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Sims LGBTQ+-Inclusive Game Pack Won't be Censored...or Available in Russia
A new game pack for The Sims 4 won't be censored to remove lesbian-themed content. But it also won't be sold in Russia, thanks to that country's notorious "No Homo Promo" law.
Berlin Film Fest Opens, Pared Down but with Audiences
The Berlin International Film Festival is opening Thursday with a new movie from out French director Francois Ozon and a pared-down format designed to bring audiences back but reduce COVID-19 infection risks.
Global COVID-19 Cases Decline 17% in Latest Week
WHO says coronavirus case counts fell 17% worldwide over the last week compared to the previous week, including a 50% drop in the U.S.
Lawmakers in India Press to Change Holy City's 'GAY' Airport Code
Lawmakers in India want to change the code for the airport in the holy city of Gaya from GAY to the less "inappropriate" and "embarrassing" YAG.
Inclusive Doritos Ad Prompts Some in Israel to Call for Boycott
An inclusive Doritos ad posted to social media in advance of "Family Day" in Israel has sparked outrage among religious conservatives, with some calling for a boycott.
Top Biden Aide Says Ukraine Invasion Could Come 'Any Day'
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine "any day," launching a conflict that would come at an "enormous human cost."
Ukraine Not Joining NATO so Why Does Putin Worry?
At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no plan to do anyway?
LGBTQ-Friendly or Not? A Closer Look at Booking.com's 10 'Most Welcoming Cities'
Looking for a friendly place for a travel adventure or just a relaxing getaway? Booking.com has compiled a list of ten top "friendly destinations." EDGE takes a look.
Ex-U.S. Envoy: U.S. Groups Need to Stop Interfering in Canada
A former U.S. ambassador to Canada said groups in the U.S. need to cease interfering in what many call an occupation in Canada's capital.
Queen Seems Chatty at Largest Reception Since Health Scare
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday attended her largest public engagement since a recent health scare, mingling with guests at a reception ahead of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Turkey's Erdogan Says he Tested Positive for COVID-19
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted Saturday.
Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen Marks 70 Years on Throne
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor wasn't born to wear the crown. But destiny intervened.
China's Pandemic Olympics Begins, with Lockdown and Boycotts
China, where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago, launched a locked-down Winter Olympics Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages despite some Western governments mounting a diplomatic boycott.
'Take Back Life': More Nations Ease Coronavirus Restrictions
Many countries that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus are opening up and easing their tough, and often unpopular, restrictive measures.
Power Cuts Help Revive Syrian Tradition of Public Bathhouses
After having fallen victim to modernization, Syria's ancient public bathhouses, known as Hammamat, are picking up steam again.
Men Continue to Fall Behind Women in Global HIV Testing, Treatment
Men are faring worse than women in terms of global efforts to increase HIV testing and treatment — a crucial part of reducing rates of HIV transmission.
Rights Group: Iran Executes 2 Gay Men Over Sodomy Charges
Iran has executed two gay men who were convicted on charges of sodomy and spent six years on death row, a rights group reported.
Grindr No Longer Available Through Chinese App Stores
Hookup app Grindr is reportedly no longer available to users through app stores in China, a development that follows an announced crackdown on internet content by the communist country's authorities.
Turkey Orders TV Programs to Protect Family Values
Turkey's president has ordered that steps be taken against media like TV programs that are deemed contrary to Turkey's "fundamental values."
Russia Moves Naval Exercise That Rattled EU Member Ireland
Russia says it will relocate naval exercises off the coast of Ireland after Dublin raised concerns about them amid a tense dispute with the West over expansion of the NATO alliance and fears that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine.