Russia fails to stop UN extending gay benefits

INTRO:

Russia failed this Tuesday to stop the United Nations extending
benefits to spouses of homosexual staff members.

The proposal was overwhelmingly approved by the General Assembly's
budget committee, which passed additional funding to pay for the
allowances.

Jade Barker explains.

IN: "Previously family benefits..."
OUT: LGBT rights
DUR: 40"


GENERIC:
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/032415-GAYUN-JB-gen.mp3