Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty, accepting the Hamas rule of Gaza as a part of the new state. The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty Wednesday, drawing criticism from Jerusalem. The treaty, which was finalized Wednesday but still has to be signed, makes clear that the Holy… Read More The Pope recognizes the Hamas

Claiming it will increase road safety, the cty of Vienna has got “gay traffic lights”. Gay-themed traffic lights are getting Vienna into the mood for the annual Eurovision Song Contest, one of the world’s most popular kitsch cultural events which this year is being hosted by the Austrian capital. Dozens of traffic lights in central… Read More Gay traffic lights in Vienna