England shortens its deferral period; Switzerland holds firm
Zachary Burgess says singing with classical group is a joy
Chancellor Angela Merkel voted against measure
Militants behind 2014 attack later pledged allegiance to ISIS
U.S. ban is ‘pure transphobic discrimination’
Reports suggest administration to tap foreign policy expert to post
Law to take effect as early as Oct. 1
It remains unclear whether anti-gay Chechnya crackdown discussed
Vote took place after Angela Merkel changed position
Manuela Carmena spoke to more than 1,000 people at reception
