Dutch men hold hands in solidarity with beaten gay couple AMSTERDAM: In a simple act of solidarity, same-sex couples and many others across the Netherlands have held hands this week to protest the beating of two gay men — an attack that shook a nation that has long prided itself on its tolerance. The... Women 06 Apr, 2017
Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing as Hollywood power couple splits Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on Tuesday, signaling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous and powerful couples. "This... Travel Abroad 21 Sep, 2016
�No same-sex marriage� BEIJING: A court in China on Wednesday rejected a landmark case by two men who had sought permission to get legally married, one of the plaintiffs said, a decision that shines the light on gay rights in the world’s most populous nation. While... Women 14 Apr, 2016
Mississippi church a window into national gay rights debate BRANDON: On many Sundays, conservative Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant can be found in the sanctuary at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, almost always in his trademark suit and boots, often among those helping pass the offering... Women 12 Apr, 2016
Judge blocks Mississippi ban on adoption by same-sex couples JACKSON: A federal judge has overturned Mississippi's ban on allowing same-sex couples to adopt children. US District Judge Daniel Jordan, in a preliminary injunction issued Thursday, ruled for the couples who had sued, saying the ban is... Women 01 Apr, 2016
Panasonic benefits TOKYO: Gay employees at Japan’s Panasonic will soon be offered the same family leave as their straight counterparts, the electronics giant said on Thursday, in the latest boost for same-sex couples in Japan. Panasonic is one of the first major... 19 Feb, 2016
Gay couple shocked as 'surrogated' child from Nepal was proved 'not theirs' KATHMANDU: An Israeli same-sex couple were recently in Nepal to give birth to a child via a surrogate mother. Last month, they took the child back home. But, upon their return, they realised that their 'surrogated' child was not genetically... Travel 11 Jan, 2016
Italian minister calls to make surrogacy a sex crime Rome, January 7 Italy’s acrimonious debate over gay civil unions intensified today after the interior minister suggested the use of paid surrogate mothers should be treated like a sex crime. Angelino Alfano’s comments sparked outrage amongst... Women 08 Jan, 2016
Religious rights most vital for US Christians WASHINGTON: Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious freedom of Christians than of other faith groups, ranking Muslims as the least deserving of the protections, according to a new survey. Solid majorities said it was... Women 30 Dec, 2015
Islamic State conflict voted top news story of 2015 NEW YORK: The far-flung attacks claimed by Islamic State militants and the intensifying global effort to crush them added up to a grim, gripping yearlong saga that was voted the top news story of 2015, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of... Women 22 Dec, 2015
Slovenia votes for same-sex marriage law LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA: Slovenia on Sunday held a referendum on whether to give same-sex couples the right to marry and to adopt children, its second vote on gay rights in three years. Parliament passed a law in March giving same-sex couples the right... Women 20 Dec, 2015
FB ramps paid leave time for new dads San Francisco, November 28 With Facebook (FB) Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg about to become a dad, the social network boosted the amount of time fathers can take off to bond with their new babies. Beginning with the new year, dads working full-time... 29 Nov, 2015
