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Australian Inquiry Probes 40 Years of Gay Hate Killings
A government inquiry began hearing evidence on Wednesday of unsolved deaths resulting from gay hate crimes over four decades in Australia's most populous state where police were notoriously indifferent to such violence.
Tokyo's Capital Begins Same-Sex Partnership Recognition
Tokyo's capital began issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples on Tuesday, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed.
Shanghai Disney Guests Kept in Closed Park for Virus Testing
Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were temporarily blocked from leaving as part of virus testing that extended to more than 400,000 people, the city government announced Tuesday.
S. Korea Officials Admit Responsibility in Halloween Tragedy
South Korean officials admitted responsibility and apologized on Tuesday for failures in preventing and responding to a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 people.
Thousands March in South Africa's 1st Pride Since COVID-19
More than 3,000 people on Saturday took part in the first Pride march in South Africa since the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating the LGBT community and defying a U.S. warning of a possible terror attack in the area.
120,000 Parade at Taiwan Pride Celebration Despite Rain
Some 120,000 paraded in the streets of Taipei as the city's 20th annual Pride event celebrated the LGBTQ community Saturday in spite of the rainy weather.
Brazil's Lula to Reclaim Presidency after Beating Bolsonaro
Brazilians delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a bitter presidential election, giving the leftist former president another shot at power in a rejection of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Itaewon: An Inclusive, Multicultural Hub Hit with Tragedy
Itaewon, the neighborhood where at least 151 people were killed in a Halloween crowd surge, is Seoul's most cosmopolitan district.
S. Korea in Shock, Grief as 153 Die in Halloween Crowd Surge
Concerned relatives raced to hospitals in search of their loved ones Sunday as South Korea mourned the deaths of more than 150 people, mostly in their 20s & 30s, who got trapped & crushed after a huge Halloween party crowd.
Crush Kills at Least 146 at Halloween Festivities in Seoul
A mass of mostly young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 146 people and injuring 150 others in South Korea's worst disaster in years.
Officials: 120 Dead After Halloween Crowd surge in Seoul
At least 120 people were killed and 100 more were injured as they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul.
Russian Lawmakers Vet New Bill Against LGBTQ+ 'Propaganda'
Russian lawmakers gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that imposes tough new restrictions on activities to promote LGBTQ rights in the country.
Gay Armenian Couple Kill Themselves 'Because of Intolerance'
Two gay Armenian men jumped to their deaths after posting a pic on Instagram of themselves kissing.
Thai Transgender Activist Buys Miss Universe Org for $20M
A Thai business tycoon and transgender activist has purchased the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, her company announced Wednesday.
Australia Players Call Out Qatar on LGBTQ+, Worker Rights
The Australian men's soccer team has issued a three-minute video highlighting Qatar's human rights record, including its treatment of foreign workers and restrictions on the LGBTQI+ community.
Same-sex Marriage is Now Legal in All of Mexico's States
Lawmakers in the border state of Tamaulipas voted Wednesday night to legalize same-sex marriages, becoming the last of Mexico's 32 states to authorize such unions.
Thousands Rally In Bratislava to Honor 2 Gay Men Shot Dead
Slovakia's president joined a rally of thousands on Friday to honor two gay men who were shot dead in the capital earlier this week and demonstrate support for the LGBTQ community.
British Minister Tells Gay World Cup Fans to 'Be Respectful'
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly faced criticism Wednesday after telling gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some "compromise" and be "respectful of the host nation."
Gay Couples in Cuba Marry under New Law
Cuba is the ninth country in Latin America — following Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Colombia — to legalize marriage equality in recent years.
Qatar's Emir Lashes Out at Criticism Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Qatar's ruling emir on Tuesday lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as an "unprecedented campaign" targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament.