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Ukraine’s parliament has taken the first step towards making it illegal to promote homosexuality as a way of life.

The draft bill, which has
passed its first reading, says this constitutes a threat to national
security. Prison terms of up to five years are suggested. Activists
gathered outside to protest against the bill’s approval.

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