1. The Swiss government has made certain amendments in a bill that allows same-sex couples to marry in a country lagging behind much of Europe on gay rights.
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2. Agreement on the wording of the bill paves the way for gays and lesbians to marry and for lesbians to access sperm donations, although it is likely to go to a popular vote before being turned into law.
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3. Switzerland is one of the few European countries where same-sex marriage is not legal.
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4. The country allows same-sex couples to enter into “registered partnerships”, but this does not provide the same rights as to marriage, including for obtaining citizenship and the joint adoption of children.
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5. Liberal political parties of the country have termed the agreement as “historic”.
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