U.S. has sharply criticized Assad
Accord specifically acknowledges conflict’s LGBT victims
Mortgage rates likely to fall to historic lows
Activist took part in peace talks in Cuba
More than 160,000 U.S. citizens visited island in 2015
Police ushered participants onto buses to protect them
Career diplomat discusses anti-trans violence, U.S. election
Declaration does not include LGBT Syrians, Iraqis
Meeting took place in London on Nov. 30
Belen Jesuit in Miami cites church teachings
