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The House of Assembly

15 hours ago ago from Andrew Cusack

Die Volksraad T he House of Assembly (always called the Volksraad in Afrikaans, after the legislatures of the Boer republics) was South Africa's lower chamber, and inherited the Cape House of Assembly's debating chamber when the Cape Parliament's home was handed over to the new Parliament of South Africa in 1910. The lower house quite soon decided to build a new addition to the building, and moved its plenary hall to the new wing. ...

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16 hours ago ago from earthTV blog

written by Stefanie on December 21st, 2009, 18:35 | ( 1 ) There is lots of water currently in Singita, Kruger Park, South Africa. Singita Flood Singita Flood Watch more here. Thanks Norbert and Andriy! Tags: Flood , Game Reserve , river , Singita , south africa , water , wildlife This entry was posted on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 6:35 pm. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS ...

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Mexico City Legalizes Gay Marriage

8 hours ago ago from Daily Intel

With a vote of 39-20, Mexico City's legislature changed the definition of marriage today from a union between a man and woman to a "free union between people." The city's mayor is expected to sign the bill, which also allows gays to adopt. And then, hopefully, he'll make a trip up here and show New York how it's done . Mexico City assembly legalizes same-sex marriage [AP] Read more posts by Adam K. Raymond Filed Under: equal ...

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Feel the Homomentum!

18 hours ago ago from Shakesville

Mexico City assembly legalizes same-sex marriage : Mexico City lawmakers on Monday made the city the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage, a change that will give homosexual couples more rights, including allowing them to adopt children. The bill passed the capital's local assembly 39-20 to the cheers of supporters who yelled: "Yes, we could! Yes, we could!" ...The bill calls for changing the definition of marriage in ...

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Mexico City Passes Marriage Equality Legislation

19 hours ago ago from Connecticut Lesbian and Gay Law

Mexico City became the first Latin American city to pass legislation granting marriage equality rights to lesbian and gay citizens. In an historic vote, the capital's local assembly voted 39 to 20 to recognize same-sex marriage. The legislation also allows gay couples to adopt. Mexico City's mayor, Marcelo Ebrard , is expected to sign the bill. According to the Associated Press, [o]nly seven countries allow gay marriages: Canada, Spain, ...

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Mexico City Assembly Backs Same-Sex Marriage Bill : NPR

13 hours ago ago from NPR

Search hear continuous streams 24-Hour Program Stream NPR News and Shows hear the latest news [4 min 45 sec] Latest NPR Newscast Mexico City Assembly Backs Same-Sex Marriage Bill by The Associated Press text size A A A December 21, 2009 Mexico City lawmakers on Monday made the city the ...

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Mexico City legalizes same-sex marriage, adoptions

4 hours ago ago from CNN - World

Mexico City legalizes same-sex marriage, adoptions Demonstrators celebrate the vote Monday in Mexico City. STORY HIGHLIGHTS City's legislative assembly OKs revisions to the civil code Revision will change definition of marriage to a union between two people In 2007, the legislators approved same-sex civil unions

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BBC News - Mexico City backs gay marriage in Latin American first

13 hours ago ago from BBC

The capital's mayor is expected to sign the bill into law Lawmakers in Mexico City have become the first in Latin America to legalise gay marriage. City legislators passed the bill 39-20, with five abstentions. The city's mayor is now widely expected to sign the bill into law. Gay marriage is only allowed in seven countries and some parts of the US. Certain parts of Latin America allow civil unions for same-sex couples. ...

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