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Sex Workers Face Ruin Amid Virus Fears, Brothel Closures
Sex for sale has long been a staple part of the German capital's freewheeling nightlife. But amid concerns over the new coronavirus, even the world's supposedly oldest profession is suffering a sudden slump.
A Somber Trump Urges Americans to Follow Virus Guidelines
Racing to stall an expected surge of coronavirus cases, the White House released a series of sweeping guidelines that for the next 15 days will temporarily rewrite the norms of American society.
21 Year-Old Spanish Football Coach Dies of Coronavirus
A 21-year-old Spanish football coach has died from coronavirus, the British newspaper The Independent reports.
Australian TV Journalist Who Met with Rita Wilson has Virus
An Australian television journalist said Monday he has the new coronavirus and assumes he contracted it while meeting with actress-singer Rita Wilson in Sydney.
Widespread PrEP Coming to Britain - At Last
After years of internecine wrangling and anti-gay press coverage, widespread availability of life-saving pre-exposure prophylaxis - commonly known as PrEP - is finally coming to Britain.
Ghana Bans LGBTQ Conference
The African nation of Ghana - one of 32 countries on that continent that criminalizes LGBTQ people - has banned a major conference of LGBTQ equality advocates.
'There is Nothing Now': Syrians in Idlib Fear End Nearing
Syria's civil war, which entered its 10th year on Monday, has shrunk in geographical scope — focusing on this tiny corner of the country.
Pope leaves Vatican, Prays for End to Pandemic at 2 Churches
Even as Italian health authorities demanded that people to stay home as much as possible to battle the country's severe coronavirus outbreak, Pope Francis left the Vatican to make a surprise visit to two churches.
Mexico Holds Big Music Festival Despite Coronavirus Concerns
While the coronavirus pandemic has led authorities around the globe to cancel large events, and even shut down daily activities in some places, Mexico City is going ahead with Vive Latino — one of the most important music festivals in the country.
Wuhan Soccer Team Leaving Spain to Escape Virus
The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid spread in Europe.
What's Happening: Spain to Go on Lockdown to Combat Virus
Governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic by imposing tight restrictions on businesses and ordering people to stay home.
UN Report: Sex Abuse Allegations Rose Significantly in 2019
Allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation in U.N peacekeeping and political missions rose significantly in 2019, with allegations against civilian personnel nearly doubling, a U.N. report said Friday.
Adult Streaming Site Offers Free Premium Service for Users in Italy
One of the biggest adult streaming websites in the world is offering their premium content, which users usually have to pay for, for free for people in Italy, who are currently quarantined.
Life in Italy's Coronavirus 'Red Zone'
EDGE's accidental foreign correspondent - who lives in Italy, right in the coronavirus "red zone" - reports in with descriptions of daily life in a time of pandemic.
Who Canceled: A Look at the Concerts, Films, Events on Hold
And soon there will be none (for a while).
St. Patrick's Day Parades Nixed, from New York to Dublin
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade has been postponed for the first time in its 258-year history because of coronavirus concerns, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday.
Russia Passes Bill Allowing Putin to Stay in Power Past 2024
The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 12 years after his current term ends in 2024.
Canada Poised to Bar So-Called 'Conversion Therapy' on Minors, 'Non-Consenting Adults' - Nation Wide
The thoroughly discredited quack practice of so-called "conversion therapy" might soon be banned in all of Canada when it comes to minors and unwilling adults.
Tentacles of Olympic Cancellation Would Reach Around Globe
The tentacles of canceling the Tokyo Olympics — or postponing or staging it in empty venues — would reach into every corner of the globe, much like the spreading virus that now imperils the opening ceremony on July 24.
24 Gay Hours in London with Ravi Round The World
Gay travel vlogger Ravi Round The World makes a quick stop in London to check out the best spots to eat, sightsee and meet blokes!