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Homophobic politicians should spare a thought for the old economy In the meantime, nations such as Australia would do well to remember that legalising gay unions offers far more than a warm, equitable glow. It also makes cold, hard cents. "The most conservative estimate is that marriage equality in New York will ...

Investigators blasted for questioning Anas away from Jakarta : "Sutarman said Anas should have been questioned in Jakarta to clear speculation that police were giving him preferential treatment. Anas was questioned as a witness after filing charges of defamation against former Democratic Party treasurer and ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) EN - ASIA | English

Chance to recognise lawyers working in human rights : " Jonathon Hunyor, Principal Legal Officer with the 2010 Law Award winner, the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Association (NAAJA), said receiving the Award was an honour. “At NAAJA we were honoured to win a Human Rights Award and very pleased ... The FINANCIAL "

Australian census to count gay marriage for the first time | Newscomau : "SAME-sex couples who have married overseas will have their unions counted in the Australian census for the first time. 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) EN - ASIA | English

Workers struggle in “boom” state of Western Australia : "Western Australia has the second worst level of homelessness in the country, with around 68 people per 10000 sleeping rough. Working class youth are among ... "

Scientists from Cardiff study slow loris in Borneo by Graham Henry, Western Mail WELSH scientists in the middle of a Borneo jungle are spearheading efforts to save a unique mammal from slipping towards extinction. Academics from Cardiff University School of Biosciences have taken up residence on the ...

Effects of chewing wild tobacco during pregnancy: study : "A University of Queensland PhD scholar is examining the health effects of chewing wild tobacco plants by Central Australian Aboriginal women during pregnancy. According to Angela Ratsch, over 30 percent of Aboriginal women who give birth at Alice ... 日本(Japan) | 中国 (China) 한국 (Korea) | ราชอาณาจักรไทย (Thailand) Malaysia | Tiếng Việt (Vietnam) EN - ASIA | English

The Bitter Truth: Jakarta is a Greedy City : " When a friend of mine who lives outside Jakarta came to visit me, I took him to some of the best hangouts in the capital. He also went to some of the city's fancy malls to buy brand-name products. Coming from a small city, he was amazed by the Big ... Jakarta Globe "