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Canada's Trudeau Comes Under Fire Over Brownface Photo
At a time when bigotry seems on the rise around the world and doors are being shut, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has become known as a champion of diversity.
'Deeply Sorry' Trudeau Begs Forgiveness for Brownface Photo
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau's campaign moved to contain a growing scandal, following the publication of a yearbook photo showing him in brownface makeup at a 2001 costume party. The prime minister apologized and begged Canadians to forgive him.
As Shock Wears Off, Mental Health Concerns Grow in Bahamas
Stories of survival are trickling out across northern Bahamas as the initial shock wears off from Hurricane Dorian, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. And the extent of the storm's terror lingers on in the minds of many.
EU Chief: The Risk of A No-Deal Brexit "Remains Very Real"
The risk of Britain leaving the European Union without a divorce deal remains "very real," European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker declared Wednesday as EU lawmakers debated the ramifications of a no-deal Brexit.
Facebook Auto-Generating Pages for Islamic State, al-Qaida
A whistleblower's complaint shows that Facebook has inadvertently provided two extremist groups with a networking and recruitment tool by producing dozens of pages in their names.
Nepal's Sexual Minorities Say Progress in Rights has Stalled
Nepal seized the lead in equal rights for sexual minorities in South Asia four years ago with a new constitution that forbids all discrimination based on sexual orientation. Even citizenship certificates and passports now allow a "non-male, non-female" ca
Rwandan Gospel Singer Comes Out as Gay, to Country's Shock
Albert Nabonibo shocked many Rwandans in August when he revealed in an interview with a Christian YouTube channel that he is gay in a country where such a public assertion of homosexuality is unheard of.
Serbian Police Intervene to Protect Gay Pride Parade
Police in Serbia briefly clashed with far-right supporters who tried to prevent a gay pride parade attended by the country's openly gay prime minister on Sunday.
Solid Gold Toilet Stolen from Winston Churchill's Birthplace
Thieves have stolen a unique solid gold toilet worth up to 1 million pounds ($1.25 million) from the birthplace of British wartime leader Winston Churchill.
Scientists: Italian Skeletons, Buried Hand in Hand 1,600 Years Ago, Are Male
Ten years ago, when archaeologists working near the Italian city Modena discovered two human skeletons buried with clasped hands, it wasn't possible to determine anything about who they had been. But now researchers can say this much: They were two men.
GHB Poisoner and Drug Supplier to Serial Killer To Undergo Gender Ressingment in Prison?
A man who admitted to providing GHB to a serial rapist and killer who targeted gay men has been sentenced to 31 years for fatally dosing a victim of his own - but he now will seek gender reassignment in prison, his lawyer told a court.
For Now, London Zoo's Penguin Chick with 2 Moms is 'Genderless'
Sealife London Aquarium has decided to try stepping away from assigning gender when it comes to a chick being raised by a pair of female Gentoo penguins.
Tourist-Dependent Bahamas Says It's Still Open for Business
The Bahamas was on track for a record year of tourism before Hurricane Dorian hit. Now, the outlook for that vital sector is uncertain
Mexico Trans Women Fight for Justice as Murders Unpunished
Months after Kenya Cuevas' friend was slain in front of her, a funeral wreath with Cuevas' name on it arrived at her doorstep. The implication was clear: Keep making noise about murdered transgender women and you'll be next.
Syria's Raqqa Still Finding the Dead, 2 Years After IS Fall
So far, 5,218 bodies have been exhumed from mass graves or from under the ruins of destroyed buildings around Raqqa, said Yasser Khamis, who leads the team of first responders.
Cyprus' Top Lawyer: Bishop's Remarks on Gays Broke No Law
Cyprus' attorney general says he's found no indication that a senior Orthodox Christian cleric broke the law by making widely-condemned remarks about homosexuality.
Canada's Recommendations on Changes to HIV Criminalization - Do They Go Far Enough?
If the Standing Committee's recommendations are adopted, they could diminish the harms experienced by women living with HIV under Canada's current approach to criminalization.
Inquest: British Man's Death An Accident In Pursuit of 'Erotic Satisfaction,' Not Suicide
The hanging death of a British man last March was the result of a misadventure in pursuit of "erotic satisfaction" and not a suicide, an inquest into the tragedy was informed this week.
US Priest Who Gave Out Gifts in Philippines Accused of Abuse
In November, local authorities arrested Father Pius Hendricks, 78, and charged him with child abuse. Since then, investigators say about 20 boys and men, one as young as 7, have reported that the priest sexually abused them.
Bosnian Capital Holds 1st Pride Parade Amid Heavy Security
Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo, held its first LGBT pride parade Sunday without incidents but amid heavy security to prevent violence from extremist groups, as opponents of the event held a counter-rally.