Married Sunday, fired Monday: next US gay rights fight
Gay marriage may now be legal across the United States, but that doesn't mean people won't get fired if their boss sees the wedding photos.
Obama says gay marriage ruling 'victory for America'
US President Barack Obama hailed the Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage, saying it shows social changes once thought impossible can become reality.
Australia faces gay marriage pressure
Australia's opposition Labor party introduced a bill into parliament aimed at legalising same-sex marriage.
Australia PM promises 'full and frank' debate on gay marriage
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised a "full and frank" debate on gay marriage in response to an opposition-backed push for reform.
Ireland's gay marriage vote was "a defeat": Vatican daily
The Irish vote in favour of gay marriage constitutes "a defeat" that highlights a gap between the Church and modern society.
Church unnerved by Ireland's huge 'Yes' to gay marriage
The once-dominant Catholic Church in Ireland was trying to come to terms with an overwhelming vote in favour of gay marriage.
Ireland awaits count in historic gay marriage vote
Ireland waited Saturday to learn the outcome of a historic referendum on same-sex marriage, with crowds of anxiously optimistic "Yes" supporters expected at Dublin Castle to hear the result.
US Supreme Court appears split on gay marriage
The US Supreme Court appeared dividedon whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed, as it weighs a potentially historic decision.
Finland takes first step towards legalising gay marriage
Finland's parliament voted in favour of same-sex marriage in a victory for campaigners who gathered thousands of signatures to force parliament to examine the issue.
Pope braced for marriage clash as world's bishops meet
Nice-guy Pope Francis looks set to have his mettle tested by his first mutiny in the ranks this weekend at a Catholic meeting.
Newlywed Clooneys show off their wedding rings in Venice
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin delighted crowds of onlookers as they took to the waters of Venice to show off their wedding rings.
Ecuador gay couples allowed to register partnerships
After years of political battles, gay couples in Ecuador lined up to register their unions on their national identity cards like heterosexual couples.
Gay marriage set to make grand US Supreme Court return
The US Supreme Court this week made plans toward revisiting gay marriage.
18-y.o. girl marries dog in India
18-year-old Indian girl has married a dog to break an evil spell that was supposed to bring misfortune to her first husband.
Clooney to wed in Venice in 'couple of weeks'
Clooney says he is to wed his fiancee in Venice in the next few weeks, less than a year afte lawyer began dating Hollywood's most eligible bachelo.
In Iran, love is rarely a many-splendoured thing
Mahnaz divorced after marrying young because of the pressures of a society that she feels often ignores a relationship's most important ingredient: love.
US Supreme Court blocks same-sex marriages in Virginia
The Supreme Court put a hold on gay marriages in Virginia, as it weighs whether to legalize same-sex marriage across the United States.
The East is wed: China seeks brides for richer, for poorer
Their marriages were arranged for cash, but some of the Vietnamese women say they are living happily ever after.
Australian same-sex marriage support hits record-high: poll
Support for same-sex marriage has reached a record high in Australia, a poll showed Tuesday, as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to allow a conscience vote on the issue.
Napoleon and Josephine's marriage certificate for sale
It was one of the greatest love stories in history and now the marriage certificate that sealed the union of Napoleon and his first wife Josephine is to be sold at auction in September.
