Rudd makes gay marriage an Australian election issue

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 12:33

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said today it was time to end the "acrimonious" debate on gay marriage, after he vowed to introduce a bill legalising same-sex unions if returned to office.

John Barrowman gets flak for gay marriage

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 08:31

John Barrowman was bombarded with online abuse after he shared the news of his gay marriage earlier this month.

Benedict Cumberbatch conducts gay ceremony

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 16:35

`Sherlock` star Benedict Cumberbatch conducted a marriage ceremony for his two male friends in Ibiza.

Queen approves gay marriage bill in UK

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 21:27

Queen Elizabeth II gave her assent to the Same Sex Couples Bill here on Wednesday, officially legalising gay marriages in England and Wales.

Gay marriage to be legal in England as law clears last hurdle

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 11:52

After a two-hour debate, the Commons passed the bill, meaning it now only needs to be approved by the Queen, a formality.

Vatican issues first text co-written by two popes

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 21:54

Vatican issued unprecedented religious text co-written by Pope Francis and his predecessor Benedict XVI in which 2 popes said faith should serve "common good" but restated opposition to gay marriage.

Same-sex marriages resume in California as ban lifted

Last Updated: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 08:55

The same-sex marriage stay was lifted by a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California, following the Supreme Court order, according to BBC.

Queen could face gay marriage dilemma

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 18:04

The impending gay marriage legislation could force Queen Elizabeth II to break a sovereign promise, a former senior UK bishop has warned.

Nigerian parliament passes anti-gay marriage bill

Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 22:19

Nigeria`s parliament has passed a bill criminalising gay marriage, making it punishable with a 14-year prison term with speculation whether President Goodluck Jonathan would sign the bill into law.

Pakistani lesbians `become UK`s 1st married Muslim gay couple`

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 11:57

According to reports, following their marriage at the registry office in Leeds earlier this month, Rehana Kausar, 34, and Sobia Kamar , 29, immediately applied for political asylum, the Independent reported.