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11 October 2006Yobs jailed for Elton John fan attack 6 Two men who beat up an Elton John fan have been jailed.Henry Peters, 31, and Neil Wattley, 30, had hurled homophobic jibes at Graham Brydon as he walked home in a souvenir T-shirt after a concert by the singer.The pair attacked uncle and nephew Graham and John Brydon shouting "Elton John is f***ing gay" after Peters had spotted the official concert T-shirt Graham Brydon was wearing. -
11 October 2006Gay ex-hostage promoting peace 1 Gay peace activist James Loney is looking to turn the experience of being held hostage in Iraq into a campaign to help promote peace between religions and confront extremism.Mr Loney's abduction by Iraqi militias between November 2005 and March 2006 became the focus of international media attention, his partner and family kept his homosexuality a secret in fear that his captors would execute him. -
11 October 2006Stonewall helps small business promote gay equality + Gay charity Stonewall has launched its first guide advising Britain's four million small businesses how to become more gay-friendly.Gay People, Your Business is designed to be read in 15 minutes for companies who may not understand or have the time to translate legal and business jargon. -
11 October 2006Gay actor branded a “pervert” + Hollywood studios branded Rupert Everett a pervert when he came out, the gay actor has revealed.The British star came out in 1992, making him one of the first openly gay Hollywood actors, but he says his sexuality held him back from getting big parts. -
11 October 2006Americans becoming more supportive of gay issues + Two new studies released today to mark National Coming Out Day show that more Americans know someone who is gay and, as a result, are more supportive of LGBT issues."As we continue to introduce our lives and relationships to Americans, more are responding in a positive way and being increasingly supportive of full equality under the law," said Human Rights Campaign president Joe Solmonese. -
11 October 2006Elton John becomes Disney Legend + Gay star Sir Elton John has been named as a Disney Legend.This is no Mickey Mouse award for the singer, it recognises his leadership in the music industry and contribution to the Disney brand.He co-wrote the soundtrack to classic Disney movie The Lion King with Tim Rice, and has sold over 200 million records worldwide. -
11 October 2006Monument against homophobia in Sitges + Gay campaigners in Sitges, Spain, have welcomed a new monument against homophobia.The 4ft pink triangle overlooks the sea from the fourth pier of the popular Catalan gay resort.Politicians erected the structure as a symbol of its stance against homophobia. -
11 October 2006Clinton backs gay partner benefits 3 New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton looks set to mend her topsy-turvy relationship with the gay community after backing same sex partner rights to insurance benefits.Mrs Clinton, who has previously been criticised for opposing same sex marriage, has put her name down as a sponsor for a bill brought forward by Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman. -
12 October 2006Gay vote vital for Congress 3 Gay voters will have a huge impact on the outcome of next month's Congressional elections after research has revealed that the lesbian, gay and bisexual electorate is above the national average in closely fought states.The Williams Institute for Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy released a report on gay demographics today discovering a 30 percent increase in the number of same sex couples in the US over the last five years. -
12 October 2006AIDS charity seeks Boy George refund 8 An HIV/AIDS organisation in Florida is filing a lawsuit against performer Boy George and his booking agency for deposit monies that were never returned after his cocaine arrest.Care Resource signed a contract on June 6, 2005 with booking agency Red Parrot for Boy George to be the celebrity guest DJ at Vizcaya Mansion, Museum and Gardens on Saturday November 26 2005 as part of White Party Week Miami, one of the world's largest yearly HIV/AIDS fundraisers. -
12 October 2006Conman in hiding after gay slurs 1 Australian conman Peter Foster is reported to be on the run in Fiji over alleged gay slurs.Mr Foster, who sparked controversy in 2002 over his involvement with Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie's purchase of two flats in Bristol, caused a media frenzy in Fiji after starting rumours that a hotel was being opened offering rent boys. -
12 October 2006Killer sentenced to life for gay murder 2 A homophobic killer has been jailed for life after hacking a gay man to death with a meat cleaver.Clive Wood was found guilty by Stafford Crown Court of murder yesterday.Wood met his victim Francis Ryan at his flat in July last year and hit him round the head with a meat cleaver around 30 times, the jury heard. -
12 October 2006“Sexual terrorist” joins Gaydar Radio 2 Big Brother 7 contestant Richard Newman is this week joining Internet and digital radio station GaydarRadio as co-presenter on the Saturday morning show.Richard, 33, who calls himself a "sexual terrorist," will team up with Julian Bennett for three hours of chat, fun, gossip and music from 10.00am - 1pm. -
12 October 2006Foster’s con is bad news for Fijian gays and lesbians 1 Andrew M.
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12 October 2006UN criticises Cameroon’s anti-gay policies + The United Nations has criticised Cameroonian authorities for detaining 11 men on their basis of their presumed sexuality.The men were arrested at a bar frequented by gays and lesbians in Yaoundé, Cameroon last June and sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after being found guilty "sodomy." -
12 October 2006Disney characters taking the Mickey 3 Disney bosses are reported to be outraged after a video showing characters pretending to be having an orgy was circulated on the internet.The footage featuring Goofy simulating intimate clinches with the Chipmunks and Mickey Mouse getting intimate with the Snowman, was taken at Disneyland Paris and would definitely not be suitable for kids. -
12 October 2006Irish Greens back gay marriage + Ireland does not currently even have any laws regarding same sex unions, but the country's Green Party has today vowed to introduce total equality between the gay and straight community by promising same-sex marriage, civil partnerships for both same-sex and heterosexual couples, and legal rights for couples who live together.The Party believes legislative changes are necessary to ensure equality for all, to offer protection for the contemporary family and to provide a legal framework in areas including taxation, inheritance and maintenance. -
12 October 2006Norway host gay animals 2 There is a big gay buzz around Norway at the moment after the country's capital opened the world's first museum exhibition on gay animals today.The display, entitled Against Nature, at the Oslo Natural History Museum, documents homosexual behaviour amongst over a thousand members of the animal kingdom from beetles to whales. -
12 October 2006Boy George slates Culture Club replacement 1 Gay singer Boy George has described his Culture Club replacement as "terrible" and "dreadful."Culture Club have recently reformed with a new lead singer Sam Butcher for a UK tour starting in December.But Boy George, who led the group to international fame with disco hits such as Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me in the 1980s, said Butcher has no right to sing his songs which were about personal issues. -
12 October 2006Gay banker appeals HSBC judgement 4 A gay former senior banker has won the right to appeal an employment tribunal judgement that he was not sacked by HSBC because of his sexuality.Peter Lewis, who earned in the region of 1 million a year, was seeking 5 million in damages from the bank last June in what was seen as one of the biggest gay discrimination cases in the UK.
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Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy29
UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway4
Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march9
Birmingham Pride kicks off with Peter Tatchell leading Equal Love carnival+
Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor’s office4
Obama praises Boy Scouts’ progress but wants gay leaders too7
Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer11
Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts36
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’8
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card142- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer11
- Labour MP Diana Johnson: It's now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy 29
- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts36
- Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march9
- Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor's office4
- UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway4
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights56- Obama praises Boy Scouts' progress but wants gay leaders too7
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians48
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UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card142
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
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'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
Sir Gerald Howarth: 'I should have used 'militant' rather than 'aggressive' to describe homosexuals66
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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