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Taiwan gets closer to legalising same-sex marriage
Published Mon, Dec 26, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Taipei
TAIWAN'S Parliament on Monday passed the first draft of a controversial marriage equality bill, moving the island a step closer to becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex nuptials.
A legislative committee approved the amendment to the civil law that would allow gay couples to legally tie the knot, as dozens of opponents to the change rallied outside to demand a referendum on the divisive issue.
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