Greek government approves same-sex marriage
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talks with members of the government after the debate on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage that was passed 176-76. Photo…
Bhutto about-turn: Behind the PPP plan to back Pakistan’s new government | Politics News
Islamabad, Pakistan: On January 19, three weeks before Pakistan’s general elections, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, former foreign minister and chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP),…
Venezuela orders suspension of UN rights office, gives staff days to leave | United Nations News
Earlier this week the UN agency expressed ‘deep concern’ over the detention of prominent rights activist, Rocio San Miguel. Venezuela has ordered the local office…
Sadiq Khan on how new Overground line honours LGBTQ+ history
Sadiq Khan is “hoping” that naming one of the London Overground lines Mildmay will encourage people to learn more about the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Mayor…
NT government reduces the amount of water industries can take from flooded rivers
In short: The NT government's new surface water policy means industry can take 5 per cent instead of 20 per cent of wet season flows.The policy has been welcomed…
Experts say billions in US Senate bill would be better spent at home | Business and Economy News
A number of scholars, politicians and advocates have condemned the United States Senate’s passage this week of a foreign funding bill that would provide billions…
Health insurers accused of charging more for top-level hospital cover than price cap set by federal government
In short: A report from consumer group Choice has found health insurers have been significantly increasing prices for premium hospital cover well above a rate approved…
Protest over election delay postponed in Senegal after government ban | Politics News
The 40-group collective behind the march is protesting against ‘constitutional coup’, as alleged by the opposition. A protest march scheduled for Tuesday against Senegalese President…
Pakistan election: Can Imran Khan’s winning candidates form a government? | Elections News
Islamabad, Pakistan — Five days after the elections on February 8, Pakistan is nowhere closer to knowing which parties are going to make its next government…
When Students “Resist” the Arbitrariness of the Indonesian Government
A famous Indonesian poet, Taufiq Ismail, in his poetry “Takut ‘66, Takut ‘98” (“Afraid of ’66, Afraid of ’98”) once stated, Students are afraid of…
Hungarian president resigns after pardoning child sex abuse accomplice | Child Rights
NewsFeedHungary’s President Katalin Novak bowed to public pressure to resign after it was revealed she pardoned the deputy director of a state-run children’s school who…
Who’s going to lead Pakistan’s next government after inconclusive election? | Elections News
Imran Khan-linked independents win most seats after PTI party banned. The results of Pakistan’s general election are inconclusive – with rival former prime ministers, Imran…
Hungary’s President Katalin Novak resigns | Government News
Announcement follows outrage over Novak’s pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case. Hungarian President Katalin Novak has resigned. Novak announced her…
Can Pakistan form a new government on split election results? | Explainer News
Lahore, Pakistan – Two days after Pakistan’s general elections were held, a split mandate has emerged among the big three parties and there is little…
PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end | Elections News
Candidates linked to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party are in the lead in Pakistan’s election, ahead of two dynastic parties believed to…
‘We deserve a government that respects the needs of the trans community’
I’ve answered questions about the intersectionality of disability and queerness, talked about the nuances of the word queer, and engaged in dialogues about religion and…
After nearly 17-year battle over medical marijuana dispensary, Charles Lynch reaches a deal with prosecutors
Charles Lynch waited in federal court Thursday — yet another day in a nearly 17-year battle over his former medical marijuana dispensary — surrounded by…
Government to pay out Youpla/ACBF customers after failed insurer made millions off Centrelink payments
In short: An estimated 13,000 people who lost money to failed funeral insurer Youpla will be covered by a government plan to resolve the issue.The company…
Universal's plans for huge 500-acre theme park in UK gets backed by government
Universal Studios, which has resorts in US, Singapore, China and Japan, is known for rides such as Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers: The Ride 3D…
Opinion: Rein in warrantless spying — before the feds start surveilling Gaza protesters
In the United States, a political leader’s disagreement with the views of a protest movement does not give the government license to investigate those protesters.…