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US Envoy Confident Japan Will Ban LGBTQ Discrimination
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday said he has "full confidence" that the Japanese government will take the necessary steps to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Watch: Japan LGBTQ+ Groups Demand Equal Rights Law by G7
Japanese LGBTQ groups condemned a recent discriminatory remark by an aid to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, demanding his government ban discrimination against sexual minorities, legalize same-sex marriage and guarantee equal rights.
Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Wet Leg Win at UK's Brit Awards
It was Harry's night at the Brit Awards.
Watch: India Gay Couples in Battle for Same-Sex Marriage
Utkarsh Saxena and Ananya Kotia's love story began just like any other college romance. Except no one else knew about the gay couple's relationship.
Watch: Hong Kong Transgender Men Win Appeal over Status Change
Hong Kong's top court ruled on Monday that undergoing full sex reassignment surgery should not be a prerequisite for transgender people to change their gender on their identity cards.
LGBTQ+ Groups Demand Japan Adopt Equal Rights Law by G-7
Japanese LGBTQ people and rights groups are demanding laws to ban discrimination against sexual minorities, legalize same-sex marriage and guarantee equal rights before Japan hosts a Group of Seven summit in May.
Hong Kong Transgender Men Win Appeal over Status Change
Hong Kong's top court ruled that full sex reassignment surgery should not be a prerequisite for trans people to have their gender changed on their official identity cards, in a move that is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the transgender community
Japanese Prime Minister's Aide Leaving over LGBTQ+ Remarks
A senior aide to Japan's prime minister is being dismissed after making discriminatory remarks about LGBTQ people.
Watch: Hate in the Streets. Gay Couple Verbally Assaulted Outside Vancouver Train Station
A Canadian man turned himself into Vancouver police after a video of him slurring homophobic remarks at a gay couple in the city's streets went viral.
US Downs Chinese Balloon Over Ocean, Moves to Recover Debris
The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing.
China Balloon: Many Questions About Suspected Spy in the Sky
What in the world is that thing? The massive white orb drifting across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and is blowing up on social media.
Indian Gay Couples Begin Legal Battle for Same-Sex Marriage
If legalized, India would become the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize same-sex marriage, a significant right for the country's LGBTQ community more than four years after the top court decriminalized gay sex.
Finland Ends Infertility Requirement for Transgender People
Lawmakers in Finland approved amendments Wednesday that will make it substantially easier for people to change their legally recognized gender in the Nordic country.
Researchers Say There Is a 'Gay Glass Ceiling' in Corporate Leadership
A study from the University of Sydney found that "feminine-presenting" men are often passed over for leadership roles.
Kenyan Police: Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist Not Hate Crime
A suspect on Tuesday faced a murder charge in the killing of a prominent LGBTQ activist in Kenya, with authorities dismissing activists' suggestions that it was a hate crime.
Police Ask Court to Ban Gay Rights Protest at Cardinal's Sydney Funeral
Australian police plan to ask a judge to ban gay rights protesters from demonstrating outside the funeral of Cardinal George Pell in Sydney on Thursday due to public safety concerns.
Alan Cumming Distances British Honor Awarded by Queen Elizabeth Over 'Toxicity of Empire'
The Scottish actor marked his 58th birthday on Friday by sharing the news on Instagram, announcing "something I recently did for myself."
Germany Recalls Overlooked LGBTQ+ Victims of Nazi Persecution
Germany commemorated the victims of Nazi persecution on the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, placing a focus on people who were incarcerated and killed because of their sexual orientations and gender identities.
Elton John Concert Canceled Due to Wild New Zealand Weather
Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland on Friday caused disruptions throughout the city and an Elton John concert to be canceled just before it was due to start.
Australia's First Openly Gay Bobsleder Simon Dunn Dies Suddenly
Police and his agent Ruby Rose Management both confirmed Simon Dunn's death. He previously spoken openly about his struggles, with his sexuality, mental health and coping with injury as an athlete.