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White House Imposes Coronavirus Travel Ban on Brazil

By Darlene Superville | May 25, 2020

President Donald Trump on Sunday further limited travel from the world's coronavirus hotspots by denying entry to foreigners coming from Brazil, which is second to the U.S. in the number of confirmed cases.

Alligator Rumored to Have Been Hitler's Dies in Moscow

May 25, 2020

An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.

In Fight Against Virus, South Africa Expects a Long Wait

By Andrew Meldrum | May 24, 2020

With her winning smile and outgoing nature, Fino Dlamini was a natural to succeed in South Africa's booming tourism industry.

Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannon at Protesters

By Zen Soo | May 24, 2020

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters in a popular shopping district Sunday, as thousands took to the streets to march against China's move to impose national security legislation on the city.

Europeans Soak Up the Sun but Virus Travel Rules a Mishmash

By Geir Moulson | May 24, 2020

Europeans and Americans soaked up the sun where they could, taking advantage of the first holiday weekend since coronavirus restrictions were eased.

Calls Grow for UK Leader's Aide to Quit Over Lockdown Trip

By Jill Lawless | May 24, 2020

Several lawmakers from Britain's governing Conservative Party on Sunday joined opposition calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide to be fired for allegedly violating the national coronavirus lockdown.

Report Shows Pandemic's Affect on LGBTQs Around the World

By Heather Cassell | May 23, 2020

Global LGBT leaders were concerned about the well-being of queer communities around the world when the novel coronavirus pandemic broke out and countries began shutting down to halt the spread of it.

Reports: Chechen Leader in Hospital with Suspected COVID-19

May 22, 2020

Russian state news agencies have reported that Ramzan Kadyrov, the authoritarian leader of Russia's southern region of Chechnya, has been transported to a Moscow hospital with suspected COVID-19 symptoms.

Watch: HBO Shares Trailer for 'Welcome to Chechnya,' a New Doc About the Abuse of LGBTQ People

May 22, 2020

HBO is sharing the trailer for "Welcome to Chechnya," a new documentary that details the "ongoing anti-LGBTQ persecution in the repressive and closed Russian republic of Chechnya."

How Young Queer and Trans Men in Canada are Navigating Opioid Risk Reduction

May 21, 2020

Recent research has revealed that young queer and trans men in Canada make a significant effort to buy substances from "trustworthy" sources, including members of their peer and sexual networks.

Reports: Amazon Axes Sex Scenes in British Gay Film 'God's Own Country'

By Kilian Melloy | May 20, 2020

Americans viewing the British gay romance "God's Own Country" might notice that the film's sheep aren't the only thing getting sheared. The censor's scissors also reportedly chopped out two sex scenes.

Hungary Bans Legal Recognition of its Transgender Citizens

May 20, 2020

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation banning the legal recognition of transgender citizens.

Watch: New Zealand Quartet Chases Off COVID Blues with ABBA Parody 'Quarantina'

By Kilian Melloy | May 20, 2020

When COVID-19 struck New Zealand and prompted cancellations of their gigs, the Christchurch foursome known as The Starlets grabbed their iPhones and went full ABBA for a viral parody video. Take a look!

Nations Reopen Yet Struggle to Define 'a New Normal'

By Nicole Winfield and Mike Corder | May 20, 2020

As nations around the world loosen coronavirus restrictions, people are discovering that "the new normal" is anything but.

British Consulate Staff in Poland Don Rainbow Face Masks in Show of LGBTQ Support

By Kilian Melloy | May 19, 2020

Staff at the British consulate in Poland - one of the Western world's most anti-LGBTQ nations - marked IDAHOBIT this past Sunday by donning COVID-19 face masks emblazoned with the colors of Pride.

Albanian Psychologists Ban So-Called Conversion Therapy

May 18, 2020

Gay rights organizations on Saturday welcomed a decision by the governing body of psychologists in Albania to prohibit the so-called conversion therapy.

European Leaders Are Blunt: Vaccines Won't Come Soon Enough

By Colleen Barry, Pablo Gorondi and Kelvin Chan | May 17, 2020

In separate, stark warnings, two major European leaders have bluntly told their citizens that the world needs to adapt to live with the coronavirus and cannot wait to be saved by the development of a vaccine.

German Far Right Boots Regional Leader Over Extremist Ties

May 17, 2020

The far-right Alternative for Germany party has expelled one of its regional leaders for failing to disclose his ties to extremist groups.

Restaurants and Racing Can Resume, but New Rules Abound

By Rebecca Santana and Marina Villeneuve | May 17, 2020

Officials cautiously eased more restrictions Saturday on eateries, shops and outdoor venues as they tried to restart economies without triggering a surge in new coronavirus infections.

No Contest: In Corona Era, Eurovision Seeks to Unite Europe

By Mike Corder | May 17, 2020

This was no contest. Shut down by the coronavirus crisis, Europe's annual musical spectacular that pits countries against one another instead sought to unite them Saturday.

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