Gay rights the loser in Italy's elections

Gay-rights legislation in Italy is expected to take a back seat in the third administration of right-wing businessman Silvio Berlusconi. The Christian Democrat government, which is about to yield control to the winners of last weekend's elections, was unsuccessful in getting a measure passed that would have offered some pension and health insurance rights to unmarried partners. 365Gay.com (4/15) , PinkNews.co.uk (U.K.) (4/14)