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Unwilling to Wait, Poorer Countries Seek Their Own Vaccines
With coronavirus cases still climbing, Honduras got tired of waiting to get vaccines through a United Nations program, so the small Central American country struck out on its own, securing the shots through a private deal.
Biden Issues Foreign Policy Memo Focused on LGBTQ Rights
The Biden administration released a historic memo Thursday with the intention of putting a greater focus on promoting LGTBQ rights in U.S. foreign policy matters.
Report: Russians Capture, Return Two Gay Chechens to Brutal Anti-LGTBQ Regime
Two gay Chechen men that had been smuggled out of the notoriously anti-LGBTQ region were arrested by Russian police and turned right back over, according to chilling reports from Russian's LGBT Network.
Jamaica Faces Marijuana Shortage as Farmers Struggle
Heavy rains followed by an extended drought, an increase in local consumption and a drop in the number of marijuana farmers have caused a shortage in Jamaica's famed but largely illegal market that experts say is the worst they've seen.
Biden Strikes Tough Tone on Russia in Diplomatic Push
President Joe Biden says the days of the U.S. "rolling over" to Russian President Vladimir Putin are gone as he called for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Turkey Rejects Criticism of its Handling of Student Protest
Turkey on Thursday rejected international criticism of its crackdown on protests by students opposing the appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul's top university, warning countries to stay out of its domestic issues.
French Police Bust Orgy in Violation of COVID-19 Curfew
French police broke up an 81-person orgy last Friday for violating curfew, citing problems with social distancing and lack of masks.
Is Thirst-Trapping Personal Trainer Arthur Chatto the New Hot Royal?
Meet the latest royal getting media attention... and he's getting them with his thirst traps. It isn't likely intentional, but since 21-year old Arthur Chatto began posting on Instagram, he has found his celebrity growing.
Britain to Test Mixing and Matching of COVID-19 Vaccines
British scientists are starting a study Thursday to find out if it's OK to mix and match COVID-19 vaccines.
First Openly Gay State Department Spokesperson Sends International Message, Advocates Say
The appointment of openly gay Ned Price as State Department Spokesperson sends a pro-LGBTQ signal to the rest of the world.
How England's Education Policies Overlook Bullying of LGBTQ Students
Just 27% of secondary school pupils in England believe it would be safe to come out as LGBTQ in their schools.
Mountain Heartbreak: Italy Has Deep Snow, Closed Ski Resorts
The granite peaks that majestically encircle the northern Italian town of Cortina d'Ampezzo glimmer with one of the most prolific snowfalls in years, a cruel joke of nature while the COVID-19 pandemic silences Italy's winter resorts.
Twitter Limits Access to Turkish Minister's LGBTQ Tweet
Twitter on Tuesday limited access to a tweet by Turkey's interior minister, who referred to students protesting the appointment of a government loyalist to head their university, as "LGBT perverts."
In a Baghdad Bar, A Syrian Serves Cocktails to Fix War Woes
Opening a bar is a dangerous trade in Iraq, where alcohol shops are frequently targeted by disapproving militias.
Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations
Denmark's government said Wednesday it is joining forces with businesses to develop a digital passport that would show whether people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, allowing them to travel and help ease restrictions on public life.
Watch: British Headmaster Tells Students 'I Am Happily Gay' in Moving Video
A headmaster at a prestigious private school in England came out to students during a virtual school assembly on Monday.
Nigerian Actor Declares Himself 'Proudly Gay' in Insta Posts
Uche Maduagwu, a Nigerian actor who is part of the country's "Nollywood" film industry, came out as "proudly gay" in a Jan. 31 Instagram post.
Spain Cancels San Fermin Bull Running Festival
The northern Spanish region of Navarra has announced the cancellation of the famed annual San Fermín bull-running festival in Pamplona for a second year in a row of because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sydney Man Arrested for 1988 Murder of American Gay Man
An Australian man has been arrested for the 1988 murder of an American gay man in Sydney.
Small Pleasures as Italy Reopens After Christmas Lockdowns
Much of Italy gingerly reopened Monday from pre-Christmas coronavirus closures, with the Vatican Museums welcoming a trickle of visitors to the Sistine Chapel and locals ordering their cappuccinos at outdoor tables for the first time in weeks.