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8 September 2006Germany asks gays to tolerate the Pope 4 Germany's gay community has been urged to show "tolerance" to the Pope as he begins a tour of his country of birth tomorrow.Pope Benedict XVI, referred to as Papa Ratzi in Germany, begins a six day tour of his native Bavaria on Saturday where he will visit the state capital of Munich and the village of Marktl am Inn where he was born in 1927. -
8 September 2006Rights organisations condemn outing of gays 3 Human rights activists have criticised a newspaper in Uganda for publishing a list of men they claim are gay. -
8 September 2006Phillips must ‘prove himself’ in gay equality role + PinkNews.co.uk ExclusiveCampaigners have immediately called on Trevor Phillips to prove himself to the gay community after he was officially appointed as the leader of the new equality and human rights body this morning.Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, today announced the appointment of Mr Phillips as the Chair of the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR). -
8 September 2006US synagogues preparing for gay rabbis 3 US synagogues are preparing for a policy shift of biblical proportions after a Conservative Jewish leader this week accepted that the movement may lift its ban on openly gay rabbis.Rabbi Jerome Epstein, executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, is reported to be visiting synagogues to sound out opinions on ordaining openly gay clergy. -
8 September 2006Gay stories from around the world + What's hot on the web? PinkNews.co.uk brings you a little taster of some of the gay-related news items on the net today. -
8 September 2006Latvia avoids gay media ban 2 Latvia's gay community has narrowly avoided a law which would have banned all mention of homosexuality in the mass media.The Latvian Parliament yesterday rejected a bill proposed by the Latvia First Party aiming to protect the "family institution."A party statement said the law should ensure the media do "not weaken the role of the family institution, do not split society, and do not create a misconception about a group of individuals claiming special treatment due to their beliefs." -
8 September 2006Interview: Stonewall’s Diversity Champion + The news that Manchester City have become the first Premiership football club to sign up for Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme is another coup for the UK's premier gay rights organisation.Tony Grew spoke to Stonewall's director of workplace programmes about football, life in the Royal Navy and the smart multi-national companies who understand that workers who can be open about their sexuality are more productive. -
8 September 2006Gay Christians granted approval 1 The controversial divide between religion and sexuality may shrink, but certainly not the dreams of students who have launched a major campaign supporting gay Christian youth and young adults in Canada.The Student Christian Movement of Canada (SCM), a national ecumenical network of campus groups, is launching a "Queer and Christian Without Contradiction" campaign after winning a major grant this summer. -
8 September 2006Pope calls gay rights an “ephemeral social trend” 6 On the eve of his homecoming visit to Germany, Pope Benedict XVI has launched a full-frontal attack on the rights of gay people.Speaking to a delegation of visiting Canadian bishops, Benedict once again showed his determination to interfere in the secular political process.The Pope castigated the Canadian government for legalising gay marriage and abortion, saying that they are ignoring the "Creator's divine plan." -
8 September 2006Gay bar criticises hate crime response 1 A publican has criticised local police for not doing enough to stop hate crime in Northampton.Matt Morris, landlord for the Boston Clipper gay bar, is arranging a memorial event for a customer who was murdered last July after leaving the venue.Michael Fardon was found 200 yards from the venue behind a dumpster with broken ribs and head and facial injuries, his family were unaware that the 45 year old was gay. -
8 September 2006Thug gets four years for glassing gay man + Colin Black and his boyfriend Paul were enjoying a Boxing Day drink with family members in the City Arms pub in Saltney, Cheshire.The couple were excited - they had planned to have a civil partnership ceremony a few days after Christmas.As Black returned from the toilet, he was verbally abused.
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage: I won’t expel members who call gay sex ‘disgusting’+
Gay Tory MP Stuart Andrew slams Sir Gerald Howarth over his ‘aggressive homosexuality community’ jibe5
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote37
Yvette Cooper: ‘Let us be loud and proud, celebrate, not discriminate, and pass equal marriage’1
US: Same-sex sponsorship amendment withdrawn from broad immigration bill9
Nick Clegg: Tories need to stop fighting over equal marriage and ‘get back to governing’4
Diane Abbott: ‘Momentous’ equal marriage bill will improve the lives of so many6
MPs who voted against the third reading of the equal marriage bill38
Maria Miller: The time for equal marriage has finally come11
Angela Eagle: I am so proud that the Commons passed the equal marriage bill in its third reading12
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins47- David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote37
- MPs who voted against the third reading of the equal marriage bill 38
MPs pass same-sex marriage bill in final third reading51
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage 84
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault139
London: Gay sauna denies hosting 'bareback' sex parties 28
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: 'Marriage should be between one man and one woman'56
Amendments to equal marriage bill on transgender rights withdrawn at request of Equality Minister15- US: Same-sex sponsorship amendment withdrawn from broad immigration bill9
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London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault139
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'94-
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage84
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill64
Lib Dem MP Sarah Teather tells Catholic newspaper 'I never went into politics to tackle equal marriage'59
Tory MP David Burrowes: 'I'm not anti-gay; I'm just pro-marriage'57-
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: 'Marriage should be between one man and one woman'56
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