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Actors in Drag March to Highlight Virus Threat to UK Theater
As much of Britain's economy emerged from the coronavirus lockdown, its theaters stayed dark, with performers and staff unwillingly idled.
Japan Airlines Retires Gender-Specific Language in On-Board Announcements
In a step toward greater inclusivity, Japan Airlines has announced that it will cease the use of "ladies and gentlemen" during in-flight announcements.
Worldwide Grief: Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1 Million
Now, 8 1/2 months after an infection doctors had never seen before claimed its first victims in China, the pandemic's confirmed death toll has eclipsed 1 million, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.
Ambassadors Appeal for Acceptance of LGBT People in Poland
Ambassadors to Poland from some 50 countries and international organizations have expressed their support for the LGBT community in the country, citing a need to work for "non-discrimination, tolerance and mutual acceptance."
German Politician Equates Homosexuality with Pedophilia, Gets Pushback
A German politician is under fire for equating homosexuality with pedophilia.
Vietnamese Factory Raid Reveals 300K Used Condoms Sold as New
Vietnamese police have confiscated over 300,000 used condoms that had been repackaged and sold as new.
Nobel Laureate Refuses Local Honor Over Poland's LGBT 'Rift'
Nobel Prize-winning writer Olga Tokarczuk has declined an honorary citizenship from the region of Poland where she lives because she would have had to share the honor with a Roman Catholic bishop who has made hostile comments about the LGBT community.
Virus Disrupts Rio's Carnival for First Time in a Century
A cloud of uncertainty that has hung over Rio de Janeiro throughout the coronavirus pandemic has been lifted, but gloom remains — the annual Carnival parade of flamboyant samba schools won't be held in February.
'Are People to Be Left to Die?' Vaccine Pleas Fill UN Summit
If the United Nations was created from the ashes of World War II, what will be born from the global crisis of COVID-19?
UK's Johnson Slams Brakes on Reopening as COVID Cases Surge
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has slammed the brakes on the country's return to offices, saying people should work from home if possible, to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Europe Scrambles to Contain Rise in Coronavirus Cases
Political pressure grew Monday in Europe for governments to tackle the rising number of coronavirus case without resorting to a spring-style lockdown that would hit the continent's struggling economies.
Why Australia Needs a National Ban on Conversion Therapy
In recent weeks, Queensland and the ACT became the first Australian jurisdictions to ban conversion therapy but a national approach is needed.
Sweden Spared Surge of Virus Cases but Many Questions Remain
When most of Europe locked down their populations early in the pandemic by closing schools, restaurants, gyms and even borders, Swedes kept enjoying many freedoms.
Rights Group: More than 300 Detained at Minsk Women's March
Police in the capital of Belarus cracked down sharply Saturday on a women's protest march demanding the authoritarian president's resignation, arresting more than 300.
Trump Backs Proposed Tiktok Deal with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his "blessing" to a proposed deal between Oracle and Walmart for the U.S. operations of TikTok, the Chinese-owned app he's targeted for national security and data privacy concerns.
The Pope Affirms LGBTQ Kids to Parents in Rome
Pope Francis met with approximately 40 parents of LGBTQ children on Wednesday and said "the Church loves your children as they are, because they are children of God."
Police Clash with Anti-Lockdown Protesters in London
Police in London have clashed with protesters at a rally organized by opponents of restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.
Netflix Streams 'Queer Eye,' 'Orange is the New Black' in Saudi Arabia with 'Troubling Compromise'
Saudi Arabia has allowed Netflix to stream LGBTQ-centric series "Queer Eye" and "Orange is the New Black" over what Netflix Co-CEO Reed Hastings as a "troubling compromise."
US Bans Wechat, Tiktok from App Stores, Threatens Shutdowns
The U.S. Commerce Department said Friday it will ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores on Sunday and will bar the apps from accessing essential internet services in the U.S.
'This is a Big Moment': UK Virus Restrictions Escalating
Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government targeted more areas Friday in an attempt to suppress a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections.