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Shock, Questions after Gruesome Killing of Gay Palestinian
Accounts that the victim, Ahmad Abu Murkhiyeh, was a gay man who feared persecution for his sexuality and had sought asylum in Israel two years ago turned the terrible crime into a socially and politically explosive case.
New Zealand Gay Man's Convictions Overturned 3 Years after Death
New Zealand's Supreme Court on Friday took the unusual step of overturning a gay man's convictions even though he died three years ago.
Russian Court Fines TikTok for Not Deleting LGBTQ+ Content
A Russian court on Tuesday fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material, the country's latest crackdown on Big Tech companies.
Pakistan Launches Anti-Harassment Hotline for Trans People
Pakistan on Friday launched a hotline for transgender people in an effort to protect them from discrimination and harassment, a senior government official said.
LGBTQ+ Advocates, Women Worry in Italy after Meloni's Win
Swept away by Italian elections that may see Giorgia Meloni soon form the nation's first far-right-led government since World War II were veterans of successful battles for civil rights, as well as lawmakers struggling for freedoms like same-sex marriage.
Shakira to Face Trial for Tax Fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge on Tuesday approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.
Cuba Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Unusual Referendum
Cubans have approved a sweeping "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents, officials said Monday.
2 More Arrests in Deadly Attack During Norway Pride Festival
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting during the Norwegian capital's annual LGBTQ Pride festival, police said Monday. The total number of suspects is now at four.
Cuba Holds Unusual Vote on Law Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents.
Gay Rom-Com 'Bros' Won't be Distributed in the Middle East
The Billy Eichner-penned rom-com — Hollywood's first with two out men in the leads — is preemptively canceling release in the Middle East due to cultural concerns.
Norway: 2nd Suspect Sought in Pride Festival Shootings
Authorities in Norway are seeking a second suspect in a deadly shooting attack during the Norwegian capital's annual LGBTQ Pride festival, police said Friday.
Turkey: Anti-LGBTQ+ Display Reflects Nation's Political Shift
Sunday's march was the biggest anti-LGBTQ demonstration of its kind in Turkey, where civil rights for LGBTQ+ people have been under increasing assault since 2015.
World Cup Captains Want to Wear Rainbow Armbands in Qatar
FIFA came under pressure Wednesday from several European soccer federations who want their captains to wear an armband with a rainbow heart design during World Cup games in Qatar to campaign against discrimination.
Where Did Queen Elizabeth Fall on LGBTQ+ Issues?
Queen Elizabeth was pretty much mum on LGBTQ+ issues, acknowledging progress over the years in her official capacity, but never venturing any personal commentary.
Qatari Ambassador Faces LGBTQ-Rights Appeal before World Cup
Qatar's ambassador to Germany was urged Monday to abolish his country's death penalty for homosexuality at a human rights congress hosted by the German soccer federation two months before the Middle East country hosts the World Cup.
Queen Elizabeth II Mourned at Funeral by Britain and World
Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an ag
Thousands March in Turkey to Demand Ban on LGBTQ Groups
An anti-LGBTQ group marched Sunday in Istanbul, demanding that LGBTQ associations be shuttered and their activities banned, in the largest demonstration of its kind in Turkey.
By the Numbers: Facts and Figures about the Queen's Funeral
Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.
Belgrade Police Clash With Hooligans As Pride March Starts
Riot police clashed Saturday with soccer hooligans in downtown Belgrade, where an international Pride march started despite threats from anti-gay groups and an official earlier ban.
Biden Meets With Families of Whelan, Griner at White House
President Joe Biden met Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul Whelan, the first face-to-face encounter that the president has had with the relatives.