President Emamali Rahmon, who has been in power since 1992, had earlier described the Islamic hijab as a problem for society.

Giroud, who joined LAFC from AC Milan last July, is still seeking his first regular-season goal after LAFC’s 1-0 win over Minnesota United FC.

The event center at the Marriott at Waterfront Place turned into a jungle Saturday evening. A life-size elephant sculpture greeting the people entering the lobby — men in tuxedos, women in shimmery ...