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Summer of 2016: Pride Around the World
As the summer of 2016 draws to a close, we take a look at Pride celebrations from around the world.
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          Sep 03, 2016
          
        
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It was a banner year for LGBT Pride celebrations, happening from the Americas to Europe to Asia -- and even Antarctica.

        
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