
EU survey reveals many gays live in fear
Across Europe, gay couples are scared of publicly engaging in even the most basic expression of their affection: Holding hands. Released Friday, the ...

Soldier says she faced harassment over Muslim name
Sgt. 1st Class Naida Hosan is not a Muslim — she's a Catholic. But her name sounded Islamic to fellow U.S. soldiers in Iraq, and they would taunt her, ...
FIFA proposes tougher sanctions on discrimination
Teams face being thrown out of competitions or even relegated if their players, officials or fans are found guilty of racism or discrimination under ...

Fascism row engulfs Di Canio, new club Sunderland
Can someone who has admitted to supporting fascism manage a Premier League team? That question has engulfed English football since Paolo Di Canio was ...
Di Canio defends himself against racism claim
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio and his employers strongly rebutted suggestions he is racist after a club executive quit in protest at the Italian's ...

UN joins football leaders to rid sport of racism
The ugly side of the beautiful game was exposed Thursday as the U.N.'s top human rights official joined football officials and players in calling for ...

Boateng testifies in Pro Patria fans' racism trial
Kevin-Prince Boateng and AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri are among those testifying in the racism trial against six fans of lower division club ...

Pope Benedict XVI considered a friend in Israel
When Joseph Ratzinger became pope in 2005, many in Israel wondered whether the German-born Cardinal with the Nazi past would prove a worthy successor ...

Germany: Sexism debate prompts surge in complaints
Online outrage over a German politician's alleged sexist remarks has led to a surge in women seeking advice about sexual harassment in the workplace, ...

Court: BA discriminated against Christian staffer
Religious freedom is a right but not an absolute one, Europe's top court said Tuesday, ruling that British Airways discriminated against a devoutly ...
Federal contract employees get whistle-blower aid
Millions of people who work for federal contractors or grant recipients will have new legal whistle-blower protections under legislation sent to ...
Trim gender gap to boost economies, OECD says
Governments looking to boost growth should focus on further narrowing the "gender gap" that continues to hold women back in education, employment and ...

English to tackle racism with 'cultural lessons'
All professional footballers and managers in England and newcomers from abroad will have "cultural lessons" regarding discrimination as part of ...