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Thousands of people prepared to descend on Paris on Sunday (Oct 6) to protest a government plan to let single women and lesbians become pregnant with fertility treatments, the first major social reform since France legalised gay marriage in 2013. IVF treatment is currently only available to heterosexual couples in France. (Photo: AFP/Josep Lago) Organisers say they are hoping 100,000 will turn out against a law heading to the Senate this month, after it was approved by the lower house of parliament in September. President Emmanuel Macron pledged during his 2017 election campaign to push the law despite deep resistance among right-wing opponents as well as conservative Roman Catholics and other religious groups. They had mobilised massively in 2012 and 2013 against a move by Macron's Socialist predecessor Francois Hollande to legalise marriage for homosexual couples, with one Paris protest attracting 340,000 people according to police. But that law did not allow lesbian … [Read more...] about French to protest pro IVF law for single women, lesbians

By Michael Edwards on Oct 03, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel Amani means desire or wish in Arabic. The Palais Amani gives guests the chance to fulfil their dreams of living at the heart of Fez’s ancient and authentic Medina. For guests the Palais Amani, with is opulent Arab-Andalusian style, is their home for a few precious days, as they savour an imperial city of colours and flavours. Fez is a city where there are hands-on opportunities to engage with the people. Guests may learn traditional Fez skills such as baking, calligraphy and cooking. Or they can just relax in the Hamman. The welcome Leaving the car and the 21st century behind, a porter took my luggage through the entrance into the labyrinthine tangle of over 9,500 alleys – beyond mapping and beyond GPS – that is Fez’s ancient Medina. At the Palais Amani there is a traditional Arabic welcome for weary travellers: chilled flannel, iced … [Read more...] about Short stay: Palais Amani, Fez, Morocco

National City: Want to try tennis for the first time? Or are you an experienced player looking for some fun with the tennis community? Come to Family Tennis Day from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 10/12 at EL Toyon Park, 2005 E. 4th St. All ages and experience levels welcome. No registration required and equipment will be provided. Do some fun drills and hit for prizes! A free follow-up drop-in tennis class will be offered for beginner adults wanting to learn more. Call (619) 299-8647. Hosted by the city of National City and the San Diego District Tennis Association.City Councils: (Oct. 10-16)Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Ave.: 5 p.m. TuesdayImperial Beach, 825 Imperial Beach Blvd.: 6 p.m. Wednesday Lemon Grove, 3146 School Lane: 6 p.m. Tuesday National City, 1243 National City Blvd.: 6 p.m. Tuesday School Boards:Chula Vista Elementary School District, Education Service and Support Center, 84 East J St.: 6 p.m. National School District (National City), 1500 N Ave.: 6 p.m. Wednesday Santee School … [Read more...] about What’s on: National City hosts Family Tennis Day