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South Africa: World's first openly gay Imam shot dead
Cape Town, February 18: Muhsin Hendricks, hailed as the world's first Imam to say that he was gay, was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, according to local police as reported by CNN.
Lady Gaga says 'queer community deserves to be lifted up' after she wins Grammy award
Los Angeles, Feb 3: Actress-singer Lady Gaga took the spotlight after winning the Grammy honour for the best pop duo/group performance and gave a shout out to the “Trans people” during her acceptance speech.
White House issues order banning federal support for child gender transition procedures
Washington, DC, January 29: The White House has issued an executive order prohibiting federal funding, support, or promotion of medical procedures intended to transition a child's sex, citing concerns over their long-term consequences.
2 women allege abuse by alcoholic husbands; leave home, marry each other in UP's Deoria
Gorakhpur, Jan 25: In a shocking incident, two women who had met on Instagram and remained friends for years, left their abusive husbands and got married to each other in Deoria, media reports said on Saturday.
Protesters gather in Washington DC to oppose Trump, raise issues of women's rights, LGBTQ protection
Washington DC, January 19: Thousands gathered in Washington DC to protest the US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. The protesters highlighted concerns over women's rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and protections for marginalised groups.