Congress urged to ban gay marriage nationwide
Conservatives urged Congress to approve a federal constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage after defeats in state elections where Oregon led with 57 percent approval. Activists pledge court challenges and new bills, as bans passed across Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Michigan Mississippi Montana North Dakota Oklahoma Ohio and Utah.
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Record turnout nears 120 million in presidential vote
Driven by a tight presidential race, Americans cast an extraordinary vote Tuesday. AP tally shows 114.9 million counted with 99 percent of precincts reported, while estimates of uncounted ballots in California, Oregon, and Washington push nearer 120 million total. Turnout clocks in just under 60 percent, highest since 1968.
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Global reactions mix as Bush wins re election
Across Europe the response is divided with Belfast publisher Mairtin O Muilleoir calling the win a sad day and Europe likely to be harder on Washington while France fears a tougher Atlantic relationship. German and British officials urge unity and focus on Middle East peace as Arab states blame U S policy for Iraq woes and foresee a continued pre emptive war stance.
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