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WHO Panel: Monkeypox Not a Global Emergency 'at this Stage'
The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.
Mass Same-Sex Wedding in Mexico Challenges Discrimination
Mexico, Brazil and Argentina top Latin America in the number of same-sex marriages.
With War, Kyiv Pride Parade Becomes a Peace March in Warsaw
Ukraine's largest LGBTQ rights event, KyivPride, went ahead Saturday, although not on its native streets or as a celebration.
Trudeau: US Abortion Ruling Could Mean Loss of Other Rights
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a constitutional right to abortion could lead to the loss of other rights and indicated his country would continue to allow Americans to get abortions in Canada.
Mass Shooting in Oslo Kills 2, Wounds 10; Pride Canceled
A gunman opened fire in Oslo's night-life district early Saturday in what police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack during the Norwegian capital's annual Pride festival.
WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
WHO's decision to act only after the disease spilled into the West could entrench the grotesque inequities that arose between rich and poor countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
UK to Offer Vaccines to Some Gay Men to Stop Monkeypox
British health officials will start offering vaccines to gay and bisexual men at the highest risk of catching monkeypox, in an effort to curb the biggest outbreak of the disease beyond Africa.
Lebanon Latest in Mideast to Detect 1st Case of Monkeypox
Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday authorities have detected the country's first case of monkeypox in a person who returned from abroad and is now isolating at home.
Japan Court Says Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional
A Japanese court ruled Monday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated.
Malaysia: Disney Refused to Cut Gay Scenes in 'Lightyear'
Malaysia's film censors said Friday that it was Disney's decision to ax the animated film "Lightyear" from the country's cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.
Russian Health Official Flummoxed: Sex Isn't Driving Monkeypox Outbreak
A Russian health official seems not to know what to make of the fact that sexual contact isn't the primary driver of the monkeypox outbreak.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Church Leader, 'Forced Adoptions' Targets of New Sanctions on Russia
Britain announced a new round of sanctions Thursday against Russia, targeting the virulently anti-LGBTQ+ head of the Russian Orthodox Church for his prominent support for the war in Ukraine.
Japan Top Court: Govt not Responsible for Fukushima Disaster
Japan's top court on Friday ruled that the government was not liable for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, dismissing thousands of evacuees' demands that the state pay compensation.
More Muslim Nations Ban Disney's 'Lightyear' Over Lesbian Kiss
Authorities across much of the Muslim world have barred Disney's latest animated film "Lightyear" from being played at cinemas after the inclusion of a brief kiss between a lesbian couple, the company said Thursday as the movie premiered.
Kevin Spacey 'Strenuously' Denies Sex Charges, Granted Bail
Kevin Spacey "strenuously denies" allegations of sexual assault, his lawyer said Thursday, as the Oscar-winning actor appeared in a London court to face five charges of offenses against three men.
Ad Agency Apologizes for 'Pride Whopper' Gaffe
Burger King's Pride edition of its signature hamburger was a whopper, alright... of a botched PR attempt. The ad agency behind the epic blunder has issued an apology.
Kevin Spacey to Face London Court on Sexual Offense Charges
Actor Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with sexual offenses against three men in Britain and is expected to appear in a court in London this week, British police said Monday.
UK Reports 104 More Cases of Monkeypox, Mostly in Men
British health officials have detected another 104 cases of monkeypox in England in what has become the biggest outbreak beyond Africa of the normally rare disease.
British Scientists Say it's Unclear if Monkeypox has Peaked
British health officials said they cannot tell if the spread of monkeypox has peaked in the country as they announced another 45 cases Friday, bringing the total in the disease's biggest-ever outbreak beyond Africa to 366 cases.
Pride Parade in Tel Aviv Draws Tens of Thousands
Tens of thousands of people attended this year's Pride Parade in Tel Aviv on Friday, celebrating the LGBTQ community and calling for equality in the largest annual gathering of its kind in the Middle East.