Civil unions would no longer be available to same-sex couples as of that date, though the state would continue to recognize existing civil unions.

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Several countries will also organize a national exercise on the same day or at a later date, involving in some cases local municipalities and decision makers, civil protection and emergency units.

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Barbara, a retired civil servant, from East Ham, east London, said they chose the date because 2012 had been such a memorable year with both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics.

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That date comes after the upcoming fall 2013 General Assembly meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which now appears likely to issue some determination on global aviation emissions standards.

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But another reason the law appears out of date is that since last year homosexual couples have been able to enter into civil partnerships.

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No date has been set for the elections - the first under a new constitution which is supposed to expand civil liberties in Zimbabwe.

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On 3 May 2012, date of the World Press Freedom Day, a round-table will be held with media stakeholders and civil society representatives, including summarizing of the online discussion.

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