Nigerian police raid alleged gay wedding, arrest 67 people
The policemen chased and arrested a total number of the suspects for allegedly conducting and attending a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Wed Aug 30 2023
German lawmakers approve same-sex marriage in landmark vote
Germany's parliament backed the legalisation of same-sex marriage on Friday in a historic vote hailed by gay activists and leftist parties.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Pressure builds on Merkel for vote on gay marriage this week
Following Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to row back on her conservative party's opposition to gay marriage, her opponent in September's elections said on Tuesday that his party would push.
Tue Jun 27 2017
Australia's same-sex marriage vote in limbo after being rejected
The Australian senate on Monday night voted down the conservative government's bill to hold a public vote by a margin of 33 to 29.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Widowed former senator will remarry at 90, this time to a man
Former Senator Harris Wofford will remarry at 90 to his interior designer Matthew Charlton, who is just 40.
Mon Apr 25 2016
Ireland gay marriage law comes into force
Existing same-sex marriages registered abroad will be immediately recognised while other couples can now submit their intention to marry.
Mon Nov 16 2015
'Love rules': Same-sex marriage is legal... in the U.S.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (unseen) officiates the marriages as he renews the vows of Terrence McNally (L) and Thomas Kirdahy on t
Sat Jun 27 2015
Netizens divided over same-sex marriage ruling in the US
Netizens took to Twitter to express their opinion about the ruling to legalize same-sex marriage in the US.
Sat Jun 27 2015
US Supreme Court rules, 5-4, in favor of same-sex marriage
The US Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that same-sex couples be allowed to marry no matter where they live in the United States.
Sat Jun 27 2015
Australia PM promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage
Australian PM Tony Abbott promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform, but said the issue was not a priority for his government.
Wed May 27 2015
Church unnerved by Ireland's huge 'Yes' to gay marriage
The once-dominant Catholic Church in Ireland was trying to come to terms Sunday with an overwhelming vote in favour of gay marriage, saying it needed a "new language" to connect to people.
Mon May 25 2015
Cheers and tears as Ireland approves gay marriage
Cheers rolled around Dublin Castle on Saturday as jubilant "Yes" supporters jumped for joy and waved rainbow flags to celebrate Ireland's vote to allow gay marriage.
Sun May 24 2015
Singapore bans Archie comics featuring gay marriage
Singapore has banned a volume of Archie comic series because its depiction of same-sex marriage was deemed to breach local "social norms".
Thu Jul 17 2014
Elton John to marry longtime partner
Pop icon Elton John says he will tie the knot with partner David Furnish now that his native Britain has legalized gay marriage.
Mon Mar 31 2014
Australia's capital allows gay marriage
Australia's national capital passed legislation making it the first place in the country to allow gay marriage.
Tue Oct 22 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024