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France OKs same-sex marriage amid protests

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France legalized same-sex marriage April 23 after a wrenching national debate that exposed deep conservatism in the nation's heartland and triggered huge demonstrations that tapped into intense discontent with the Socialist government. Within hours, fiery clashes broke out between protesters and riot police.

Near the Invalides complex, protesters threw glass bottles, cans and metal bars at police, who responded with tear gas.

France is the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage -- and the most populous. (AP)

フランスで同姓婚法成立、抗議デモが相次ぐ

フランスの下院は4月23日、賛成派と反対派が激しい議論を交わした後、同性婚を認める法案を可決した。パリ市内などでは反対派による抗議デモが相次いだ。

The Japan Times ST: May 3, 2013