Mexican president seeks to legalize same sex marriage
President Enrique Pena Nieto proposed constitutional and civil code amendments to legalize same sex marriage in Mexico. The plan aims to recognize marriage equality nationwide, extend rights, and would require a two thirds congress vote and state ratification. Church officials criticized the move while LGBT groups praised it as symbolic of reducing discrimination.
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Baghdad suffers wave of deadly attacks in markets and districts
A string of roadside and car bombs rocked Baghdad on Tuesday killing at least 69 people and wounding many more in Sadr City Shaab Dora and other neighborhoods. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Shaab attack and fighters from Muqtada al Sadr's Saraya Salam deployed to streets. Iraqi forces meanwhile pressed operations in Rutba and other areas as security deteriorates.
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