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Republic of Uganda may Withdraw Anit-Gay Legislation because of International Pressure

Jan 8th, 2010 | By Julie Fite, Contributor | Category: International News

The law was proposed in Uganda’s Parliament following a visit by leaders of U.S. conservative Christian ministries that promote therapy for gays to become heterosexual. However, at least one of those leaders has denounced the bill, as have some other conservative and liberal Christians in the United States.

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U.S. Ends HIV/AIDS Travel Ban

Jan 4th, 2010 | By Kentucky Guardian Contributors & Staff | Category: International News

During U.S. President Ronald Regan’s administration, the United States Government established a ban that prohibited HIV positive visitors and immigrants from entering the United States. Today, the ban was lifted.

Tags: HIV/AIDS, U.S. Congress, U.S. President, U.S. Secretary of State Posted in International News | No Comments »