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Chinese Troops Join Hong Kong Cleanup as Protesters Retreat
Chinese troops came out of the barracks in Hong Kong on Saturday — not to quell protests but to help clean up.
Historic Flooding Highlights Venice's Vulnerability
The historic lagoon city of Venice exists on the edge of a double threat: As it sinks, the seas rise.
London Gay Bar Receives Hateful Postcard Espousing Homophobia and Racism
The Admiral Duncan, a gay bar in Soho, London, received a postcard seemingly from the Phillippines, claiming "Old Compton Street was much better before you lot turned it into a gay street."
Watch: British Acting Legends Mirren and McKellen Dish about Hookup Apps and Dating
Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Helen Mirren chatted about hookup apps and old-school dating during a recent interview. Watch the clip!
Canadians Get Stroppy over 'Rainbow Poppy' - And It Was Anti-LGBTQ Fake News
Canadians got sucked into an online maelstrom when a conservative politician claimed- incorrectly - that a young relative had been suspended from her high school for refusing to wear a rainbow poppy.
Uganda Expected to Charge 75 After Raid of LGBT-Friendly Bar
A human rights lawyer in Uganda says 75 people will be charged in court after police raided a gay-friendly bar. Activists call it the latest attack on the LGBT community.
Clinton Criticizes UK for Blocking Russian Influence Report
Hillary Clinton says she's "dumbfounded" that the U.K. government has failed to release a report on Russian influence in British politics as the country prepares for national elections.
Pete Doherty Arrested Again in Paris, for Violent Behavior
Paris authorities say British singer Pete Doherty has been arrested for the second time in the space of a week.
How Germany Averted An Opioid Crisis
Unlike in the United States, where these pills are commonly dispensed after surgeries and medical procedures, opioids have never emerged as a front-line medical treatment in Germany.
After Push from Perry, Backers Got Huge Gas Deal in Ukraine
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country's new president.
Over 100,000 Celebrate 30 Years Since Fall of Berlin Wall
Police and organizers say more than 100,000 people took part in an open-air party celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
AU Tennis Star Margaret Court Defends Gay Marriage Views Amid Bid to Celebrate Grand Slam Anniversary
Margaret Court, an Australian tennis star who ended her professional career in the 1970s, has come under renewed fire for her opposition to gay marriage. This comes amid her bid to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her 1970 grand slam.
Trump Tried Hard to Win Ukraine Biden Probes, Officials Say
There was no hinting around, it was a straight-out trade, two key White House officials told impeachment investigators.
Sussex Gay Couple Falsely Accused by Vigilante Pedophile Sting
Jordan and Ben, a couple from West Sussex, England, were falsely accused of pedophilia by a vigilante group known as the Yorkshire Chile Protectors (YCP). After the ordeal, they claimed their lives were ruined.
Gay Doctor Who Disappeared in Turkmenistan Resurfaces, Claims Earlier Stories Untrue
A cardiologist living in the virulently anti-LGBTQ nation Turkmenistan has reappeared after he and his entire family disappeared in the wake of a radio interview about the perils of being gay in an oppressive regime.
UK Dance Program Showcases Male Dancers in Emotional Performance
BBC One celebrity dance reality show "Strictly Come Dancing" shattered a glass ceiling when it allowed two men to take the floor. Viewers swooned.
'This City is Not Livable': New Delhi Citizens Face Foul Air
The 20 million residents of New Delhi, already one of the world's most polluted cities, have been suffering for weeks under a toxic haze that is up to 10 times worse than the upper limits of what is considered healthy.
Watch: Gay Doctor 'Disappeared' in Turkmenistan?
International concern has been sparked in the wake of the disappearance of a gay cardiologist in the repressive nation of Turkmenistan.
Uganda Says No Plan to Bring Bill Punishing Homosexuals
Uganda's government is denying that it intends to introduce a bill targeting homosexuals, dismissing claims by a senior official who wants such legislation.
Legendary Puerto Rican Astrologer Walter Mercado Dies at 88
Television astrologer Walter Mercado, whose glamorous persona made him a star in Latin media and a cherished icon for gay people in most of the Spanish-speaking world, has died. He was 88.