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How Preschools Can Do More to Support Children Living with HIV
How much do teachers and peers need to know about students' HIV-positive status? And what is the best way of managing their particular health needs at preschool level?
Ecuador has First Same-Sex Marriage, Following Court Ruling
A lesbian couple has married in Ecuador in the first same-sex wedding since a landmark ruling last month by the country's highest court.
France to Allow Gay Men to Donate Blood... After Four Months of Celibacy
There's good news... sort of... for gay men in France who wish to donate blood: They will soon be able to do so after only four months of complete celibacy instead of a full year.
Nuclear Industry Push for Reduced Oversight Gaining Traction
Fewer mock commando raids to test nuclear power plants' defenses against terrorist attacks. Fewer, smaller government inspections for plant safety issues. Less notice to the public and to state governors when problems arise.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared a Global Health Emergency
The deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo is now an international health emergency, the World Health Organization announced Wednesday after a case was confirmed in a city of 2 million people.
Myths and Risks in App that Gives You Peek into Older Self
Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.
Janet Jackson, 50 Cent to Perform at Saudi Arabia Concert
Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights organizations urged the rapper to cancel her appearance.
Israeli Education Minister Apologizes for Remarks on Gays
Israel's education minister has apologized for controversial remarks about homosexual "conversion therapy" and intermarriage among Diaspora Jews that drew widespread criticism in Israel and the U.S.
Egypt Releases Transgender Woman After 4 Months in Jail
An Egyptian rights group says authorities have released a transgender woman held for more than four months in connection to a call for protests.
Egypt Opens 2 Ancient Pyramids for First Time Since 1960s
Egypt on Saturday opened two of its oldest pyramids, located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of the capital Cairo, to visitors for the first time since 1965.
Johnson, Hunt Raise Brexit Stakes with Irish Border Views
The two contenders to become Britain's next prime minister raised the Brexit stakes by saying they will discard a contentious part of the European Union divorce deal agreed by outgoing leader Theresa May.
Heating Up: Hotter Earth Drives Dollars to Sustainable Funds
This year is on pace to be one of the hottest on record, again, and the trend may only accelerate as President Donald Trump loosens policies meant to combat climate change. But some investors are attuned to the dangers.
British Activist Readies Legal Bid over No-Deal Brexit
An anti-Brexit activist who won a major legal case against the British government said Sunday she will go to court again if the next prime minister tries to force the U.K. out of the European Union without a deal.
New Zealand Gun Owners Turn over Their Weapons for Money
Dozens of Christchurch gun owners on Saturday handed over their weapons in exchange for money, in the first of more than 250 planned buyback events around New Zealand after the government outlawed many types of semi-automatics.
Congo Tracing Contacts of First Ebola Case in Eastern City
After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus traveling to eastern Congo's largest city. Only upon arrival at his destination did anyone suspect he had the highly deadly and infectious Ebola virus.
Russia Launches Major New Telescope into Space After Delays
A Russian Proton-M rocket successfully delivered a cutting-edge space telescope into orbit Saturday after days of launch delays, Russia's space agency said.
Codebreaker Alan Turing to be Face of New British Banknote
Codebreaker and computing pioneer Alan Turing has been chosen as the face of Britain's new 50 pound note, the Bank of England announced Monday.
Cuban Singer Becomes Pioneer of #MeToo Movement on island
Dianelys Alfonso has a brassy presence — brightly colored tattoos, spandex bodysuits, Technicolor hair — and a clarion voice that won her the label "Goddess of Cuba" for her turns on songs ranging from ballads to reggaeton.
Israeli Minister's Remarks on Gays Widely Condemned
Israel's new education minister's remarks in favor of "conversion therapy," a controversial technique that seeks to turn gays into heterosexuals, came under widespread criticism and led hundreds to protest Sunday.
Netanyahu Condemns his Minister's Remarks on Gays
Israel's prime minister is condemning remarks by his education minister in favor of "conversion therapy," a controversial psychotherapy technique that seeks to turn gays into heterosexuals.