» Israel says Syria used chemical arms, probably nerve gas
23/04/13 12:12 from Reuters: International
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons - probably nerve gas - in their fight against rebels trying to force out President Bashar al-Assad, the Israeli military's top intelligence analyst said on Tuesday.
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» Is France next for same-sex marriage legalization?
23/04/13 12:16 from CNN.com - World
France is set to become the latest nation to legalize same-sex marriage Tuesday, despite vocal opposition from conservatives, when legislation goes before lawmakers in the lower house for a final vote.
via Yahoo! News - Latest News & Headlines on 4/23/13
Lawmakers are preparing for a final vote to legalize same-sex marriage.
via Towleroad News #gay by Andy Towle on 4/23/13
The French National Assembly is set to give its final approval today on marriage equality:
The bill, which would also give same-sex couples the right to adopt, was approved in the Senate earlier this month.
Since no amendments have been made during debate in the lower house, it will be the final vote on the legislation. The measure is expected to pass.
Since no amendments have been made during debate in the lower house, it will be the final vote on the legislation. The measure is expected to pass.
The left, which includes President Francois Hollande's governing Socialist Party, dominates the National Assembly, where the bill was approved by a large majority in February on its first reading.
Hollande will have to sign the bill before it becomes law.
More anti-gay rallies are expected after the vote today. As you know, there has been much violence associated with the opposition.Security is tight:
Police say legions of officers and a small battery of water cannons were at France's National Assembly on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of previous street violence. A spokesman for the police union UNSA, Christophe Crepin, said the extraordinary security was in place to protect the city's gay community.
Here's video of a rally that took place last week in Toulouse in southern France in which a group called Hommen Toulouse demonstrated in the city's Charles de Gaulle Sqare where they burned the letters of the word democracy, gave speeches, and stood shirtless and gagged, with anti-gay messages on their bodies.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...
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» What was Tamerlan Tsarnaev doing in Russia?
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» U.S. Probes Suspect's Alleged Militant Ties
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» Dzhokhar Tsarnaev charged with using weapon of mass destruction - The Guardian
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» Boston Bomb Suspects 'Had Religious Motive'
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US officials say the two brothers suspected of carrying out the Boston bombings were motivated by a radical brand of Islam.
Officials Seek Motive Behind Boston Bombings
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» Officials Seek Motive Behind Boston Bombings
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» How Writers Interact With the World - New York Times (blog)
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» French embassy in Tripoli hit by car bomb: embassy source
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» Blast Hits French Embassy in Tripoli
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Security officials were investigating what Libyan officials said was a car bomb that exploded in front of the French Embassy in downtown Tripoli, injuring two French guards and destroying much of the diplomatic compound.
» French Embassy in Libya Attacked - New York Times
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» Hagel: 'Difficult and Dangerous Time'
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» Apple Inc. wins iPhone patent battle over Google - Zee News - Zee News
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» Pragmatist Succeeds Marxist in Venezuela
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» Turkey Criticizes Kerry Over Request to Delay Gaza Trip
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» NATO Foreign Ministers Meet in Brussels
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