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Gay marriage in Australia unlikely for years after public vote plan rejected | TheStarsHub

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Gay marriage in Australia unlikely for years after public vote plan rejected | CNN

Story highlights Opposition parties say no to a national vote on same-sex marriage Australia is one of the last Western countries without same-sex marriage TheStarsHub  —  Australia’s parliament is almost certain to vote down a national referendum on same-sex marriage, potentially delaying marriage equality in the country for years. Though it backs same-sex marriage, the … Read more

Singapore executes man for trafficking two pounds of cannabis | TheStarsHub

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Singapore executes man for trafficking two pounds of cannabis | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  A Singaporean man convicted of trying to traffic around 2.2 pounds of cannabis was executed on Wednesday, a sentence lambasted by rights groups and campaigners for its severity at a time when many other nations, including neighboring countries, have adopted a more lenient approach towards drugs and capital punishment. While cannabis has been … Read more