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Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law

The East African country enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023, defying pressure from Western governments as well as local and international rights groups.

File photo: Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023.
Former hostage Emily Damari and her girlfriend, social media influencer Danielle Amit.

Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas

Burned flag found in home of 16-year-old from Bnei Brak.

Police arrest 16-year-old from Bnei Brak suspected of setting fire to Pride flag in Tel Aviv

  Conservative Judaism has been trying to chart a middle path between Jewish tradition and acceptance of the reality of interfaith families.

Conservative Judaism’s new line on intermarriage is a great start. What comes next is key - opinion


Iranian cleric compares gay marriage to bestiality

The Times reported Struan Stevenson, a former Conservative MEP and coordinator of the Campaign for Iran Change, sounded alarm bells about the event.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

Iran, Qatar, KSA, West Bank, Gaza among most dangerous for LGBTQ tourists

Asher & Lyric report says the 10 most dangerous nations for LGBT tourists in order of security risk are: Nigeria, Qatar, Yemen, Saudi Arabia,Tanzania, Iran, Sudan, Barbados, Malaysia and Malawi.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

Israeli gay couple asked by ministry: 'Which of you is the mother?'

This is not the first time the couple has encountered such issues, but on prior occasions there was no insistence on the matter.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

Malaysia sentences five men to jail, caning and fines for gay sex

A mosque is silhouetted against city buildings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 27, 2016.

Former LGBTs 'repent on behalf of nation for sin of homosexuality'

The "formers" are lobbying against two House bills: H.R. 5, the Equality Act - and H.R. 3570, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act.

LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

PA police arrest, harass members of LGTBQ community

Members of the Palestinian LGBTQ community have in recent weeks been violently targeted and harassed by PA officers.

Palestinian Authority police prevent an end-of Ramadan prayer service by supporter of the Hizb-ut Tahrir in Hebron, June 4, 201

Saudi gov’t arrests gay man for wearing leopard shorts at beach

“The police [have changed] my charges to electronic crimes, taking photos of nudity,” Suhail al-Jameel tweeted.

The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, is seen during the first Gay Pride parade in Skopje, North Macedonia June 29, 2019

Iran charges famous Kurdish singer with being gay, faces execution

"Well known Iranian Kurdish singer, Mohsen Lorestani was charged with ‘corruption on earth’ by a court in Tehran for posting ‘immoral’ content on social media."

Mohsen Lorestani

Russian man sues Apple, claiming his iPhone turned him gay

After downloading an app to his iPhone, the Russian sued Apple for his alleged life style change.

Apple's iPhone 6 (R) and iPhone 6 Plus.

Jewish same-sex couple sues State Dept after infant daughter denied citizenship

“We are her parents as much as your children are yours. And to have that questioned is unsettling.”

Gay couple celebrates pride [illustrative]