A controversial new plan in Russia that could punish gay couples for public shows of affection has cleared the first stage towards becoming law.
Gay rights protesters staged a kiss-in as MPs were debating the bill in the lower house of parliament, the Duma.
It would outlaw what it calls 'homosexual propaganda', which would cover anything from gay-rights leaflets to gay pride marches.
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