Owner denies homophobia, says they have a 'no making out policy,' no matter who is doing the kissing

Suspect held for discarding flowers laid at spot where Shira Banki was stabbed by an ultra-Orthodox extremist Jew; activist says is an example of 'ugly and cowardly hatred'

At least 17 people arrested; some 2,500 police deployed to secure event; crowd smaller than in years past

Hundreds participate in Tel Aviv event campaigning for same-sex marriage in Israel; city's annual pride parade set for June 14

Marking confrontational pivot point in the gay rights movement which saw police violence, museums and nonprofits join consortium to commemorate the event through art and education

Progressive rabbi says he will ordain Daniel Atwood, previously rejected by New York yeshiva, saying he can aid LGBTQ Orthodox community

Government had denied status to two-year-old after DNA test showed his father was Israeli, despite granting it to his twin brother, fathered by an American

After their prized 17th-century portrait is revealed to have been stolen from Poland's National Museum, Los Angles same-sex couple turns setback into equality campaign