Japanese lawmakers visit war shrine draw regional criticism
Dozens of lawmakers visited Yasukuni Shrine during a spring festival amid protests from China and South Korea who call the site a glorification of Japan's wartime past. Government says visits were private. Abe and three ministers had earlier made gifts or visits.
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France approves gay marriage after national debate and protests
France legalized same sex marriage by a 331 to 225 vote in the Socialist majority Assembly. President Hollande pushed the measure amid protests and threats, with celebrations and police presence outside the National Assembly. The law could enable first weddings as soon as June.
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