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Obama to Meet With Russian LGBT Activists During G-20 Visit

HeadlineSep 05, 2013

President Obama is in Russia today as the G-20 summit opens in St. Petersburg, with Syria expected to dominate talks. The White House has announced Obama will meet with Russian LGBT activists on Friday to discuss a state crackdown on their rights. Russia has faced growing criticism since passing a law in June banning the promotion of homosexual relationships to minors.

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