Published by Kyodo NewsA Japanese court on Wednesday dismissed damages sought by same-sex couples who claimed the government's ban on same-sex … [Read more...] about Japan court dismisses damages suit by same-sex couples
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‘It’s complicated’: Mixed emotions for fans as Iran and US meet
Published by AFPFor Iranian fans watching the US-Iran game in the United States, there were mixed emotionsLos Angeles (AFP) - It was -- mostly -- … [Read more...] about ‘It’s complicated’: Mixed emotions for fans as Iran and US meet
In Turkey, social media platforms become complicit in censoring media and freedom of speech
Published by Global VoicesImage courtesy Giovana Fleck Metin Cihan is a Turkish journalist who has long been engaged in exposing corruption among … [Read more...] about In Turkey, social media platforms become complicit in censoring media and freedom of speech
Virgin crew on flight with England team won’t wear LGBT-friendly uniform due to Qatar’s strict rules
Published by City AMBy Jack Mendel The Virgin Atlantic flight taking England’s team to Qatar is called ‘Rain Bow’ – but its staff won’t be able to … [Read more...] about Virgin crew on flight with England team won’t wear LGBT-friendly uniform due to Qatar’s strict rules
CIA boss talks nuclear weapons and prisoners with Putin’s spy chief
Published by ReutersBy Guy Faulconbridge and Humeyra Pamuk LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns was … [Read more...] about CIA boss talks nuclear weapons and prisoners with Putin’s spy chief
Dua Lipa refuses to perform at Qatar World Cup
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishDua Lipa will not be performing at the Qatar World Cup. The decision to host the football tournament in the Gulf … [Read more...] about Dua Lipa refuses to perform at Qatar World Cup
Iranian exile who got stuck for years in French airport dies
Published by AFPMehran Karimi Nasseri, pictured at Charles de Gaulle airport in 2004Bobigny (France) (AFP) - An Iranian who got stuck for 18 years in … [Read more...] about Iranian exile who got stuck for years in French airport dies
Vladimir Putin’s Former KGB Mentor DIES Of Mysterious Illness After Criticizing Embattled Russian Leader
Published by Radar OnlineMegaVladimir Putin’s former KGB mentor-turned-critic has reportedly died of a “mysterious” and “serious” illness after … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin’s Former KGB Mentor DIES Of Mysterious Illness After Criticizing Embattled Russian Leader
Zelensky on victory in Kherson: ‘Today is a historic day’
Published by DPAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holds a joint press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured. … [Read more...] about Zelensky on victory in Kherson: ‘Today is a historic day’
Gareth Southgate: England will speak up about human rights at World Cup
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishGareth Southgate says England will not be afraid to talk about human rights concerns at the World Cup. FIFA has … [Read more...] about Gareth Southgate: England will speak up about human rights at World Cup