Another US state to allow gay marriage

Rhode Island has become the 10th US state to allow same-sex marriages.

Governor Lincoln Chafee signed the bill - shortly after the final approval of the measure by the state's lawmakers.

Hundreds of gay rights activists celebrated the move outside the Statehouse in the capital, Providence, by holding a victory party.
Posted by Unknown 5/03/2013

France legalizes gay marriage

Voted 225 out of 331 in favour of the bill
France's Parliament legalized same-sex marriage and adoption on Tuesday following a divisive debate that had gone up into antigay attacks and street protests.

After both houses of Parliament had already passed President François Hollande's flagship social initiative, the National Assembly, in a second reading, approved a number of amendments and voted 331-225 in favor of the bill, allowing the way for it to become law.
Posted by Unknown 4/24/2013