Japanese fete LGBTQ progress, demand marriage rights as G7 summit looms – Reuters.com
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Day: April 23, 2023
Gay marriage brought equality to France while giving rise to homophobia
A decade after France legalised same-sex marriage, it remains the law of the land – providing equal rights to thousands of people. But the debates and demonstrations surrounding the law’s passage brought previously unseen levels of homophobia out into…
Leonardo’s Ferry Left High and Dry by Global Warming and Red Tape
A ferry used to traverse the banks of the Adda River, in northern Italy, but drought and an abundance of bureaucracy has closed it down.
Twitter reinstates blue ticks for some media, celebrities
Once a free sign of authenticity and fame, Twitter’s blue ticks must now be bought by subscribers for US$8 a month.
German government, unions reach pay deal for public workers
German government officials and labor unions have reached a pay deal for more than 2.5 million public-sector workers, ending a lengthy dispute and heading off the possibility of disruptive all-out strikes.
Indian police have arrested a Sikh separatist leader who had been on the run
Indian police have arrested a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India’s northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency.
Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia in seventh round
Davis remains unbeaten after devastating punch to the body ends the much anticipated showdown with Garcia.
Twitter Restoring Blue Tick For Users With 1 Million Followers: Report
In a strange occurrence, even profiles of celebrities and noted personalities who are no more, have a verified checkmark next to their account indicating that they are subscribed to the new paid verification feature.
Iran says US seeks to sow discord among regional countries, sell weapons
The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry says the recent comments by the US Secretary of State about Washington’s attempts to disrupt Iran’s military programs are made with the purpose of keeping up the marketing of American weapons.
India home minister challenges account of 2019 deadly attack on military convoy – Yahoo News UK
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