Rainbow raids: Egypt launches its widest anti-gay crackdown yet
Police records show officers create false dating profiles and set up dates only to arrest the men who show up.
Fri Oct 06 2017
They lived as a gay couple for 20 years. The worst indignity came in death, lawsuit says
The funeral home that had been prearranged to pick up and cremate Huskey's body refused at the last minute, telling the nursing home that they don't "deal with their kind."
Wed May 03 2017
Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi gig over anti-gay law
The 56-year-old rocker was scheduled to perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on April 14.
Mon Apr 11 2016
Netizens brush off #HomophobicMalaya campaign
An anti-gay social media campaign received lukewarm response on Twitter, with many calling it as ridiculous.
Sun Nov 23 2014
World Bank holds up Uganda loan over anti-gay law
The World Bank stalled a $90 million loan planned to help Uganda strengthen its health care system on Thursday after the country put in place a harsh anti-gay law.
Fri Feb 28 2014
US governor vetoes controversial anti-gay bill
The governor of the US state of Arizona vetoed a controversial bill that would have let businesses refuse to serve gays and lesbians for religious reasons.
Thu Feb 27 2014
Russian parliament to debate taking children from gay parents
Russian lawmakers will in February debate a bill that could see homosexual couples lose custody of their children, parliamentary documents showed Wednesday.
Wed Oct 09 2013
Fifty arrested ahead of Paris anti-gay marriage rally
Police arrested 50 opponents of gay marriage, ahead of Sunday's protest which is expected to attract 200,000 people at Champs-Elysees, Paris.
Sun May 26 2013
Amnesty lashes 'unacceptable' head of Brazil rights panel
Amnesty International on Tuesday criticised the appointment of an evangelical pastor accused of racism and homophobia.
Tue Mar 26 2013
Russia prepares to advance 'anti-gay' bill
Russia's parliament was expected Friday to give initial backing to a bill banning homosexual "propaganda" among minors that could lead to gays being fined for demonstrating or kissing in public.
Fri Jan 25 2013
Malaysia to address South China Sea issues As ASEAN Chair next year
Malaysia is committed to resolving disputes in the South China Sea constructively through diplomatic channels and appropriate forums.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Malaysia, Russia to strengthen ties, focusing on digitalisation, energy, trade opportunities via ASEAN, BRICS
Alexander Stuglev says Russia could offer Malaysia cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, software development and telecommunications.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, civilians head back to south Lebanon
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024