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UK Judge: Police Probe of 'Transphobic' Tweets was Unlawful
A British court ruled Friday that police infringed a man's right to free expression when they showed up at his workplace to quiz him over his Twitter posts about transgender people.
Virus Infects More Than 1,700 Health Workers in China, 6 Dead
More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the U.S. and Europe, a senior Chinese official announced Friday.
No Plan 'B' for Olympics and Questions Over Chinese Presence
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is no "Plan B" for the 2020 Games, which open in just over five months and have been jolted by the outbreak of a virus in neighboring China.
Transgender Woman Poised to Make Argentine Soccer History
Dozens of trophies, balls and cups sit on two worn, wooden shelves in the small home in a Buenos Aires suburb of Mara Gómez, who is poised to become the first transgender woman to play professional soccer in Argentina.
Man in Court Over Killing of N Ireland Journalist Lyra McKee
A 52-year-old man appeared in court Thursday in Northern Ireland in connection with the killing of Lyra McKee, a journalist shot dead during a riot involving Irish Republican Army dissidents last year.
Russia: New Constitutional Changes Suggested with Putin's
A meeting Thursday chaired by President Vladimir Putin on amending the Russian Constitution featured proposed changes on a variety of topics, ranging from the protection of traditional values to the country's status as a nuclear power.
Man Charged with Murder of Gay N Ireland Journalist Lyra McKee
Police in Northern Ireland charged a 52-year-old man on Wednesday with murdering Lyra McKee, a journalist shot dead during a riot involving Irish Republican Army dissidents last year.
Canadian PM Trudeau Raises Gay Rights with Senegal Leader
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised Senegal's criminalization of homosexuality during his visit to the West African nation on Wednesday, but Senegal's leader told journalists afterward that "we're comfortable with our laws."
Fall in New Cases Raises Hope in China Virus Outbreak
The number of new cases in China dropped for a second straight day in a virus outbreak that has infected about 45,000 people and killed more than 1,100, health officials said Wednesday.
In Dismay at Hospitals, 2 Russian Women Flee Quarantine
Two Russian women who were kept in isolation for possible inflection by a new virus say they fled from their hospitals this month because of uncooperative doctors, poor conditions and fear they would become infected.
Guinness: Japanese, Who Believes in Smiling, is Oldest Man
A Japanese man with a sweet tooth who believes in smiles has become the world's oldest male at 112 years and 344 days old, according to Guinness World Records.
Couple Weds in Northern Ireland's First Same-Sex Marriage
Two women tied the knot Tuesday in Northern Ireland's first same-sex wedding, after the region became the last part of the United Kingdom to legalize gay marriage.
Health Officials Trace British Patient Travels in Outbreak
A businessman from England who vacationed in the Alps has illustrated how the ease of international travel is complicating global efforts to track and contain the new coronavirus that emerged in China.
China Still Mostly Closed Down as Virus Deaths Pass 1,000
China remained mostly closed for business Tuesday, as the daily death toll from a new virus topped 100 for the first time, pushing the total above 1,000.
The Silent Threat of Coronavirus: America's Dependence on Chinese Pharmaceudicals
In the midst of all of coronavirus epidemic, a potential crisis simmers in the shadows: The global dependence on China for the production of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
UK Man Convicted of Plot to Attack London Tourist Sites, Gay Pride
A former Uber driver was convicted Monday of plotting a vehicle and weapons attack on London tourist sites, just over a year after he was cleared of attacking police with a sword outside Buckingham Palace.
After Coming Out, British Talk Show Host Talks Marriage, Struggles During A Lifetime in the Closet
British "This Morning" presenter Phillip Schofield has followed up his dramatic coming out with an interview in which he discussed being gay and closeted... and married to a woman for 27 years.
Swiss Voters Approve Outlawing Anti-Gay Discrimination
Swiss voters approved by a wide margin Sunday a measure that will make it illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation.
South Koreans Explode with Joy Over 'Parasite' Oscar Wins
South Koreans reacted with rare collective joy after director Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards, good news came as their country struggles to guard against a new virus and counter North Korea's nuclear threat.
New Virus Has Infected More Than 40,600 Globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 40,600 people globally.