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June 30, 2017

German Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
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And Germany's lower house of parliament on Thursday voted by a wide
margin to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, which also allows
same-sex couples to adopt children, is expected to sail through
Germany's upper house next week. Chancellor Angela Merkel voted "no,"
saying marriage should only be between women and men.