Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections with ruling in favor of Christian web designer

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objec...

'Harris Welcome, but...': Ex-Zambian MP Cautions US Vice President Over Pushing Gay Agenda

While US Vice President Kamala Harris tours three African countries – Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia, – during which she is expected to discuss American-African relations among other topics, Zambian politician Bowman Lusaka released a welcoming...

Russia Will Protect Its Children From Western-Style Spiritual 'Degradation, Degeneration': Putin

The president made the comments in the course of Tuesday’s address to the Federal Assembly – a speech to lawmakers which focused on the crisis in ties between Moscow and the West – and the ongoing Russia-NATO proxy conflict in Ukraine.

Pope Francis joins Anglican, Presbyterian leaders in denouncing anti-gay laws

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.

US Jews fear collision with expected Israeli government

Israel’s ties to the Jewish American community are about to be put to the test, with Israel’s emerging far-right government on a collision course with Jews in the United States

Across vast Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized

Here and there, across the far-flung Muslim and Arab worlds, LGBTQ people see glimmers of progress — but those are rare exceptions

US Supreme Court hears arguments in clash between religion and gay rights law

The US Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared ready to rule that a Christian web designer has a right to refuse to provide services for same-sex marriages in a case the liberal justices said could empower certain businesses to...

Putin signs law expanding LGBT 'propaganda' restrictions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights in the country

Supreme Court taking up clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples

AP PHOTOS: Pageant celebrates transgender life in India

Anilya Boro may not have won the crown at India's Miss Trans NE pageant this year, but having her parents there in support was a validation in its own right. “I must prove to my parents that I can do something as a girl,” said the...

US cancels trip by LGBTQ envoy to Indonesia after objection

The United States has canceled a trip to Indonesia by a special envoy on LGBTQ rights after the country’s most influential Islamic group objected to the visit

Russian journalist responds to lawmakers passing strict anti-LGBTQ+ law

Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar speaks with CNN's Bianna Golodryga about lawmakers passing a strict anti-LGBTQ law that would ban all Russians from promotin...

Russian upper house Duma passes LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill

The upper house of Russia's parliament has unanimously approved a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country

Tokyo court: Lack of law for same-sex union unconstitutional

A court in Tokyo says Japan’s lack of law to protect the rights of same-sex couples to marry and become families violates the constitution

Israel's Likud signs coalition deal with anti-LGBTQ radical

Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a coalition deal with a small ultranationalist faction leader known for homophobic rhetoric and disparaging remarks about non-Orthodox Jews, a sign of the incoming government's hardline...

Russian Duma approves key reading of LGBT 'propaganda' bill

Russian lawmakers have given crucial second-reading approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights in the country

Pakistan reverses course, bans 'Joyland' from cinemas

A Pakistani official says the country's Oscar entry, “Joyland,” is banned from cinemas, despite being previously approved for release

Italy’s new, far-right leader heads to EU HQ to break ice

New Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is coming to Brussels

As Israel's Netanyahu nears victory, trouble may lie ahead

After four inconclusive elections, it looks like the fifth time finally worked for Benjamin Netanyahu

Japan's capital begins same-sex partnership recognition

Japan's capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed

120,000 parade at Taiwan Pride celebration despite rain

Some 120,000 people paraded in the streets of Taipei despite the rainy weather in the city’s 20th annual Pride event celebrating the LGBTQ community Saturday