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Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. The landmark bill was passed by 66 votes to 27 following a heated debate over marriage equality that has divided the self ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s legislature voted on Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBTQ rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades. Lawmakers pressed by LGBTQ ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage following a vote on Friday. In 2017, the island's constitutional court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei, May 17 (CNA) Taipei is planning to launch a bid for the 2030 Asian Games and may seek Beijing's "understanding" of Taipei's intentions, Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Friday. Taipei has ... ( read original story ...)

Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation. The vote came ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — As tens of thousands of protesters filled the rainy streets of Taipei on Friday, lawmakers in Taiwan voted to legalize same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. “On May 17th, 2019 in #Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — As tens of thousands of protesters filled the rainy streets of Taipei on Friday, lawmakers in Taiwan voted to legalize same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. “On May 17th, 2019 in #Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan's legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia. The vote Friday allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance ... ( read original story ...)

Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation. The vote came ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s president claimed victory in making the island the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex unions, as lawmakers put the final touches on the government’s gay marriage bill. ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Taipei on Friday as lawmakers in Taiwan prepared to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage, a first for Asia. The legislature is facing ... ( read original story ...)

A same-sex marriage supporter in Taiwan holds a rose outside parliament to mourn those who killed themselves due to discrimination. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters Taiwan has secured a first for Asia, ... ( read original story ...)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s parliament on Friday began discussion of a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage, amid a heated debate over marriage equality that has divided the self-ruled island. ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s ruling party is set to force through a landmark marriage-equality law in the face of staunch local opposition Friday, making the island the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex unions. ... ( read original story ...)

Two years ago, Taiwan’s constitutional court made a historic ruling, declaring the country’s civil code, which posited that marriage can only be between a man and a woman, unconstitutional. The court ... ( read original story ...)

As part of a project to modernise services in the New Taipei City Library, a 24-hour self-checkout system and e-book display was installed, which displays various publications and provides advisory ... ( read original story ...)