Guardian reporter wrote about Edward Snowden case
31 gay couples to marry in South Pacific country on August 19
Kiss comes as country's sports minister again defends statute
Hearing took place nearly two months after DOMA found unconstitutional
St. Petersburg judge had ordered Coming Out director to pay more than $15,000
Judge determines LGBT people eligible for protection under int'l law
Those who violate the rule could face potential disqualification from Sochi games
HRC among organizations that denied Gaycities.com claims
Decision removes last legal challenge against marriage equality in Golden State
AIDS activists hail development; cautious reaction from federal prosecutor