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Middle East's biggest LGBT pride parade draws 200,000More than 200,000 people gathered in Tel Aviv for the region's largest gay pride parade. Despite growing acceptance of LGBT rights, Israel lags behind the United States in legalizing certain civil rights for the LGBT community.
Why is Canada thinking of changing its national anthem?The Canadian parliament is on track to changing its national anthem to be more gender neutral, a move that doesn't sit well with some Canucks.
Guaranteed basic income? Why Switzerland said 'No thanks'A majority of Swiss voters rejected a basic income initiative Sunday, which would have provided a monthly income of 2,500 Swiss francs ($2,563) of all citizens, regardless of employment.
Is Tiananmen still relevant? Why Hong Kong’s generations disagreeThis June 4, the 'Umbrella' generation of Hong Kongers grapple with what the Tiananmen Square protest means to them.
Sex abuse cases: Pope vows to bring down the hammer on negligent bishopsThe Roman Catholic Church issued a new law that could remove bishops from their jobs if they do not follow through on allegations of sexual abuse.
France wants a conference on Israel-Palestine, without Israel or Palestine presentAnother round of peace talks for the Middle East have begun, this time for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but without the involvement of the two key players.
In Paris, the Louvre closes as the Seine risesReporters on the Job: Our correspondent gauges the impact of Paris's record rains on runners, tourists, and museum-goers.
Is Saudi Arabia funding Uber to keep women from driving?Uber announced Wednesday it had received a $3.5 billion dollar investment from Saudi Arabia, a country where women are prohibited from driving.
Germany recognizes Armenian genocide, angering TurkeyThe German Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution recognizing the killings of more than 1 million Armenians by the Ottoman Turks during World War I as a genocide, escalating tensions between Germany and Turkey.
How Yao Ming appeased the Chinese appetite for shark fin soupFormer NBA star Yao Ming has helped curb the consumption of shark fin soup in China, simply by telling the Chinese public how it's made.
Trump will visit Britain during Brexit debate. How will Brits react?The Trump Organization said the timing of the visit is a coincidence, and that Trump is visiting to celebrate the official opening of his Scottish golf resort.
In the world's fastest-growing economy, more than 18 million slavesIndia ranks at the top of a global slavery index, with over 18 million enslaved or bonded adults and children. Activists blame rampant poverty, corruption, and trafficking, and look for solutions in economic reform and law enforcement.
If Britain exits the EU, what happens to its immigrants?With just over three weeks remaining before the vote, members of Britain's 'Out' campaign have proposed an Australian-style, points-based immigration system for European Union citizens.
Car bombing by Al Qaeda affiliate in Somalia kills at least tenAl Shabaab, an Al Qaeda affiliate that aims to overthrow the government of Somalia, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- A Venezuelan opposition leader is back, with a plan to remove the president
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles, whose national popularity has fluctuated over the past decade, is building momentum as he pushes for a referendum to remove President Nicolas Maduro.
Will China's artificial islands damage the South China Sea?As part of its military expansion, China has been constructing artificial islands over existing reef structures within the resource-rich South China Sea.
Vegan cafe in Tbilisi gets attacked by meat-throwing mobPatrons at the Kiwi Cafe in Tbilisi, Georgia, were the target of sausage-bearing, right-wing extremists.
Can better access to water aid women's rights in Africa?Improving water accessibility – and fixing the gender imbalance connected with water collection – could improve the education and productivity of women and girls in 24 sub-Saharan African countries.
World's longest rail tunnel opens in Switzerland, boosting EU transit and tiesIn a tense time of heightened nationalism and fortified borders in the European Union, its leaders are coming together to celebrate Switzerland's new Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Following migrant shipwrecks, Paris will build first official campParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the camp, which will open in the next four to six weeks, will be located to the north of Paris.
