Tens of thousands of revelers created a carnival atmosphere on the streets of Dublin today in the first gay Pride parade since Ireland became the first country in the world to vote for same-sex marriage.

Ireland Becomes First Country to Vote in Favour of Gay Marriage

World News | Reuters | Sunday May 24, 2015

Ireland became the first country in the world to adopt same-sex marriage by popular vote as 62 per cent of the electorate backed a referendum, official results showed on Saturday.

Irish Gay Marriage Vote Reflects Church in Decline

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 20, 2015

Friday's vote on legalising same-sex marriage in Ireland is a further sign of the waning influence of the once-dominant Catholic Church, experts said.

US to Recognize Gay Marriage in Another Six States

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 26, 2014

The US government announced Saturday it would recognize same sex marriages in six more states, following an earlier Supreme Court decision not to take up the debate.