African gays make simple request to pope: preach tolerance Pope to visit Kenya, Uganda, Central African Republic Many Africans see acceptance of gays as Western value Francis sought inclusivity, but not changed teaching NAIROBI/KAMPALA: African gays who often face persecution in the streets and... Women 23 Nov, 2015
Utah to challenge order to take baby from lesbians SALT LAKE CITY: State officials are challenging a decision made by a Utah judge to a take a baby away from lesbian foster parents and place her with a heterosexual couple for the child's well-being. Utah Division of Child and Family Services... Women 13 Nov, 2015
Trouble in relationship? NEW YORK: If your romantic relationship is in trouble and you always want your partner to initiate reconciliation after a conflict, please read on. Researchers have found that when conflict occurs in romantic relationships, the negative emotional... Art & Culture 17 Oct, 2015
Pope's meeting with Kentucky clerk divides public after US visit A Kentucky county clerk who had been jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples secretly met Pope Francis in a move that disappointed many liberal Catholics and encouraged officials who support her stance. The meeting... Women 01 Oct, 2015
Pope Francis set to address fractious US Congress WASHINGTON: Fresh off his meeting with President Barack Obama, Pope Francis delivers a speech on Thursday to a US Congress led by Republicans who have opposed Obama on issues of importance to the pontiff including climate change and... Women 24 Sep, 2015
Kentucky clerk to be released from jail GRAYSON, KENTUCKY: The latest on the case of a Kentucky county clerk who's in jail over her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples (all times local): 1:05 p.m. The Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue marriage licenses... Women 08 Sep, 2015
AI calls for extending time for public consultation KATHMANDU, July 22 Amnesty International has said the preliminary draft of the constitution has a number of major human rights shortcomings, which need to be urgently addressed. The rights of women and marginalised communities, such as Dalits,... Horoscopes 23 Jul, 2015
US Supreme Court's landmark ruling legalises gay marriage nationwide WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the US Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry, handing a historic triumph to the American gay rights movement. The court ruled 5-4 that the Constitution's guarantees of due... Women 26 Jun, 2015
Pentagon bars discrimination against gays, lesbians in uniform WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday the Pentagon has updated its equal opportunity policy to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation, putting it in the same category as discrimination based on race, religion, colour, age... Women 10 Jun, 2015
Gay marriage in Argentina is 1st in Latin America BUENOS AIRES: Two Argentine men were joined Monday in Latin America's first same-sex marriage, traveling to the southernmost tip of the Americas to find a welcoming spot to wed. Gay rights activists Jose Maria Di Bello and Alex Freyre were married in...
