McConnell, Cruz say justices should adhere to principles of judicial restraint, federalism
Advocates have greeted Muhammadu Buhari's defeat of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan with cautious optimism
Transgender woman denied procedure by officials despite recommendation from doctors
Jamyra Gallmon allegedly posed as man, targeted David Messerschmitt for robbery
Legislation moves quickly after calls for redrafts of discriminatory measures
Among Senate Republicans, Mark Kirk alone in speaking out against controversial measure
Proposal does not include explicit LGBT non-discrimination protections
Republican governor describes gay lawmaker's letter as 'political grandstanding'
New development coordinator also planning Pride
Prime minister celebrated measure’s unanimous passage with advocates