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Brazil Court Overrules Rio Mayor on Gay Kiss Book Ban
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has blocked efforts by Rio de Janeiro's conservative mayor to have a book fair remove a comic book showing two men kissing.
Mysterious Disease Killing Dogs in Norway
Norwegian authorities haven't been able to detect the cause behind an unexplained disease that is estimated to have killed dozens of dogs in the country in recent days, officials said Saturday.
Brazil's President Again Stresses Sovereignty over Amazon
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Saturday that Brazil "cannot continue and will not continue to be passive" in the face of threats to his sovereignty. He stressed: "The Brazilian Amazon is ours."
Mugabe's Anti-Colonial Rage Fueled Long Reign over Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe had just made a furious speech against Zimbabwe's LGBT community, calling them "worse than pigs and dogs."
AP Explains: Why Mexican Women March Against Gender Violence
Hundreds plan to take to the streets of Mexico City again Sunday to demand justice for women who have been killed, kidnapped and sexually assaulted. They will be led by family members who have lost loved ones.
Dorian Still Slamming Eastern Canada at Hurricane Force
The storm that has already walloped the Virgin Islands, Bahamas and North Carolina brought hurricane-force winds to far-eastern Canada on Sunday, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people.
Ethiopian Church-Affiliated Group Urges Action Against Gays
A group affiliated with Ethiopia's Orthodox Church is condemning what it calls the government's silence on homosexuality in the country.
Pain of Scuba Diving Deaths off California Felt Across Globe
Many had traveled, worked and volunteered in places around the globe from Antarctica to the Galapagos Islands. Their love of the Earth's underwater worlds transcended into a passion for all living things.
AP Explains: How Trump Upended U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks
Here's a look at the negotiations on a deal that Trump had wanted quickly, calling it "ridiculous" that the U.S. was still in Afghanistan after nearly 18 years and billions of dollars spent.
Marchers Ask Trump to 'Liberate' Hong Kong, As Clashes Erupt
Protesters on Sunday urged Washington to pass a bill, known as the Hong Kong Democratic and Human Rights Act, to support their cause. The bill proposes sanctions against Hong Kong and Chinese officials found to suppress democracy and human rights.
Poland's Anti-LGBTQ Ruling Party Promises Benefits, Takes Aim at Judiciary
The leader of Poland's nationalist ruling party promised higher earnings, adherence to Catholic values and more judicial system changes as he started campaigning Saturday for next month's parliamentary election.
In New Blow, Cabinet Minister Quits Boris Johnson Government
Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a new blow Saturday when a Cabinet minister resigned, saying she did not believe Johnson was sincere about getting a Brexit deal with the European Union.
Hundreds March Against Bosnia's First LGBT Pride Parade
Several hundred people have marched in Bosnia's capital to show disapproval of the Balkan country's first LGBT pride parade this weekend.
In the Amazon, Indigenous Debate How to Save Their Lands
Brazil's 900,000 indigenous people make up about 5% of the country's population and their reservations account for about 14% of its territory. Bolsonaro has argued that such large reserves have hindered Brazil's economic interests.
Protest At Chick-fil-A Opening in Canada over LGBTQ Issues
Dozens of protesters crowded a downtown Toronto sidewalk Friday to voice their opposition to the opening of the first franchised Chick-fil-A restaurant in Canada over the chain owner's record on LGBTQ issues.
UK Opposition Mulls Whether to Endorse Johnson Election Call
After a turbulent week in British politics, opposition parties were grappling Friday with a big decision: Whether to back Boris Johnson's call for an election, or try to put more pressure on the embattled prime minister first.
Huawei Debuts Latest Advanced Chipset for Smartphone
China's Huawei has unveiled a new advanced chipset ahead of the upcoming launch of its latest flagship smartphone even as uncertainty hangs over whether the device can use Google's Android.
Mugabe Dies; Liberated Zimbabwe, then Held it for 37 Years
Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has died in Singapore at the age of 95.
Bosnia's 1st LGBT Parade Defies Threats, Urges Tolerance
Bosnia's embattled LGBT community will defy threats of violence to hold the Balkan country's first ever pride parade this weekend and appeal for tolerance and unity in a society torn by war-era divisions and gripped by poverty.
Surging Prescriptions and Deaths: Australia Faces Opioid Crisis
Coroners nationwide have long urged officials to address Australia's ballooning opioid addiction, and to create a tracking system to stop people from collecting multiple prescriptions from multiple doctors.