South Carolina governor tapped to become U.N. ambassador
Russia dominated secretary of state nominee’s confirmation hearing
Advocates laud outgoing U.N. ambassador as ‘powerful ally’
Supportive policies began with 2011 presidential memorandum
Island would become first Asian country to allow gay nuptials
Nelson Gandulla DÃaz pulled out of immigration airport line
State Dept. employees fired for ‘alleged homosexuality’
Global Equality Fund launched in 2011
Council member calls treatment ‘extremely harmful’
Yahya Jammeh has rejected Dec. 1 election results
