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Tennis Player Daria Kasatkina Comes Out As Gay, Attacks Russia's Stance On Homosexuality
Daria Kasatkina, the top tennis player in Russia, has discussed her sexual orientation and criticized the nation's attitude toward homosexuality. During a talk with Russian blogger Vitya Kravchenko, the 25-year-old, Daria Kasatkina made it known that she is a lesbian and had a partner named Natalia Zabiiako. "Living in peace with yourself is the only thing that matters," she said.
Tags: Tennis PLayer, gay, Daria Kasatkina, Homosexuality, Russia
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Two Men Marry In Hyderabad; Calls Themselves ''Soul Mates''
Despite no law for same-sex marriage in India, two men Abhay Dange and Supriya Chakraborty formally celebrated their same-sex union with a wedding ceremony in Telangana's Hyderabad on December 18. Reportedly, they called themselves ''soul mates''. ''We hope to live in a world with no closets,'' said the couple. However, Chakraborty said their parents initially didn't support the decision but they understood us and ''now we have their… read-more
Tags: gay, same-sex, Hyderabad, Marriage, LGBTQ, India
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Russia Opposes Disney's 'Out' Featuring Gay Character To Protect Kids
Russia looks to bar Walt Disney's animated short film 'Out', as its Communications regulator Roskomnadzor alleged that the lead gay character is harmful for Russian children. In its letter to Disney, Russia adhered that contents which "deny family values and promotes non-traditional sexual relationships" are against Russian law and propagates bad message among children. Notably, Russia allows same-sex marriage but is against propaganda for… read-more
Tags: Disney, Russia, Roskomnadzor, Out, gay, Same-sex Marriage. Short Film
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Serbia: First Woman and Gay PM Brnabic Appointed For a Second Term
Serbia’s first female and openly gay Prime Minister, Ana Brnabic has been re-appointed for a second term. President Aleksandar Vucic, appointed Brnabic, after the Serbin Progressive Party secured a sweeping majority win in the elections conducted in June, 2020. Praising the Prime Minister, Vucic said, “Brnabic has fiercely fought for her country,” and hinted that half of her cabinet might include women.
Tags: Serbia, European Union, Ana Brnabic, Prime Minister, gay, Aleksander Vucic
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