UN says death of 12-year-old Yemeni girl underscores urgent need to prevent child marriagesUNITED NATIONS — The head of the U.N. children’s agency said Monday that the tragic death of a 12-year-old Yemeni after three days in labor underscores the urgent need to better protect the rights of girls and prevent child marriages. Backers of same-sex marriage want to repeal federal law that denies benefitsWASHINGTON — Gay marriage supporters are moving to repeal a law that denies federal benefits to same-sex couples, but there’s little chance of a vote this year. Ukraine: Elton John too old, too single to adopt HIV-infected boy from Ukrainian orphanageKIEV, Ukraine — Elton John won’t be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from Ukraine because the pop star is too old and isn’t married, the government said Monday. Straight spouses advocate same-sex marriage as way of creating more perfect unionsSAN FRANCISCO — Wah Cheong, a lifelong Republican and the soon-to-be divorced father of two teenage boys, sometimes surprises his co-workers and neighbors in a relatively conservative community outside San Francisco when he says he supports same-sex marriage. 12-year-old Yemeni girl dies as she was giving birth says rights groupSAN’A, Yemen — A 12-year-old Yemeni child-bride died after struggling for three days in labor to give birth, a local human rights organization said Saturday. Federal judge shields signatures on petition backing gay partnership referendum in Wash.OLYMPIA, Wash. — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the state of Washington to keep shielding the identities of people who signed petitions to force a vote on expanded benefits for gay couples. Uruguay clears way for adoptions by gay couples over objection of Roman Catholic ChurchMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay is clearing the way for homosexual couples to adopt children. Vegas chapels, hotels combine wedding deals as numbers align for quirky date: 9-9-09LAS VEGAS — Two years after Las Vegas chapels hit the wedding date jackpot with lucky sevens, it’s all eyes on the nines for 9-9-09. Wash. judge rejects effort to stop public vote on expanded gay partnership benefitsOLYMPIA, Wash. — A judge on Tuesday refused to block a proposed ballot initiative on expanded domestic partnership benefits for gay couples in Washington state. Maine gay marriage law heads to November ballot after 100K voters sign petition for referendumAUGUSTA, Maine — The governor of Maine has signed a formal proclamation putting the state’s gay marriage law up for a vote in November. Romania’s ‘King of the Gypsies’ praises Madonna for speaking out on behalf of RomaBUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s self-styled King of the Gypsies praised Madonna on Wednesday for using her “Sticky & Sweet” world tour to speak out on behalf of Gypsies. Gay weddings begin in Vermont as new law allowing same-sex marriages takes effectDUXBURY, Vt. — After 17 years together, Bill Slimback and Bob Sullivan couldn’t wait another minute to get married. So they didn’t. Referendum on Wash.’s gay domestic partnership law wins spot on Nov. ballotOLYMPIA, Wash. — A referendum on an expansion of Washington’s domestic partnership law for gay couples has qualified for the November ballot, election officials said Monday. Carrie Prejean sues over ouster as Miss California; claims libel, religious discriminationLOS ANGELES — Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean sued pageant officials Monday for libel, slander and religious discrimination, accusing them of telling her to stop mentioning God even before her controversial remarks against gay marriage. Woman sentenced to nearly 3 years for visa fraud scheme involving Cambodian sham marriagesSEATTLE — A 35-year-old Seattle-area woman who ran a visa fraud scheme involving sham marriages to Cambodians faces two years and nine months in prison. In Vermont, same-sex weddings not the draw that civil unions were when state held a monopolyMONTPELIER, Vt. — Bed-and-breakfast owner Jeff Connor was hoping for a boom in business once Vermont opened the door for same-sex couples to marry. Uruguay’s lower house passes bill allowing gay, lesbian adoptionMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Lawmakers in Uruguay have approved a bill allowing gay and lesbian couples to adopt. Delegate reimburses Baltimore cops $300 for proposal stunt that involved officers, helicopterANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker reimbursed the city of Baltimore $300 Thursday for a marriage proposal stunt that involved police, writing on his Web site he hopes officers won’t be blamed. Gay community remembers Kennedy as champion of AIDS funding, gay marriage, hate crime lawBOSTON — For decades, Edward Kennedy was considered the most powerful voice in the Senate for gay rights as a strong supporter of HIV/AIDS funding, hate crimes legislation and same-sex marriage. Group that opposes gay marriage now targets Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that helped to outlaw gay marriage in California is turning its focus to Iowa, hoping to begin the long process of overturning a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year that legalized same-sex marriage. Group that opposes gay marriage focuses on Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that opposes gay marriage is focusing on Iowa, hoping to overturn a state Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Debate about gay marriage sparks angry exchange inside Moscow court, big smooch outsideMOSCOW — The debate over whether to allow a lesbian couple to marry in Russia sparked an angry exchange inside a Moscow courtroom Wednesday, while outside the women locked lips to protest a holdup in proceedings. US judge dismisses lawsuit that caused rift between Obama, gay supportersSANTA ANA, Calif. — A same-sex marriage lawsuit that created a public rift between President Barack Obama and his gay supporters was dismissed Monday on a technicality. US judge dismisses lawsuit that caused rift between Obama and gay supportersSANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal judge in Southern California has dismissed on a technicality a same-sex marriage lawsuit that created a rift between President Barack Obama and his gay supporters. Utah judge authorizes sale of 400 acres of polygamous sect’s land in bidding processSALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge has ordered the sale of a 400-acre parcel of land that is part of a trust established by followers of jailed polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs. Friends of SC governor’s wife say she’s working to fix marriage after his Argentine affairCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s first lady Jenny Sanford is working to fix her shattered marriage after her husband admitted a yearlong affair. Wis. attorney general won’t defend law providing gay, lesbian couples spousal rightsMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s attorney general said Friday he will not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against voters’ decision not to extend such privileges. Stop! In the name of love: Md. lawmaker uses police helicopter, boat for marriage proposalANNAPOLIS, Md. — Democratic Delegate Jon Cardin was intent on creating the perfect night to propose to his fiancee, and the evening is certainly one she won’t forget. Unfortunately, a fuss over his use of a Baltimore police helicopter and a police boat is likely to dog the couple long after the wedding. Judge sets January trial date for federal lawsuit challenging Calif gay marriage banSAN FRANCISCO — A judge on Wednesday said he wants a federal lawsuit challenging California’s same-sex marriage ban to go to trial on Jan. 11, proceedings that will showcase expert witnesses on topics ranging from parenting to the relative political influence of gays. Md. lawmaker apologizes for using police boat, helicopter while popping question to girlfriendANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland lawmaker has apologized for using a police boat and helicopter to create a diversion so he could surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal. |
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