French Senate voted 179-157 to approve gay nuptials provision of same-sex marriage and adoption bill.
Police push back opponents to proposed same-sex marriage law with papper spray
Police used tear gas against demonstrators on the Champs Elysées
Measure's second reading to take place on March 13
Judges ruled on behalf of a lesbian couple
RFK Center hosted Michel Togué
Ruling cites two U.S. Supreme Court cases on racial segregation
Endorsement letter considered first of its kind from U.S. president
France’s National Assembly approved measure by 329-229 vote margin
Measure would allow same-sex couples to exchange vows and adopt children