China's last female Yangtze giant softshell turtle died over the weekend at the Suzhou Zoo. She was the last known female of her species. Only three others are known to exist, one at the Suzhou Zoo … [Read more...] about Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle, Perhaps the Last Female of the Species, Dies in China Zoo Leaving 3 Known Left in the World
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Vietnam, Crying Jordan, Adele Deal, Beauty and the Beast, Gay Priests, Mark Cuban: NEWS
VIETNAM. Obama lifts 50-year embargo on arms sales: "At this stage, both sides have established a level of trust and cooperation, including between our militaries, that is reflective of common … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Crying Jordan, Adele Deal, Beauty and the Beast, Gay Priests, Mark Cuban: NEWS
Vietnam Lifts Ban on Gay Marriage But Fails to Offer Equal Rights to Same-Sex Couples
Vietnam has officially lifted its ban on gay marriage, affording same-sex couples a level of freedom rarely seen in Southeast Asia. Thanks to a new law, Vietnam will no longer be able to prohibit … [Read more...] about Vietnam Lifts Ban on Gay Marriage But Fails to Offer Equal Rights to Same-Sex Couples
Vietnam Passes Landmark Transgender Rights Bill
Vietnam's National Assembly has unanimously passed a law that will allow transgender people to change their gender on official documents. This move will also reportedly make obtaining gender … [Read more...] about Vietnam Passes Landmark Transgender Rights Bill
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiates Gay U.S. Ambassador’s Marriage Vow Renewal: PHOTOS
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aka the Notorious RBG, presided over a ceremony earlier this month that saw U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius renew his marriage vows to his husband, … [Read more...] about Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiates Gay U.S. Ambassador’s Marriage Vow Renewal: PHOTOS
Top 5 Over-the-Top Gay Honeymoon Getaways
Get hitched at City Hall, and save your hard-earned queer money for the honeymoon. Here are ManAboutWorld's top five over-the-top gay honeymoon getaways for same-sex newlyweds. From active to Zen and … [Read more...] about Top 5 Over-the-Top Gay Honeymoon Getaways
Travel Diary: A Vietnamese Man Talks About Gay Life in Saigon
We spent a month traveling in Vietnam in April and May of 2015 and found it to be open-minded and gay-friendly country. We never once had problems booking double rooms and locals were never once … [Read more...] about Travel Diary: A Vietnamese Man Talks About Gay Life in Saigon
Owner of ‘Attitude’ Vietnam Arrested In Connection With Internet Gambling Operation
In addition to owning the Vietnamese edition of Attitude magazine, To Cong Hung is alleged to have run the website operations for 12bet.com, a multimillion-dollar gambling site based in … [Read more...] about Owner of ‘Attitude’ Vietnam Arrested In Connection With Internet Gambling Operation
On Gay Rights, Vietnam is Now More Progressive Than Much of the U.S.
BY PATRICK WINN / GlobalPost The communist government just reversed its ban on same-sex marriage. BANGKOK — US politicians of all stripes are fond of condemning Vietnam’s poor human rights record. As … [Read more...] about On Gay Rights, Vietnam is Now More Progressive Than Much of the U.S.
Vietnam Relaxes Its Stance On Gay Marriage
This past December Ted Osius (pictured below) became the first openly gay U.S. ambassador of Vietnam. Less than a month into his tenure, the Vietnamese government has now repealed its ban on same sex … [Read more...] about Vietnam Relaxes Its Stance On Gay Marriage
