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Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional by court

The country’s refusal to issue spouse visas to partners of same-sex couples legally married overseas has been a growing problem.

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Mar 17th 2021, 7:46 AM

Australian man sentenced to 10 years in jail for assisting wife's suicide

The judge said Graham Morant “took advantage” of a “sick and depressed woman”.

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Nov 2nd 2018, 8:25 AM