Nations allowing gays to serve openly in military
(New York) Nations that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly in their armed forces, as compiled by the Palm Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara:
Australia
Austria
Britain
Canada
Estonia
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
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(Montevido) Uruguay is moving to lift a ban on homosexuals joining the armed forces.
The defense ministry confirms that Minister Jose Bayardi has signed a decree lifting the ban imposed by the 1973-85 military dictatorship.
The army said Wednesday it has received the decree, which has yet to be signed by President …