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  France approves historic bill in first step to include abortion rights in Constitution

  World | Jan 31, 2024, 10:03 AM IST

  After approval in the National Assembly, the bill now requires a vote in the French Senate, where a conservative majority has questioned the need for constitutionalisation of abortion rights. After this, the bill needs to be approved by a three-fifths majority of a joint session of the parliament.

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  French Senate approves gay marriage bill

  World | Apr 12, 2013, 04:58 PM IST

  Paris, Apr 12: French Senate Friday voted to passed a law that would open the door for gay marriage and adoption of children by gay couple, a media report said.The bill will be presented to

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  French senate adopts resolution on Tibet

  India | Nov 30, 2012, 03:40 PM IST

  Dharamsala, Nov 30: Concerned over the human rights situation in Tibet, the upper house of the French parliament has adopted a resolution on the region, an official said here Friday.“The resolution is brought in view

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