Social conservatives tried to force him out of the position in March after he backed gay marriage
Gay couples can marry in South American country on Aug. 1
R.I. becomes 10th state to allow same-sex marriage
The measure failed by a 51-17 vote margin
Measure passed by a 23-18 vote margin
Same-sex marriage bill received final approval on April 17.
"Mariage pour tous" bill passed by 331-225 vote margin
Six activists took part in State Department-sponsored trip
Legislative committees have previously approved measures.
The South African town of KwaDukuza celebrated a very traditional African wedding for a very untraditional couple
