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Conservative Polish President Wins 2nd Term After Tight Race
Polish President Andrzej Duda, a conservative who ran a campaign with homophobic and anti-Semitic overtones, narrowly won a second five-year term in a bitterly fought weekend election, defeating the liberal Warsaw mayor.
Russian Constitution Change Ends Hopes for Same-Sex Marriage
The possibility for Russian same-sex couples to one day marry vanished on July 1 when voters approved a package of constitutional amendments, one of them stipulating that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
Exit Poll: Duda Leads Poland's Tight Presidential Runoff
A late exit poll in Poland's presidential runoff Sunday showed the conservative, populist incumbent, Andrzej Duda, leading against the liberal, pro-Europe mayor of Warsaw.
Coronavirus Surge in Eastern Europe Prompts New Restrictions
Countries in Eastern Europe are facing rising waves of coronavirus infections, leading to riots in Serbia, mandatory face masks in Croatia and travel bans or quarantines imposed by Hungary.
Poland's Momentous Presidential Runoff Too Close to Call
An exit poll in Poland's presidential runoff election shows a tight race that is too close to call between the conservative, populist incumbent and the liberal, pro-Europe mayor of Warsaw
Multiple Protests Against French Minister Accused of Rape
Chanting "Impunity is Over!," women's rights activists protested against President Macron's appointment of an interior minister accused of rape and a justice minister who minimized the #MeToo movement.
Video Calls, Separate Bedrooms: Bolsonaro's First COVID Week
Bolsonaro, 65, announced on Tuesday that he tested positive for the virus and had experienced fever, aches and malaise.
Widow Condemns 'Barbaric' Death of Driver Beaten Over Masks
The wife of a French bus driver who was beaten to death after he asked four passengers to wear face masks aboard his vehicle called Saturday for "exemplary punishment" for his killers.
Poland Faces Momentous Choice in Tight Presidential Runoff
Voters in Poland on Sunday will decide a tight runoff election between populist incumbent President Andrzej Duda and his liberal pro-European Union challenger, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
Comet Streaking Past Earth, Providing Spectacular Show
A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing a stunning nighttime show after buzzing the sun and expanding its tail.
Luxembourg PM Criticizes Polish Leader's Anti-Gay Comments
Luxembourg's prime minister is criticizing the Polish president's campaign against LGBT rights in the run-up to a closely fought runoff election this weekend.
Thai Cabinet Approves Bills Allowing Same-Sex Partnerships
Thailand's Cabinet has approved two draft bills that would give same-sex unions legal status similar to that of heterosexual marriages.
Brazil LGBTQ Group Hides from Virus in Copacabana Building
A six-floor building home to about 50 LGBTQ people riding out the pandemic behind closed doors receive food donations and are barred from leaving unless facing medical emergency or other exceptional circumstances.
How Shanghai's LGBTQ Community Came Out for Pride Month
Running between June 13 and 21, the nine-day festival consisted of a job fair, an open day for LGBTQ groups, three panel discussions, a Pride run and a "Rainbow Brunch."
Chechen Leader Blames Foreign Spies for Slaying His Critics
The regional strongman leader of Russia's province of Chechnya on Thursday blamed unidentified foreign spy agencies for the recent killing in Austria of a Chechen man who criticized him.
Expert's Report to UN Calls for End to So-Called 'Conversion Therapy' Worldwide
A report by a UN Independent Expert who specializes in LGBTQ-related discrimination and violence has come out with a report calling for the end of so-called "conversion therapy" everywhere in the world.
A Deeply Divided Poland Chooses a President in Runoff Vote
Two bitter rivals are heading into a razor's-edge presidential runoff election Sunday in Poland that is seen as an important test of populism in Europe after a campaign that exacerbated a conservative-liberal divide in the country.
Writers Warn in Open Letter Against Threat to Free Speech
Dozens of artists, writers and academics have signed an open letter decrying the weakening of public debate and warning that the free exchange of information and ideas is in jeopardy amid a rise in what they call "illiberalism."
TikTok to Leave Hong Kong as Security Law Raises Questions
TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro Tests Positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the virus' severity.