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Thursday December 14th, 2023 night edition

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Thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their supporters march through central Bangkok on June 4, 2023, marking Pride month Photo: Shutterstock.

Only two Asian countries recognize same-sex marriages, but Thailand will be the next to give citizens marriage equality.

Thailand’s cabinet recently approved a bill that would legalize same-sex weddings.

The amendment to the Civil and Commercial Code will change the words “men and women” and “husband and wife” to “individuals” and “marriage partners.”

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Thailand has struggled with marriage equality legislation over the past few years.

The new government campaigned on the issue, promising to revive the effort and get the legislation passed. »

Dog rescued from 8-foot waves, freezing temperatures after jumping into Lake Superior

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DULUTH, Minn. – Firefighters in Duluth, Minnesota battled 8-foot waves and freezing temperatures to rescue a dog who escaped his leash and jumped into Lake Superior.

When crews arrived, they met with the owners of the dog who pointed out where the dog was.

Firefighters entered the water in ice suits that are designed to work in the extreme cold water and ice of Lake Superior. »

Texas high school basketball player beat up coach after being benched for poor sportsmanship

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A Texas high school basketball player, upset that he was benched and facing suspension, allegedly pummeled his coach during a postgame parking lot beatdown, officials said Tuesday.

“I would have never thought in a million years this would happen to me with this his particular kid," Willis High School coach Jeremy Clark told NBC News on Tuesday.

"If I didn't keep my cool, something could have happened at the opposing team's school," the third-year head coach said. »

Tesla recalls 2 million cars with ‘insufficient’ Autopilot safety controls

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In a statement, the agency said Tesla had done too little to ensure that drivers pay attention to the road while its Autopilot driver-assistance system is activated.

“Automated technology holds great promise for improving safety but only when it is deployed responsibly,” NHTSA said in a statement.

The remedies do not require Tesla to limit where drivers can activate Autopilot, a long-standing recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board. »

Germany's CDU redefines stance on Islam in new manifesto – DW – 12

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In establishing what the CDU now stands for, the draft reflects ideological differences at the very top.

"We would be ready if there are early elections," Carsten Linnemann, the CDU secretary general, told reporters on Monday.

While you're here: Every Tuesday, DW editors round up what is happening in German politics and society. »