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Pope Expresses 'Shame' at Scale of Clergy Abuse in France
Pope Francis expressed "shame" for himself and the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday for the scale of child sexual abuse within the church in France and acknowledged failures in putting the needs of victims first.
Russia Doubles Down on Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric
Russia is doubling down on its anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Indonesia to Reopen Bali to International Flights on Oct. 14
Indonesia plans to reopen the airport in the resort island of Bali for international flights on Oct. 14.
Hungarian LGBT Activist Among Time's 100 Most Influential
An academic and LGBT activist in Hungary is among the world's 100 most influential people, according to Time magazine.
Russia Hits Record Number of Daily COVID-19 Deaths
Russia on Sunday reported a record daily death toll from COVID-19, the fifth time in a week that deaths have hit a new high.
Dubai's Expo 2020 Reveals 3 Worker Deaths from COVID-19
Dubai's Expo 2020 acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that three workers had died from the coronavirus over the course of building the world's fair during the pandemic.
Thousands in Brazil Protest Bolsonaro, Seek his Impeachment
With Brazil's presidential election one year away, tens of thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and dozens of other cities around the country to protest President Jair Bolsonaro.
Royals Join Cast of New Bond Film for Glitzy London Premiere
Britain's royals joined Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and the cast of "No Time to Die" on the red carpet for the new Bond film's world premiere Tuesday, a glittering event that marked the movie's release after multiple delays caused by the pandemic.
Far-Right Cryptocurrency Follows Ideology Across Borders
The Daily Stormer website advocates for the purity of the white race, posts hate-filled, conspiratorial screeds against Blacks, Jews and women and has helped inspire at least three racially motivated murders. It has also made its founder, Andrew Anglin.
Biden to Name African-Born Doctor to Lead HIV/AIDS Response
President Joe Biden said Monday that he intends to nominate Dr. John N. Nkengasong to coordinate the U.S. response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide.
Copenhagen's Hippy, Psychedelic Oasis Christiana Turns 50
After a half-century, the "flower-power" aura of Copenhagen's semi-autonomous Christiania neighborhood hasn't yet wilted. Love-ins with the authorities have hardly been a trademark of the neighborhood.
Swiss Approve Same-Sex Marriage by Wide Margin in Referendum
Cheers rang out, hugs were exchanged and rainbow-colored flags waved overhead across Switzerland as the Swiss resoundingly voted to allow same-sex couples to marry, final results of a nationwide referendum showed Sunday.
'Marriage for All'? Swiss Voters to Decide Same-Sex Marriage
Voters in Switzerland will decide Sunday whether to allow same-sex marriages in the rich Alpine country, one of the few in Western Europe where gay and lesbian couples do not already have the right to wed.
The AP Interview: Hungary Committed to Contentious LGBTQ+ Law
The right-wing populist government in Hungary is attracting conservative thinkers from the United States who admire its approaches to migration, LGBTQ+ issues and national sovereignty.
Some Argentines Turn to Unusual Pandemic Pets for Comfort
Millions of people have found solace during the pandemic in cuddling a dog or cat. For a few, comfort comes in other forms — those of a horse or a pig, perhaps a possum-like sugar glider or even a tarantula.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Resolution Revoked by Regional Assembly in Poland
A rural region in southern Poland revoked an anti-LGBT resolution Wednesday under the threat of losing European Union funding.
Anti-Gay Boxer Manny Pacquiao Announces Bid for Philippines Presidency
Boxer Manny Pacquiao — who once condemned LGBTQ+ people in committed relationships as being "worse than animals" — has announced he will run for president of the Philippines.
America's New COVID-19 Rules for International Travel
The across-the-board rules, which will take effect in November, will replace a hodgepodge of confusing restrictions. Here's what to expect.
Thailand Urged Not to Deport Trans Woman Charged in Malaysia
A human rights group urged Thailand not to deport a transgender businesswoman to her home country of Malaysia, where she is charged under Islamic laws for insulting Islam by cross-dressing.
Thousands March in Ukraine for LGBTQ+ Rights
Some 7,000 people gathered in Ukrainian capital on Sunday for the annual March for Equality to support the rights of the country's LGBTQ+ community.