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25 April 2006Activist fights for Nigeria’s gay community + A Nigerian human rights activist is standing up for the country's gay community in the face of his government's negative laws on gay rights.With the blessing of the Nigerian Anglican Church and its leader, Archbishop Peter Akinola, the government of Nigeria has tabled in parliament one of the world's most comprehensive and "oppressive piece of anti-gay legislation." -
25 April 2006Suspected homophobic attack in Brazil + Four people were attacked last weekend in a suspected homophobic assault in Brazil where an increasing spate of incidents are being perpetrated by gangs of skinheads.A man was stabbed several times and three others were targeted on a street where several gay bars are located in Rua da Consolacao, Sao Paulo, according to police. -
25 April 2006The trouble with a documentary on gay men 3 PinkNews.co.uk's Adam Smith expresses relief that he didn't tell his mum to watch last night's BBC3 Trouble With... -
25 April 2006Gay love poem to Oscar Wilde among literary treasures donated to university + Rare documents chronicling the rise and fall of Oscar Wilde together with a poem by Wilde's gay lover, Lord Alfred Douglas are among the literary treasures donated to the University of Leeds yesterday by a wealthy New York based couple.The newly acquired treasures include Wilde's lectures notes from his 1882 tour of America, marking his rise to fame in addition to a rare copy of the Oxford University journal The Chameleon that played a part in his fall from grace. -
25 April 2006Elton John’s Vampire musical to see daylight + Sir Elton John's vampire musical will hit the stage tonight.Lestat, a story based on Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, is to open on Broadway this evening written by the gay superstar.Sir Elton, who also wrote hit show, Billy Elliot, has collaborated with Bernie Taupin for this performance at the Palace Theatre in New York following a stint in San Francisco. -
25 April 2006Vatican bans church service for gays 1 The Vatican has banned a service for gay Catholics at a church in Bavaria due to its close proximity to a gay pride festival being held in the area.Josef Heigl, vicar general for the diocese of Augsburg told the Reuters news agency that the Vatican had stopped the service, which has been taking place during the Christopher Street Day gay festival since 1999, to allay fears that it might give the impression that the Catholic Church endorsed gay rights. -
25 April 2006Parents may sue school over gay book 1 A parents' group in Massachusetts is planning to sue a local school for using a book that portrays gay marriage.The Parents Rights Coalition believe the law is being abused and claim their children are being indoctrinated.A statement from the group described the experience of Robin Wirthlin, a mother who complained to the Joseph Estabrook Elementary School after her 7 year old son was provided with the book in class. -
25 April 2006Tim Healy joins Coronation Street to play gay Sean’s dad 1 Comedy actor Tim Healy is set to go from bricklaying in Newcastle to walking the cobbles of Coronation Street.The Auf Wiedersehen Pet star will play gay character, Sean Tully's long lost father in the prime time soap.According to the Sun, they will meet at a funeral, an insider told the paper, "Sean's forced into making contact with his dad and it opens a whole can of worms. -
25 April 2006Homophobic pensioner gets restraining order + A pensioner has been given a restraining order stopping him going within 100 metres of a gay couple.Dennis Scanes, 66, had waged a seven month homophobic hate campaign against Kevin Whitburn and Andrew Brown as well as Mr Whitburn's mother. -
25 April 2006Police investigate homophobic crime reporting fears + Surrey Police has commissioned the support and training charity EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into why residents of Surrey, particularly women, rarely report homophobic incidents to them.EACH will seek the views of Surrey residents and service users, leading to a report that will highlight the relevant issues, make recommendations to assist Surrey Police's understanding of homophobia and contribute to subsequent police practice. -
25 April 2006Film to raise awareness of Crystal Meth dangers to gay community 5 Tweakers, a film about the crystal-meth epidemic and the lives it destroys, has gained official support by the West Hollywood City Council, after a motion introduced by Councilmember John Duran was unanimously approved."Projects like 'Tweakers' are very important because they deliver a warning message to those who are thinking about using this drug and to those who are already addicted to it in a way that is direct yet not confrontational," said Mr Duran, who himself is in recovery. -
25 April 2006Homophobic “Crips” attacker sentenced + A New York man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after a homophobic attack which left his victim in a coma and now needing a cane to walk.Steven Pomie, 23, was found guilty of first degree assault on Dwan Prince, 28, who was beaten so badly that his whole left side is paralysed and he cannot remember the attack.
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25 April 2006Gay group supports campaign to clear homophobic preacher + A campaign by the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland to clear the name of the late anti gay preacher, Harry Hammond, has been backed by gay groups.Mr Hammond was arrested and fined for public order offences in 2002 after holding signs up in Bournemouth which said "Stop Immorality, Stop Homosexuality, Stop Lesbianism," he then died in 2003. -
25 April 2006Sir Elton tells George Michael to swallow his pride + Sir Elton John has warned George Michael that his pride will kill him if he does not get help.He reacted to claims from the former Wham lead singer on the Parkinson show that he was the cause of his problems.The gay star was appearing on US talk show, Ellen, he said: "They always know that I will be there to help them.
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25 April 2006Sentence delay for gay reality show winner + Sentencing has been delayed for the openly gay winner of Survivor's first season, who was found guilty in January of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million winnings and other income.Richard Hatch, 45, who graced the cover of The Advocate and became something of a gay icon following his first season win, was expected to be sentenced this month.
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Liberace’s ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson1
Brazil: Lawmakers approve bill which would remove ban on ‘gay cure’ therapy2
Cher to perform at New York Pride’s Dance on the Pier party1
Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong14
UK: Injunction halts deportation order of lesbian asylum seeker with just hours to spare5
US: Attorney representing lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl to step down10
Comment: What does Pride stand for in 2013?16
Study: Most US gay people find the majority of religious organisations to be ‘unfriendly’3
Cindy McCain: By next presidential election, both US parties will support equal marriage8
Gay former police officer accuses the Met of ‘institutional racism and homophobia’4
- Liberace's ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson1
Gay dating website for 'homosensible' Catholic priests being run out of the Vatican18- Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong14
- Brazil: Lawmakers approve bill which would remove ban on 'gay cure' therapy 2
- US: Attorney representing lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl to step down10
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television67- Cindy McCain: By next presidential election, both US parties will support equal marriage8
Labour MSP Elaine Smith: 'I'm against equal marriage but don't call me homophobic'60- Gay former police officer accuses the Met of 'institutional racism and homophobia'4
- UK: Injunction halts deportation order of lesbian asylum seeker with just hours to spare5
New 'Gay Marriage No Thanks' group launches with 'ten good reasons' to oppose equal marriage86
Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual84
Archbishop of York: Would the Church of England rather bless 'sheep and trees' than gay couples?83
Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages'69-
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television67
Maria Miller tables Public Order Act amendment protecting critics of equal marriage66
Lib Dems' Baroness Williams to support anti-equal marriage 'union' amendment63
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill62
Lord Hylton tables new wrecking amendment for the equal marriage bill61
Lord Dear proposes new amendment to equal marriage bill concerning 'traditional marriage'60
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