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Ireland's parliament votes in favour of Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons. Harris, 37, will become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister when he is formally installed in the role at a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins. IMAGES
Cubans vote in a landmark referendum on whether to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, allow surrogate pregnancies and give greater rights to non-biological parents. IMAGES
Nevada’s LGBTQ community has a reason to celebrate amid a contentious election week. The Silver State became the first to enshrine same-sex marriage rights in its constitution. Nearly 62% of voters Tuesday backed a constitutional amendment recognizing equal marriage. The exact wording defines marriage “as between couples regardless of gender.” HRC Nevada State Director Briana Escamilla said that she hoped the amendment would make waves. Perhaps it would remind lawmakers “across the country that LGBTQ equality is a winning issue.”
Micheal Martin, a veteran of the Irish opposition has been elected prime minister of Ireland, leading a three-party coalition consisting of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. IMAGES
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces an early general election. SOUNDBITE
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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