Same-sex marriage became legal nationwide in the Netherlands (2001), Belgium (2003), Spain (2005), Canada (2005), South Africa (2006), Norway (2009), Sweden (2009), Portugal (2010), Iceland (2010), Argentina (2010), Denmark (2012), Brazil (2013), France (2013), Uruguay (2013), New Zealand (2013), th...

Despite ramped-up security efforts in anticipation of the 2014 Winter Olympics, concerns persist over terrorist threats facing the games. CFR Distinguished Visiting Fellow Raymond W. Kelly highlights three things to know about the threats and response preparedness in Sochi:
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Same-sex marriage became legal nationwide in the Netherlands (2001), Belgium (2003), Spain (2005), Canada (2005), South Africa (2006), Norway (2009), Sweden (2009), Portugal (2010), Iceland (2010), Argentina (2010), Denmark (2012), Brazil (2013), France (2013), Uruguay (2013), New Zealand (2013), th...

Yom Ha'atzmaut (Hebrew: יום העצמאות‎ Yōm hā-ʿAṣmāʾūṯ lit. "Independence Day") is the national day of Israel, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948. It is celebrated on 5th of Iyar according to the Hebrew calendar. Yom Ha'atzmaut is preceded by Yom Hazikaron, the Israeli Fal

Nicholas Kristof shares the story of an immigrants who, at age 16, immigrated to the United States. Years later, his country of origin was put on a list of enemies of the US.

Music video by Beyoncé performing I Was Here in support of the world's humanitarian day on August 19, 2012 sponsored by the United Nations.

As well as releasing the Red Nose Day single, One Direction are fundraising by doing something funny for money...and they want you to join them!

A federal judge struck down Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriages. However, the same judge issued a stay putting same-sex weddings on hold until the decision can be appealed.

Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher describes why it's important for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to preserve the evidence of the Holocaust to teach future generations.

AHF celebrated International Condom Day (ICD)—a February 13th holiday observed in conjunction with Valentine’s Day—by promoting prevention of STDs and unwanted pregnancies through free condom distribution and safer sex awareness events in 31 countries around the world, including the United States.