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Putin's Moves Leave Russian Opposition with Few Options
Russian President Vladimir Putin played it differently this time. Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament.
'Days of God': a Look at Iran's Mounting Crises
Iran's supreme leader says his nation is living through "days of God."
Brazil Fires Top Culture Official Over Nazi-Linked Comments
Outrage rained on Brazil's government from across the political spectrum after the culture secretary used language similar to that of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels in launching an arts initiative focused on nationalism and religion.
Scientists Seek Rare Species Survivors Amid Australia Flames
Scientists fear some of the island continent's unique and colorful species may not recover. For others, they are trying to throw lifelines.
Gay Inmates at Cyprus Prison Marry
Kevork Tontian met the man he wanted to spend the rest of his life with behind bars. And not even his freedom was enough to keep him away from Wemson Gabral da Costa.
South Korea to Decide Fate of 1st Transgender Soldier
In the first such case in South Korea, military officials will determine next week whether to discharge a solider who recently undertook gender reassessment surgery, officials said Friday.
Australia Wildfire Smoke Stokes Health Fears in Cities
The sun has glowed an eerie red behind a brown shrouded sky for weeks over Australian metropolitan areas that usually rank high in the world's most livable cities indexes.
Watchdog: White House Violated Law in Freezing Ukraine Aid
The White House violated federal law in withholding security assistance to Ukraine, an action at the center of President Donald Trump's impeachment, a federal watchdog agency said Thursday.
Imam in Uganda is Mocked for Mistakenly Marrying a Man
A gay rights activist in Uganda says criticism of a local imam who unknowingly married a man in a Muslim ceremony highlights intolerance in the East African country.
Giuliani Associate: Trump had Knowledge of Ukraine Pressure
Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Putin Engineers Shakeup that Could Keep Him in Power Longer
President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shakeup of Russia's leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024.
Dating Apps Like Grindr Leak Personal Data, Norwegian Group Says
Dating apps including Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder leak personal information to advertising tech companies in possible violation of European data privacy laws, a Norwegian consumer group said in a report Tuesday.
Gambia's Ex-Dictator Jammeh Reportedly Wants to Come Home
Gambia's longtime dictator Yahya Jammeh, who fled into exile three years ago after an election loss, has announced plans to return to the West African nation where human rights activists say he ordered the killings of political opponents during his rule.
Guatemala to Swear in Conservative Giammattei as President
Guatemala will swear in Alejandro Giammattei, a conservative physician opposed to gay marriage and abortion, as its new president Tuesday while the country's outgoing leader exits amid swirling corruption accusations.
UK Leader: Royal Rift Over Harry-Meghan Plans can be Settled
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he believes the royal family can resolve a serious rift over the plans of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who want to break free of their royal roles and move to Canada.
Watch: Gay Student Who Went Viral for Protesting Drag Event Dead of Apparent Suicide
A young gay man who recently went viral for a video clip of him protesting drag queen story time at an Australian library has died of an apparent suicide, according to a report from BuzzFeed.
Queen Agrees to Let Harry, Meghan Move Part-Time to Canada
Queen Elizabeth II agreed Monday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor.
Gay Veteran Recalls: Prince Harry Stood Up for Me to a Group of Bullies
Certain prominent personages on the world stage may have shown a less than respectful demeanor toward those who have honorably served, but Prince Harry stood up for one of his soldiers - to the anti-LGBTQ group that was harassing him.
William, Harry Issue Statement Amid UK Royal Family Rift
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is set to hold face-to-face talks Monday with Prince Harry for the first time since he and his wife, Meghan, unveiled their controversial plan to walk away from royal roles.
Rio Party Launching Countdown to Carnival Ends in Disorder
A massive celebration in Rio de Janeiro Sunday marking the start of the 50-day countdown to Brazil's world famous Carnival was marred by tear gas, tossed bottles and clashes between police and revelers in the city's Copacabana district.