Tag: same sex marriage

In first for Asia, Taiwan lawmakers back same-sex marriage

TAIPEI: Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, as thousands of demonstrators outside parliament cheered and waved rainbow...

India hints at legalising homosexuality

NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Wednesday signalled it would not oppose a move to decriminalise homosexuality, as the country’s top court chewed over appeals...

Czech government backs bill on same-sex marriage

PRAGUE: The Czech government gave its backing on Friday to a bill which would make the country the first in formerly communist Europe to...

Australians decisively vote in favour of same-sex marriage

SYDNEY: Australians voted decisively in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry, sparking joyous celebrations Wednesday across the country even though the change must...