Gay Rights Demonstrators Plan Olympics Rallies

Demonstrations around the world are planned for Wednesday to protest Russia's anti-gay law, as international athletes prepare to compete in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.Gay-rights activists plan to gather in cities including New York, London, Paris, and St. Petersburg in efforts to persuade corporate sponsors of the games to speak out against the law, which prohibits spreading so-called "gay propaganda" to minors.Demonstrators are targeting sponsors such as Coca-Cola,...

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