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Lebanese Help Each Other as Economic Crisis Crushes Lives
Panic set in on a WhatsApp group used to organize Lebanese protests when one member said he intended to kill himself because he can't provide for his kids.
Thousands Mark Christmas in West Bank Town of Bethlehem
Thousands of Christian pilgrims on Tuesday flocked to the West Bank town of Bethlehem, celebrating Christmas Eve in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Dame Judith Dench Explains: 'Old Deuteronomy' is A Trans Cat!
The film version of "Cats" includes an unexpected gender reversal for one role. Veteran actor Dame Judith Dench, who stars in the role, offered a controversial explanation.
2 Countries Nix Gay Kiss from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'
"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" made headlines ahead its world debut when it was reported that it features the first same-sex in the franchise's history but it is now being reported some countries have nixed the tender queer moment.
Report: Indonesia Now Testing for Gay Teachers
In recent year, Indonesia has grown increasingly anti-LGBTQ. The latest target: Non-Heterosexual teachers. To screen out supposed "threats" to children, teachers in Indonesia are now required to take exams with absurdly worded true-or-false questions.
Home for the Holidays: Prince Philip Leaves Hospital
Prince Philip was discharged from a London hospital Tuesday and immediately taken by helicopter to join other senior royals at Queen Elizabeth II's rural retreat in time for a traditional family Christmas.
No Christmas at Notre Dame, as Fire Forces Mass into Exile
Notre Dame Cathedral is unable to host Christmas services for the first time since the French Revolution, because the Paris landmark was too deeply damaged by this year's fire.
Reports: African Nation Gabon Outlaws Gay Sex
Sexual intimacy between consenting adults of the same gender was outlawed in the African nation Gabon last July, reports say, and now allegations have surfaced that the police there are using the law to create a cottage industry.
Saudia Arabia Cuts Loose with Bevy of Models and a Rave
The bevy of Instagram stars, former Victoria's Secret models and Hollywood actors were invited to Saudi Arabia over the weekend to promote the kingdom's effort to showcase the changing country.
Notre Dame Fire Wakes the World Up to Dangers of Lead Dust
It took a blaze that nearly destroyed Paris' most famous cathedral to reveal a gap in global safety regulations for lead, a toxic building material found across many historic cities.
'Homosexual Face': Brazil's Bolsonaro Lashes Out at Press
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro lashed out at journalists on Friday, saying one had a homosexual's "face" in a remark that was promptly mocked by the president's critics.
Palace: Prince Philip, 98, Admitted to a London Hospital
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to a London hospital "as a precautionary measure," Buckingham Palace said Friday.
Author JK Rowling Draws Criticism for Transgender Comments
J.K. Rowling is facing widespread criticism from the transgender community and other activists after tweeting support for a researcher who lost her job for stating that people cannot change their biological sex.
EU Court Says It's OK to Sue Over Spilled Airline Coffee
The European Union's highest court ruled Thursday that an airline could be held liable if a passenger is burned by hot coffee even if turbulence or other flight-related factor didn't cause the spill.
Putin: Trump Impeachment 'Far-Fetched,' Senate Will Acquit
Russian President Vladimir Putin called the U.S. impeachment process "far-fetched" Thursday, making a seemingly obvious prediction that Donald Trump will be acquitted in the Senate.
Germany Bans So-Called Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
Germany is banning so-called gay conversion therapy for minors, Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman said Wednesday, saying the practice that purports to make patients straight has no scientific basis and often causes psychological harm.
N. Macedonian Sex Workers Protest Attacks, Seek Legal Status
Hundreds of sex workers and rights activists in North Macedonia, where prostitution is illegal, have marched through the capital of Skopje on Tuesday to protest alleged police brutality and indifference to their complaints of violence.
Hilton Hotel Steps in to Save 'Mr. Gay Canada' Wedding
Josh Rimer — a television personality, travel blogger, and "Mr. Gay Canada" — saw his wedding hopes dashed by a Sheraton hotel in Puerto Vallarta. Then Hilton Hotels stepped in to save the big day.
Chinese TV Pulls Arsenal Game Coverage after Ozil Criticism
Chinese television pulled coverage of Arsenal's Premier League match against Manchester City after Mesut Ozil, a forward for the London club, criticized Beijing's brutal mass crackdown on ethnic Muslims in the country.
Greta Thunberg, German Railway Company in Tweetstorm
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and Germany's national railway company created a tweetstorm Sunday after she posted a photo of herself sitting on the floor of a train surrounded by lots of bags.