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Explainer: What Griner May Endure in Russian Penal System
WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. It's in a region once synonymous with the Soviet
German Bishops Assure Vatican but Vow to Proceed With Reform
Germany's Catholic bishops insisted Saturday that their reform process won't lead to a schism and vowed to continue it after tense meetings with Vatican officials who want a moratorium on proposals to ordain women and bless same-sex unions.
North Korea Unveils Kim's Daughter at Missile Launch Site
North Korea has unveiled the little-known daughter of its leader Kim Jong Un at a missile launch site, attracting keen attention on a fourth-generation member of the dynastic family that has ruled North Korea for more than seven decades.
Infantino Scolds World Cup Critics in Extraordinary Diatribe
The FIFA president delivered a one-hour tirade on the eve of the World Cup's opening match, and then spent about 45 minutes answering questions from media about the Qatari government's actions and a wide range of other topics.
Sydney Court Overturns Conviction for Gay American's Murder
An appeals court on Friday overturned the conviction a man who temporarily admitted murdering an American who fell to his death in 1988 from a Sydney cliff top that was known as a gay meeting place.
Aide: With Few Cuts, Pakistan Lifts Ban on Oscar-Entry Movie
Censors are lifting a ban on Pakistan's Oscar entry, "Joyland," but some scenes would be cut before the movie opens across the country, an aide to the prime minister said Wednesday.
Culture Clash? Conservative Qatar Preps for World Cup Party
Tensions are tearing at Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate that restricts alcohol, bans drugs and homosexuality as well as suppresses free speech, as it prepares to welcome possibly rowdy crowds for the first World Cup in the Middle East.
Aide: Pakistani PM Orders Review of Ban on Oscar-Entry Film
Pakistan's prime minister has ordered a review of the ban on the country's Oscar entry, the movie "Joyland," days after the measure was imposed, one of his advisers said.
Israeli Liberals Fear New Government will Undo Progress for LGBTQ+, Others
Even before it takes office, Israel's expected new coalition government — overwhelmingly male, religious and right-wing — is promising to roll back gains the previous government instituted.
Aide: Pakistani PM Orders Review of Ban on Trans Love Story Film
Pakistan's prime minister has ordered a review of the ban on the country's Oscar entry, the movie "Joyland," a love story between a married man and a transgender woman, one of his advisers said.
Pakistan Reverses Course, Bans Trans Love Story 'Joyland' from Cinemas
Pakistan has reversed a previous decision to show its Oscar entry, "Joyland," a love story between a married man and a transgender woman, and has banned it from movie theaters, a government official said Monday.
Fans Across German Stadiums Call for Qatar World Cup Boycott
Germany's professional soccer leagues have been marked by widespread protests against the World Cup in Qatar, with rival fans joining forces to condemn FIFA corruption and human rights abuses in the Gulf Arab country.
Dubbed Torture, ID Policies Leave Transgender People Sterile
Across the world, scores of countries require transgender people to submit to sterilization surgeries before their genders are legally recognized, a practice international human rights bodies have condemned as torture.
Qatar Airways CEO Knocks World Cup Critics at Airport Event
The outspoken CEO of Qatar Airways lashed out Thursday at critics of his country hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup, saying his nation will "always rub salt into the wound" of its adversaries.
Some LGBTQ+ Fans Skip Qatar World Cup, Fearing Hostility
Many LGBTQ+ soccer fans and their allies worldwide are concerned that the World Cup will be hosted in Qatar. Some have been mulling whether to attend the tournament, or even watch it on television.
World Cup Ambassador from Qatar Denounces Homosexuality
An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a "damage in the mind" in an interview, only two weeks before the opening of the soccer tournament in the Gulf state.
UK to Declare Bank Holiday May 8 to Honor King Charles III
The United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion.
King Charles Reportedly Told Diana 'I Might Be Gay' When Asked About Sex Life
King Charles reportedly said sarcastically to Diana that he "might be gay" when asked about their lack of sex life.
15 Killed in Russia Cafe Blaze after Flare Gun Discharged
A fire in a cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 15 people and injured five others on Saturday, local authorities said.
Watch: Aussie Same-Sex Penguin Couple Renew Commitment
A longtime same-sex penguin couple named Klaus and Jones might be good candidates for foster parenting a chick, their keeper at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium in Australia says.