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Judge Rejects Delay in US Gay Teen Murder Trial

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A judge overseeing the trial of a teen accused of killing a classmate because he was gay has rejected defense lawyers’ appeal for more time to prepare their case. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Charles Campbell surprised many observers Wednesday by denying the request for more time submitted by lawyers for Brandon McInerney, 16. McInerney, who is being tried as an adult, faces life in prison if convicted of the 2008 murder of 15-year-old Larry King. His attorneys had sought a delay of several months to allow them to finish interviewing witnesses. They argued that rejecting the delay would deny McInerney a fair trial.

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Argentina Legalizes Gay Marriage

Argentina has legalised same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Latin America to give gays and lesbians all the same legal rights of married heterosexual couples. The vote by the country’s Senate came down to 33 in favour, 27 against and three abstentions. Since the lower house already approved it, and President Cristina Fernandez is a strong supporter, it now becomes law. The vote came after a marathon debate and marches by supporters and opponents that drew thousands of people.

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