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The Canadian government Monday issued a warning to gay travelers following the refusal of some governments - including the US - to recognize Canadian same-sex marriages and in the aftermath of the executions of two gay men in Iran.

"As we welcome new legislation in Canada that extends access to civil marriage to same-sex couples, we must also acknowledge that many countries still do not permit such marriages," said Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew.

"Same-sex couples should know what this will mean for them when traveling internationally."

The government has also updated its Web site ( http://www.voyage.gc.ca ) to include warnings for gays and lesbians about countries where gay sex is illegal. Under the section on Iran it says, "Homosexuality is a criminal offence. Those convicted may be sentenced to lashing, a prison sentence, and/or death"

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Travelers having anything in their luggage to suggest they are gay could find themselves arrested.

Pettigrew said gay Canadians traveling abroad should consult the site before leaving the country.

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