Peace Corps to Accept Same-Sex Couples as Volunteers
The Peace Corps will start accepting applications from same sex domestic partners to serve as volunteers overseas. The policy aims to diversify applicants and boost education health care and economic development efforts. Married couples have served together since 1961 and about seven percent of overseas assignments involve couples. Partners must sign an affidavit verifying their relationship. There are over 8,000 volunteers in 76 countries involved in programs from HIV Aids education to information technology.
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Opposition stiffens stance on Syria peace talks
Syria's main opposition bloc the Syrian National Coalition demands ironclad guarantees of President Assad's departure and more weapons for rebels before any transition talks. SNC leaders say decisions will be set at a three day Istanbul General Assembly as Geneva talks loom.
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Senate panel backs arming Syrian rebels in vote
The Foreign Relations Committee approved arming vetted Syrian opposition groups by a 15 to 3 vote led by Senator Menendez and Senator Corker. The measure’s fate faces House skepticism as the Obama administration weighs next steps in Syria.
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Vatican pope debated exorcism amid Mexican abortion link
Pope Francis faced questions after exorcist Gabriele Amorth claimed a demon casting was performed on a Mexican man connected to Mexico City abortion legalization. Vatican officials say no papal exorcism occurred despite images showing the pope with a man in a wheelchair in St. Peter's Square.
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Pistorius Brother Cleared of Culpable Homicide in 2008 Crash
Carl Pistorius, 28, was acquitted of culpable homicide and negligent driving in a March 2008 fatal motorcycle collision. The magistrate found Maria Barnard, 32, was driving excessively fast when she collided with his car. Oscar Pistorius still faces trial for the death of his girlfriend.
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