State Dept. mum as equality festival shut down
Yordanka Fandakova is the first woman elected to position
Supporters seek closer ties to EU
Referendum to define marriage in constitution failed in February
Countries struggling to respond to crisis
Gambians face life in prison for ‘aggravated homosexuality’
Landmark ruling described as ‘very positive news’
Mayors in Italy push for recognition of gay marriages performed in other countries
Mother, gay son meet U.S. lawmakers, White House during advocacy trip
Shevchenko protested against country’s ousted president
