Published by ReutersKHIMKI, Russia (Reuters) -The defence team of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued … [Read more...] about U.S. basketball star Griner treated injuries with medical cannabis, defence argues
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WHO Declares MonkeyPox A ‘Global Health Emergency’ 24 Hours After CDC Report of 8 US Women, 2 Child Cases; 16,000 Total Over 3 months
Published by Reuters By Natalie Grover, John Revill and Jennifer Rigby (Reuters) -The rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak … [Read more...] about WHO Declares MonkeyPox A ‘Global Health Emergency’ 24 Hours After CDC Report of 8 US Women, 2 Child Cases; 16,000 Total Over 3 months
LGBT activist Jimmy Sham launches legal bid to make Hong Kong recognise same-sex couples married overseas
Published by Hong Kong Free PressLGBT activist Jimmy Sham has launched a new legal bid to force Hong Kong to recognise the status of same-sex couples … [Read more...] about LGBT activist Jimmy Sham launches legal bid to make Hong Kong recognise same-sex couples married overseas
U.S. abortion ruling will not affect overseas aid – diplomat
Published by ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The United States decision to end the constitutional right to abortion domestically will have no impact on how … [Read more...] about U.S. abortion ruling will not affect overseas aid – diplomat
Quidditch leagues change name of sport in wake of J.K. Rowling trans row
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishReal-life Quidditch leagues have changed the name of the 'Harry Potter' sport to distance the competition from J.K. … [Read more...] about Quidditch leagues change name of sport in wake of J.K. Rowling trans row
As pressure mounts, Biden acts to deter wrongful detentions of Americans abroad
Published by ReutersBy Humeyra Pamuk and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at … [Read more...] about As pressure mounts, Biden acts to deter wrongful detentions of Americans abroad
Actor in Iran comes out as transgender man
Published by Al-ArabyA well-known Iranian actor has come out as a transgender man, to mixed reception on social media. The 56-year-old actor said in a … [Read more...] about Actor in Iran comes out as transgender man
Russian Embassy Threatens Swiss Newspaper Over Caricature Of Vladimir Putin With A Clown Nose
Published by Radar OnlineMegaThe Russian embassy in Switzerland threatened legal action against a Swiss newspaper after the outlet published a photo … [Read more...] about Russian Embassy Threatens Swiss Newspaper Over Caricature Of Vladimir Putin With A Clown Nose
Lebanon LGBTQ+ community targeted amid economic meltdown
Published by Al-ArabyNour never felt entirely safe as a queer person in Lebanon. But in the past few years, the 25-year-old pharmacist had begun … [Read more...] about Lebanon LGBTQ+ community targeted amid economic meltdown
French public figures accuse new minister of homophobic comments
Published by ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - More than 100 French public figures have signed an open letter denouncing what they said were homophobic remarks … [Read more...] about French public figures accuse new minister of homophobic comments