Kerry Calls on Bangladesh to Arrest Gay-Activists' Killers

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has called on Bangladesh to track down those responsible for the murder of a gay-rights activist who also worked for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Kerry telephoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday night to discuss the killing this week of USAID worker Xulhaz Mannan and his friend, Tanay Majumder, an actor. The Bangladeshi branch of al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for the murders, saying the victims were targeted...

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