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4 May 2007Small victory for Pride event in Moldova + Around 20 activists attempted to march for gay rights in the Moldovan capital Chisinau last week.People threw eggs at the gay Pride marchers, and the police stopped them from laying flowers at the Monument to the Victims of Repression.A government committee had banned the march on the grounds that it could pose a public disorder threat. -
4 May 2007BNP vote in Wales nears 10% 10 The British National Party has polled nearly 10% in parts of Wales.The latest results show the party on 9.4% in Wrexham and 7.1% in both Alyn and Deeside and in Clwyd South. -
4 May 2007Tories claim victory in elections + The Conservative Party say they are on course to win the next general election as the results from last night's council elections in England and Scotland and elections for the Welsh Assembly and Scottish Parliament continue to come in.Eric Pickles, the party's vice-chairman, said: "We've got 41% of the vote. -
4 May 2007Homophobic posters cause outrage in Switzerland 2 A Swiss right-wing political party has agreed to either change or remove advertising posters which call gay couples infertile.The Swiss People's Party (UDC) is campaigning against a proposal to extend tax benefits to same-sex partners.The party's general secretary added to the controversy by telling Leman Bleu TV that gay people contribute nothing to society because they do not have children. -
4 May 2007MEPs welcome Pride ban ruling + Yesterday's ruling that the ban on Warsaw Gay Pride 2005 violated the European Charter of Human Rights has been welcomed by MEPs.The European Court of Human Rights agreed that freedom of association and assembly, prohibition of discrimination and the right to an effective remedy had been denied, all of which are guaranteed in the convention.The judges of the Strasbourg Court were unanimous in their decision highlighting the 'crystal clear' nature of the situation. -
4 May 2007African gay activists meet in Johannesburg + The first regional conference of the International Lesbian and Gay Association in Africa will take place in Johannesburg this weekend.This gathering of a large number of activists dealing with the advancement of LGBT issues on the continent hopes to make further progress.85 member states of the United Nations still criminalise consensual same-sex acts among adults. -
4 May 2007LGB politicians re-elected to Scottish Parliament 6 Out gay politicians were re-elected to the Scottish Parliament in yesterday's election.Patrick Harvie, who is bisexual, faced a challenge from the Scottish Christian Party.He was re-elected on the Glasgow regional list for the Green party. -
4 May 2007Interview: Fame at last for Steps singer + After the storm of controversy caused by Celebrity Big Brother this year, and coming out as gay, you would be forgiven for thinking that Ian "H" Watkins is in need of some rest and relaxation.But with redcoat training under his belt (and let's not forget, "H" stands for hyperactive) the ex-Steps popstar has bounced back and is ready for his next big part: Nick Piazza in the West End musical FAME. -
5 May 2007Gay icon Paris Hilton given prison sentence 12 Heiress and gay icon, Paris Hilton has been sentenced to 45 days in prison after she ignored a driving ban.A judge in Los Angeles ordered Hilton to spend almost two months behind becars he drove without a valid licence after hers was stopped for a previous offence.She claimed she didn't look at the ban document that she signed in January. -
5 May 2007Survey: Blair’s gay rights legacy 1 Tony Blair is expected to resign as leader of the Labour Party on Thursday, triggering a contest where the eventual winner will become the UK's new Prime Minister.Therefore, PinkNews.co.uk is conducting a reader survey to assess Blair and the Labour Party's LGBT rights record.Simply click here to take part. -
7 May 2007Milliband and Cameron beat Brown in race for gay support 4 In a nationwide poll of PinkNews.co.uk readers, Tony Blair's legacy has been praised but Gordon Brown substantially lacks support.The appointment of Ruth Kelly is considered the biggest stain on Blair's gay rights legacy.David Milliband was the most popular choice as the next leader of the Labour Party, with 27 per cent support, 14 per cent ahead of Gordon Brown (13%). -
8 May 2007Openly gay sailor serving in US Navy + The United States Navy has called an openly gay sailor back to active duty after dismissing him under the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual service personnel.According to Stars Stripes newspaper, Petty Officer Jason Knight came out to his command and was subsequently discharged from the Navy in 2005.After being recalled to active duty, Knight is now finishing a scheduled one-year tour in Kuwait. -
8 May 2007Gay Republicans consider Presidential nominees + Delegates of the nations largest gay Republican organisation have cast their eye on former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani as their presidential choice.The Log Cabin Republicans cite his record on social issues, taxes and defence among his virtues.Giuliani has been courting more conservative GOP (Republican) voters in his bid for the White House. -
8 May 2007Gay marriage off the agenda as Sarkozy triumphs 1 LGBT activists were coming to terms with the defeat of Segolene Royal in Sunday's final election for the President of France.Nicolas Sarkozy won a solid 53% of the vote on Sunday to Ms Royal's to 47%. -
8 May 2007AIDS ignorance revealed by Chinese gay hotline + In another sign of relaxing attitudes to homosexuality in the world's most populous country, the state-controlled Chinese press has reported on the problems faced by gay people. -
8 May 2007Entertainers dominate the Pink List 1 A compilation of the most prominent gay people in the UK has been published. -
8 May 2007George Michael guilty of drug offence + Pop icon George Michael pleaded guilty at Brent Magistrates Court this morning to a charge of being unfit to drive due to drugs.An additional charge of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drugs has been dropped. -
8 May 2007Learn your rights at free gay law event + A special free event designed to inform gay, lesbian and bisexual people of their rights has been organised by award-winning solicitors Russell Jones WalkerPink Law - Know Your Rights At Home, At Work At Play is sponsored by PinkNews.co.ukMembers of the gay community will be able to get free access to information about the range of new laws affecting their lives. -
8 May 2007Scotland may get first LGB minister 6 Coalition negotiations between the Scottish National Party and the Green Party may result in a bisexual MSP becoming a member of the Scottish Executive.Patrick Harvie was re-elected to represent Glasgow as a Green in last week's elections for the Scottish Parliament.The SNP beat Labour to first place in the elections, but with 47 seats do not have an outright majority in the parliament.
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8 May 2007Analysis: A government of enemies finally takes control + The two parties sitting down to face each other as partners in government in Belfast today disagree about many things.Gay rights proves no exception.
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Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter ‘doesn’t feel remorse’ for homophobic tweet5
Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track5
MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review8
MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships8
Maria Miller: I am happy to accept Labour’s amendment on a speedy civil partnerships review5
MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs10
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: ‘There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage’49
Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs21
Church of Scotland votes to allow ordaining ministers in same-sex relationships10
Comment: Say no to same-sex bill marriage amendments, Mr Cameron2
Video: President Obama tells all-male college 'Be the best husband to your boyfriend'7
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault124- Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage' 49
- Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track5
- MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review8
- Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter 'doesn't feel remorse' for homophobic tweet5
Daniel Radcliffe: When filming Kill Your Darlings, I was given 'step-by-step' gay sex scene instructions22- MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs10
- Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs21
- MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships8
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Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
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London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault124
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'72
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'66
US Radio host: Gay news websites are covered with porn that is turning teens gay62
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
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Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government's bill54
Canada: 'Israeli apartheid' censorship row puts Toronto Pride funding in jeopardy52
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