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Gay marriage sparks rift between Aruba and Netherlands
Charlene and Esther Oduber Lamers fled Aruba after hostility over their marriage in the Netherlands yesterday. The couple sued Aruba for discrimination after the Public Registry refused to recognize their union. An island court had ordered recognition, a government appeal looms toward the Dutch Supreme Court.
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Aruba
Netherlands
Oranjestad
Charlene
Esther Oduber- Lamers
Caribbean
Holland
Ruben Trapenberg
Natalee Holloway
Supreme Court of the Netherlands