War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage: The role of gay soldiers, the lack of legal rights for their partners, and the threat of Russia ...
nytimes.com/2022/08/02/world/europe/ukraine-gay-marriage.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine grain shipment "still nothing" in the midst of a broken economy, according to Zelenskyy
- Following rigorous inspection in Istanbul, a Ukrainian grain ship departs towards Lebanon.
- "Just recently, thanks to the UN in partnership with Turkey, we had a first ship with the delivery of grain, but it's still nothing."
- He stated that Ukraine needed to export at least 10 million tonnes of grain to help reduce its $5 billion US monthly fiscal deficit.
- Residents in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, salvage what they can after strikes.
Ukraine war latest: Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar; Budanov says Ukraine to face 'difficult situation' from mid-May
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-over-20-000-russian-troops-trying-to-storm-chasiv-yar-budanov-says-ukraine-to-face-difficult-situation-from-mid-may/
State Customs Service: Polish protesters stop blockade at Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing
kyivindependent.com/state-customs-service-polish-protesters-stop-blockade-at-yahodyn-dorohusk-border-crossing/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
The US has banned funding for the Azov Brigade since 2017 based on Russian propaganda, yet Azov fighters are received at the highest levels in the West ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/20/we-fight-real-nazis-of-today-azov-commander-slams-us-weapons-ban-in-plea-for-aid/
Will — and should — the LDS Church ever ‘seal’ same-sex couples in temples? See what members think.
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/21/will-should-lds-church-ever-seal/
Divorce in Austria: How the 'culpability principle' works and what you need to know about it
thelocal.at/20220713/divorce-in-austria-how-the-culpability-principle-works-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-it
Conservatives in LDP lash out over same-sex marriage ruling | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15204907
Ukraine Situation Report: Poland “Ready” To Host Nuclear Weapons: Polish President Andrzej Duda has again made the case for his country joining the NATO ...
twz.com/air/ukraine-situation-report-poland-ready-to-host-nuclear-weapons
#BangkokPost : Move Forward MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat welcomes the landmark Marriage Equality Act but says the fight isn't over. #lifestyle #LGBTQ #marry #law www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/2779930/at-the-end-of-the-rainbow
Tokyo Pride participants call for LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality: Tokyo's 30th annual Rainbow Pride parade took place on Sunday (April 21) with participants ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/21/tokyo-pride-participants-call-for-lgbtq-rights-marriage-equality-1747
Explainer: Iran's cheap, effective Shahed drones and how Russia uses them in Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/explainer-irans-cheap-effective-shahed-drones-and-how-russia-uses-them-in-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-offensive-putin-8fce40ee08fdcc483f1d0fbe51c44bbe
‘Baba Yaga’ Drones Destroy Two Russian Ammo Depots and Military Vehicles: Video footage showcases strikes by Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” drones, against Russian ...
kyivpost.com/post/31215
ISW: Ukrainian ammo shortages hinder defense against even depleted Russian forces - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/17/isw-ukrainian-ammo-shortages-hinder-defense-against-even-depleted-russian-forces/
Why Japan is the only country where married couples must have the same surname: Six couples are suing the Japanese government for the right to use different ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/why-japanese-couples-have-little-choice-over-their-surname/103661542
Essay | The Marriage-Equality Fight Couldn’t Have Been Won Without Conservatives: By framing the political argument and lobbying key legislators ...
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WATCH: Burning Dugout After Ukrainian ‘Baba Yaga’ Drone Strike: Video footage of reportedly Russian positions in flames after a strike by “Baba Yaga ...
kyivpost.com/post/31150
Express View on Centre’s panel of queer rights: Better late than never: The committee to examine issues of queer community is welcome. It must hold wide-ranging ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-on-centres-panel-of-queer-rights-better-late-than-never-9278434/
Ferguson blasts GOP opponent Reichert for remarks on same-sex marriage: OLYMPIA — In the early stages of the race for governor, Democrat and front-runner Bob ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/17/ferguson-blasts-gop-opponent-reichert-for-remarks-on-same-sex-marriage/
Once again, a same-sex wedding cake will test civil rights protections: A California case tests whether a business owner can refuse to allow a same-sex couple to ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/wedding-cake-lawsuit-california-19404793.php
💙💛 Patriotism, that’s the motivation 👊🏻 How do you get wounded and why do you hope to reach the lava of “Azov”?
🙌🏻 Let’s continue to get to know the fans from ... Show more #Shakhtar #Україна #ШахтарСталеві #Ukraine #ShakhtarStalevi
Iraq postpones vote on bill including death penalty for same-sex acts
deccanherald.com/world/iraqpostpones-vote-on-bill-including-death-penalty-for-same-sex-acts-2979412
Why gay men often have older brothers: 'Many confirmations that this pattern exists'
nypost.com/2024/04/15/lifestyle/why-gay-men-often-have-older-brothers-fraternal-birth-order-effect-explained/
Azov Brigade asks to be removed from blacklists blocking supply of Western weapons
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452026/
Ukrainian guardsmen destroy 20 enemy tanks, more than 70 vehicles in past week: Fighters of the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed 20 Russian tanks ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3852476-ukrainian-guardsmen-destroy-20-enemy-tanks-more-than-70-vehicles-in-past-week.html
🐱 🫡 "Sister in arms with whiskers": National Guard's story about cat becoming part of military unit – photo www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451189/
Refusal could result in driving license revocation: Ukraine passes controversial law on mobilization
tagesspiegel.de/internationales/kampf-gegen-russland-parlament-der-ukraine-bestatigt-neues-gesetz-fur-mobilmachung-11500559.html
Ukraine: Soldiers are missing: President Zelensky is doing a lot to resist Russia's aggression - but not nearly enough.
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/ukraine-soldaten-kommentar-1.6545148
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Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor: The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send GOP Gov ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawmakers-send-bill-ban-first-cousin-marriages-governor-rcna147524
Foreign Office issues new warning for tourists travelling to Greece: Officials have updated advice after a change to the law was brought in this year and said ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/foreign-office-issues-new-warning-9222892
Clarifying the lawmaker, he is promoting civil partnership and not same-sex marriage/union.
He said this is a way to push the constitutional rights of ... Show more
Ground Forces: Heads of southern, eastern military commands reassigned to new posts
kyivindependent.com/ground-forces-southern-and-eastern-operational-commands-heads-change/
House lawmakers renew push for same-sex civil partnerships: A lawmaker renewed her push to pass a same-sex civil partnership law in the Philippines ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/15/house-lawmaker-renews-push-for-same-sex-civil-partnerships-940
Grand Theft Tank: Tankers From Ukraine’s Controversial Azov Brigade Grab Top-End Russian T-72B3M
kyivpost.com/post/30834
National Guard soldiers destroy 16 Russian tanks, 94 artillery systems in past week
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3849924-national-guard-soldiers-destroy-16-russian-tanks-94-artillery-systems-in-past-week.html
Ahead of United Methodist gathering, African churches weigh their future: The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism ...
apnews.com/article/methodists-lgbtq-samesex-marriage-conservatives-africa-1319aea6e1d2ad8755a905a8c4b1bf79
What could unlock LDS Church growth in Japan? Two words, says scholar: green tea.
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/12/what-could-unlock-lds-church/
Bill aimed at protecting same-sex marriage in Louisiana dies in committee: Despite pleas from the LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers have shelved a bill that would have ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/bill-aimed-at-protecting-same-sex-marriage-in-louisiana-dies-in-committee/article_79867715-f0d2-5955-a053-4a9c8a5dba0a.html
Special forces show car with Russian officers being destroyed by FPV drone : Soldiers of the 2nd Assault Detachment of the Omega Special Forces Center showed how ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3849684-special-forces-show-car-with-russian-officers-being-destroyed-by-fpv-drone.html
Ukraine Video Shows Russian Tank Convoy 'Crushed' by Azov Fighters: Kyiv's fighters captured a tank from the convoy, the Azov Brigade said in a statement on ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-video-russia-tank-convoy-azov-brigade-terny-kreminna-1887698
Chick-fil-A plan for gay-friendly Palm Springs sparks outrage: 'I'd starve before I ate there'
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/chick-fil-a-plan-for-gay-friendly-palm-springs-sparks-outrage/
Could a Kansas bill censor non-explicit, LGBTQ+ content? Lawyers, lawmakers disagree
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287564000.html
The war in Ukraine in pictures: Millions of people have been displaced since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Fighting continues in the country ...
nzz.ch/international/in-der-ukraine-herrscht-krieg-ld.1671702
Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill: The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from LGBTQ community ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/8/fears-of-discrimination-persist-in-thailand-despite-looming-same-sex-marriage-bill
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Representative of the Shakhtar ultras, fighter of the 12th special brigade "Azov" of the NSU Andriy Kovalchuk (former Donbass) scored the ... Show more #Shakhtar #ШахтарРух #ShakhtarRukh
Lok Sabha elections | Congress supports same-sex union in its manifesto : Congress and CPI(M) support civil unions for LGBTQIA+ community in India ...
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-elections-congress-supports-same-sex-union-in-its-manifesto/article68032403.ece
#VantageOnFirstpost : India's main opposition party Congress has released its manifesto ahead of general elections later this month. The manifesto ... Show more
Justine McCarthy: Politicians demonising NGOs is fodder for extremists: According to the handbook of regressive extremism, social justice organisations are the ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/05/politicians-demonising-ngos-is-fodder-for-extremists/
Joy for Thai LGBT activists after a marriage equality bill overwhelmingly passed its first reading in Thailand's upper house www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-lgbt-activists-celebrate-vote-that-brings-marriage-equality-closer-2024-04-02/
Night FPV drones with thermal vision of Ukraine's 12th Azov Brigade destroyed another Russian valuable TOS-1 Solntsepyok thermobaric rocket launcher near Terny ... Show more t.me/ruuawarvid/1485
Benedict backed me up on rights for LGBTQ couples, Pope Francis says: Pope Francis found an ally in his predecessor Benedict XVI when he spoke in favor of civil ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/benedict-backed-rights-lgbtq-couples-pope-francis-says-rcna146014
'Housekeeping for Beginners' captures the raw beauty of queer 'found family': Goran Stolevski's newest film, "Housekeeping for Beginners," is a heartbreaking and ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/housekeeping-beginners-goran-stolevski-queer-found-family-rcna146179
Ukrainian drone destroys Russia’s most advanced operational tank: A Ukrainian drone successfully targeted and destroyed the T-90M, the latest main battle tank to ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-drone-destroys-russias-most-advanced-operational-tank/
Ukrainian troops destroy Russian fighting vehicle with infantry on top: Ukrainian troops, specifically members of the National Guard's "Azov" ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-troops-destroy-russian-fighting-vehicle-with-infantry-on-top/
Ukraine: Peace Prize winner Serhij Zhadan reports for military service: The book “Sky over Kharkiv” shows how Serhij Zhadan has been helping people in the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/literatur/ukraine-friedenspreistraeger-serhij-zhadan-meldet-sich-zum-kriegsdienst-li.2202678
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In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time — with a focus on seniors
apnews.com/article/fake-news-disinformation-taiwan-elderly-seniors-19773910ede8cdc39ae0ebc236cd652e
I wrote the first ruling allowing same-sex marriage in Iowa. Don't take rights for granted.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/03/iowa-same-sex-marriage-case-judge-hard-earned-rights/73188247007/
#BangkokPost : The same-sex marriage bill cruised through the first reading in the Senate on Tuesday, was referred to a vetting committee and is expected back on the ... Show more #Thailand #marry #LGBTQ #law www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2769621/senate-accepts-same-sex-marriage-bill-in-first-reading
Japanese high court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional: An appeals court in Japan has for the first time upheld a lower court ruling that the ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3179/
Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
apnews.com/article/thailand-marriage-same-sex-equality-law-9a2f9da6b5b36a1cf70dee5caec70e23
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Thai same-sex marriage bill passes first reading: Thailand has long enjoyed an international reputation for tolerance of the LGBTQ community ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/2/thai-same-sex-marriage-bill-passes-first-reading-1555
Ukraine Situation Report: Russian Armor Massacre At Avdiivka: Reports suggest 20 Russian vehicles were destroyed in what may have been one of the biggest single ...
twz.com/news-features/ukraine-situation-report-russian-armor-massacre-at-avdiivka
Lawmakers in Thailand approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriage | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15215822
On the 10-year anniversary of equal marriage in Britain, I’m thinking of my dad, and the long road to acceptance
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/29/10-year-anniversary-equal-marriage-britain
LGBTQ Iowans say state is worse off than 15 years ago, when same-sex marriage legalized
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/03/31/lgbtq-iowans-struggle-to-celebrate-same-sex-marriage-anniversary-iowa-supreme-court/73067499007/
Same-sex marriage turns 10 in Britain: two couples reflect - The Mainichi: LONDON (Kyodo) -- Two gay couples who reside in Britain where same-sex marriage has ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240331/p2g/00m/0li/004000c
Bethany England: I'm not ashamed of who I am any more: Lioness striker Bethany England speaks to the BBC to mark 10 years since gay marriage was legalised.
bbc.com/news/newsbeat-68664632
Comedian Tom Allen on his BBC same-sex marriage show Big Gay Wedding: Moving and joyous one-off film marks the 10-year anniversary of same-sex couples getting ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tom-allen-bbc-big-gay-wedding-b2518839.html
LGBTQ rights: Thailand's lower house votes in favor of marriage for all: The law must now be passed by the Senate and signed by the King. Thailand would be the ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/lgbtq-rechte-thailands-unterhaus-stimmt-fuer-ehe-fuer-alle-19615044.html
Lorraine 'in tears' after star officiates same-sex wedding on TV: Lorraine officiated a gay wedding on her ITV show with the help of Alfie Boe and Anastacia.
metro.co.uk/2024/03/27/lorraine-in-tears-star-officiates-same-sex-wedding-tv-20537880/
March 26 marks the Day of the National Guard of Ukraine. This year commemorates the 10th anniversary since its establishment ... Show more
First gay couple to marry in England issue message to Tories 10 years on: Peter McGraith married David Cabreza on this day in 2014 in the UK's first ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/first-gay-couple-marry-england-32424983
Doubts about IS confession letters: Moscow calls US reaction to attack premature: More than 90 people died in an attack near Moscow. The “Islamic State” has ...
spiegel.de/ausland/moskau-russland-verdaechtigt-trotz-is-bekennerschreiben-ukraine-a-0a7784bf-af32-4340-adfa-6c000cc5a501
Thailand is set to become the first in south-east Asia to recognise same-sex marriage.
Mookdapa Yangyuen Pradorn is a human rights associate at Fortify ... Show more
Dozens dead in Moscow - IS claims responsibility for attack: At least 60 people have been killed in an attack northwest of Moscow. The Islamic State terrorist ...
fr.de/politik/dutzende-tote-in-moskau-is-reklamiert-anschlag-fuer-sich-zr-92908736.html
Editorial: Japan top court ruling on survivor benefits for same-sex partners one small step - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0op/019000c
Record High for Same-Sex Marriages in Brazil: In 2022, Brazil saw a 19.8% jump in same-sex marriages, reaching 11,000—the highest since the 2013 mandate ...
riotimesonline.com/record-high-for-same-sex-marriages-in-brazil/
'Make LGBT rights a foreign policy priority' to mark same-sex marriage milestone: Peter, one of the first gay married men in the UK, says the government is still ...
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/make-lgbt-rights-foreign-policy-28900265
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