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New Report: Lesbian Couples Twice as Likely to Divorce than Gay Couples in UK
A new report shows that, in the UK, lesbian couples are more than twice as likely to get divorced than gay men.
Large African Study Makes Important Breakthrough in HIV Prevention
Scientists from the HIV Prevention Trials Network recently found that a PrEP regimen of long-acting cabotegravir (CAB LA) injections once every eight weeks was better than the daily tablet used for HIV prevention.
Barack Obama Admits to 'Shamefully' Using Homophobic Slurs as Young Man in New Memoir
In his new bestselling memoir, President Barack Obama has admitted to calling people "gay" and "fags" as a young man, and feeling "profoundly ashamed."
Dolly Parton $1M Donation Funded Moderna COVID Vaccine Research
As if there aren't already enough reasons to love her, we all may owe a debt of gratitude to country legend Dolly Parton when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available.
Europe Has Half of World's 4M New Virus Cases But Sees Hope
Europe made up almost half of the world's 4 million new coronavirus cases last week but recorded a nearly 10% fall in infections compared to the week before, thanks in part to strict government lockdown measures.
New Icelandic Airline Set to Launch as Early as March 2021
MOM Air, a newly launched Icelandic Airline with main destinations between Iceland, Europe, and the U.S., is looking to set off as early as March 2021.
Pandemic Holds Few Lessons for European Chefs, Mostly Misery
Many a three-star Michelin meal has been put into a takeout box and sent out on Deliveroo scooters, as renowned chefs in Belgium and elsewhere try to scrape through a second pandemic lockdown that is likely to threaten even the lucrative Christmas season.
At 95% Capacity, A Look Inside France's ICU Wards Amid Pandemic
Journalists spent 24 hours with the intensive care team at La Timone, southern France's largest hospital, as they struggled to keep even one bed open for the influx of patients to come.
Film on Anti-Gay Chechnya Available on BBC Russia
A critically acclaimed documentary film on the anti-gay crackdown in Chechnya has been made available to Russian audiences on the BBC's Russian platform.
Where Kamala Harris Stacks Up on LGBTQ Rights
Kamala Harris has just become 'a first' for the White House in many ways. How does the Vice President-elect's record stand where LGBTQ rights are concerned?
Peru Now Has No President as Crisis Takes Chaotic Turn
Who is the president of Peru? That answer to that question early Monday was no one.
Palestinians Torn as Israel Seeks Gulf Tourists in Jerusalem
With Israel now courting wealthy Gulf tourists and establishing new air links to the major travel hubs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Palestinians in east Jerusalem could soon see a tourism boon.
Pandemic Holds Few Lessons for European Chefs, Mostly Misery
Sergio Herman, who has run three-star, two-star and many other establishments that have wowed the Michelin powers and the most refined palates around the world, doesn't really see any positives to come out of working against and around the pandemic.
US, Israel Worked Together to Track and Kill al-Qaida No. 2
The United States and Israel worked together to track and kill a senior al-Qaida operative in Iran earlier this year.
Amid Virus Surge, Paris Hospitals Begin io See Signs of Hope
In the nine months since then, critical care chief Philippe Montravers and the 150 doctors and nurses he leads at the towering Bichat Hospital in Paris have become experts about their enemy
Watch: Anderson Cooper Shares Sweet Video of Son Announcing CNN's 'Heroes'
On Friday, while promoting CNN's annual "Heroes" feature, Anderson Cooper played a sweet video of his son, Wyatt, saying "here's my example of joy for 2020."
Blackpink's Panda Stunt Prompts Anger in China
A publicity stunt involving South Korean girl group Blackpink and a cuddly baby panda has prompted outraged comments and calls for an apology from some in China.
EU Unveils First Plan to Address LGBTQ Rights, Discrimination
The European Union unveiled Thursday its first strategy for improving the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex and queer people, amid deep concern about widespread discrimination, notably in Poland.
Airline Alliances Urge Testing Over Quarantines
Three global airline alliances are urging governments to put into practice common guidelines for passenger testing and digital health pass technology, to help people start flying again.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro Uses Gay Slur When Playing Down Pandemic
Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro is coming under fire this week for using a gay slur while downplaying the COVID-19 pandemic.