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Middle Eastern, North African LGBTQ Youth Report High Risk of Suicide Attempts

The findings are part of a research brief by the Trevor Project.

Some LGBTQ+ World Cup Fans Avoid Qatar Over Ban on Homosexuality

There are some queer soccer fans who have stayed away from this World Cup over concerns of potential persecution in the conservative Middle Eastern country. 

GOP Undercard Debate: U.S. in Danger of Another 9/11

The candidates in the early debate claim President Obama hasn't done enough to fight terrorism, but they also decry Donald Trump's call to keep Muslims from immigrating to the U.S.

Omid Abtahi

In Showtime's second installment of the Sleeper Cell miniseries (premiering December 10), Iranian-American actor Omid Abtahi plays Salim, a closeted gay terrorist.The up-and-comer's already been seen in Running With Scissors and F/X's Over There.

Michael Patrick King: 'Sex' Rehab

Michael Patrick King, writer, director, and producer of Sex and the City 2, lifts the veil on his Middle Eastern-flavored sequel, his TV comeback, and his very own Mr. Big.

Op-ed: Why LGBT People Around the World Need Israel

Israel acts as an example of a pro-LGBT society in a part of the world where sexual and gender minorities are often persecuted.

'La Cage Aux Folles' Heading to the Middle East

Proceeds from the production will benefit LGBT youth.

'Onward' Banned in Middle East Nations Over LGBTQ Character

It's only one line, but it was enough to get the Disney/Pixar movie banned in four countries.

Middle Eastern LGBTQ Activism Produces Progress, Inspiration

There is much yet to be done in the region, but advances in four countries offer reason for hope, says a new report.

Queering Uncle Naseem: Ramy's Radically Problematic Gay Character

The Emmy-nominated show explores a gay Middle Eastern man who is bigoted, violent, and completely human.

Saudi Arabia Just Jailed Another Gay Man

A Saudi man has been given a sentence of three years in prison, plus a hefty fine for posting nude photos of himself on social media.

Lesbian Leads Germany's Resurgent Anti-Immigrant Party

Alice Weidel, who compared Angela Merkel to a "pig," helped lead Alternative Fuer Deutschland to a surprising third-place finish  in the German election.

Little America's Gay Refugee Episode Is Banned in 11 Countries

Writers on the Apple TV Plus series, which told the story of a gay Syrian immigrant, sounded the alarm of the censorship.