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7 June 2007John Prescott, suffering from pneumonia is moved to high dependency unit 1 Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, is suffering from pneumonia and has been moved to a high-dependency unit. -
7 June 2007Interview: Apprentice Lohit Kalburgi 3 The first openly gay candidate for Sir Alan Sugar's The Apprentice has been expelled, one week from the final, with the damning words "You're fired."Lohit Kalburgi spoke to PinkNews about Sir Alan, his Steady Eddie reputation and being gay in business.Speaking the morning after his dramatic exit from the competition, Lohit wasn't fazed or disappointed. -
7 June 2007Jack Straw to chair Cabinet while Prescott is ill + Jack Straw is chairing the Cabinet meeting today while Deputy Leader John Prescott remains ill in hospital with pneumonia.Yesterday the 69-year-old politician was moved to a high-dependency unit at University College Hospital.His office insist that this is not because his condition is deteriorating, but to allow closer monitoring. -
7 June 2007Health study raises HIV worries in Bromley + A survey by the London Borough of Bromley has found that 40 per cent of gay men in the area have never had an HIV test.The study of LGBT people was intended to establish their health needs. -
7 June 2007Another racist row on Big Brother 3 A racist contestant on the new series of Big Brother was evicted from the show in the early hours of yesterday morning for calling her housemate a "nigger."Student Emily Parr, 19, was thrown off the show after she said: "Are you pushing it out, you nigger?"The remark was directed at black contestant Charley Uchea, 21. -
7 June 2007Survey finds rise in hate crimes + A new survey on hate crimes in Europe has found that the level of hate crimes based on sexual orientation is rising, and that governments are failing to report the crimes.The 2007 Hate Crime Survey was released today by Human Right First, a leading human rights organisation, and also covers hate crimes based on race, faith and disability. -
7 June 2007Iranian partygoers released + Nearly all of the young men arrested at a party in Iran earlier this month under suspicion of being gay have now been released.Eighty-seven young men were originally arrested, and seventeen were held for "homosexual conduct" and drinking alcohol in a crackdown by Iranian police. -
7 June 2007Lesbian use of IVF increasing + The number of lesbians using IVF is increasing, new figures show.Between 1999 and 2006, the number of treatment cycles for lesbian couples tripled from 300 per year to almost 1,000.During the same time period, the number of treatment cycles undergone by single women only doubled. -
7 June 2007Lib Dems call for computing genius to be remembered + The Liberal Democrats are calling for the House of Commons to remember cryptographer Alan Turing tomorrow, on the 53rd anniversary of his death.Turing famously invented the Turing machine and cracked the German Enigma code during World War Two, but sadly committed suicide after being convicted of having a sexual relationship with another man. -
7 June 2007Gay rights groups criticise surgeon general nominee + Gay rights groups have slammed President Bush's nominee for surgeon general, Kentucky cardiologist Dr. -
7 June 2007Scot arrested for murdering German too ill to go to court + The British man arrested over the murder of a gay German in Gran Canaria is too ill to appear in court today.The 39-year old man identified only as EB by police was arrested after he was found to have overdosed on drugs in a suicide attempt.Karl Heinz Thonningen, 44, was stabbed to death at 0500 on Saturday after returning home from gay clubs in the popular Playa Del Ingles holiday resort. -
7 June 2007Women’s stage lineup announced for Pride London + The women's stage line-up for Pride London has been announced today.Emma Hands, vice chair of Pride London said: "We've got some class DJs and some outstanding live acts."We are also delighted to welcome Pride London's newest patron Zoë Lyons to make you laugh!" -
7 June 2007Blears comments ‘deeply disturbing’ say Tories 21 The Conservative Party have hit back at claims made by Labour deputy leader candidate Hazel Blears that they are a party "riddled with homophobia."Ms Blears made the comments following a survey by Conservatives Home, the unofficial Conservative grassroots website.The survey claimed that a third of all Conservative activists would not attend a Civil Partnership ceremony - even if invited by a friend. -
8 June 2007George Michael appears in court for sentencing 2 Singer George Michael has arrived at court this morning to be sentenced for driving while unfit.He has admitted the offence but claims he was guilty due to "tiredness and prescribed drugs."Michael, 43, arrived at Brent Magistrates Court in north London, to hear his sentence. -
8 June 2007Paris Hilton could go back to jail + A judge has ordered Paris Hilton to appear in court this afternoon, following her release from jail last night for "medical reasons."The celebrity heiress and gay icon could be returned to jail, because the office of the Los Angeles City Attorney do not believe Sheriff Lee Bacca had the jurisdiction to release her, only three days into her 23 day sentence. -
8 June 2007Dutch gay gang spreads HIV through rape and injecting contaminated blood + A gay gang that allegedly lured victims on the Internet, drugged them and raped them, infecting them with the HIV virus has shocked the Netherlands.Police say they have arrested three gay men after four victims, aged 25 to 50, accused them of rape and premeditated bodily harm.In some cases, the victims were raped and then injected with HIV positive blood. -
8 June 2007Simon Hughes protests against Russian treatment of Peter Tatchell 2 Liberal Democrat Simon Hughes MP requested a meeting with the Russian ambassador to the UK yesterday, to protest about the treatment Peter Tatchell received at Moscow Pride.Mr Tatchell, who is one of Mr Hughes' constituents, was attacked and then arrested by riot police when he joined protestors supporting the right of freedom of expression of lesbian and gay people in Moscow and Russia. -
8 June 2007Brit murder suspect identified as drug addict GP + The British man arrested over the murder of a gay German in Gran Canaria is a former GP who was banned from practicing after developing a drug addiction, it was revealed today.The man has been identified by Spanish officials as Colin Brown, 39, who was arrested after for the murder he was found to have overdosed on drugs in a suicide attempt.
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8 June 2007Outed police officer should have received apology 1 A gay police officer who was outed at work by his sergeant should have received an apology, Cleveland Police admitted yesterday.The constable, who cannot be named except for legal reasons has been off work with stress since April last year.He claimed in an employment tribunal that he was treated less favourably because of his sexuality. -
8 June 2007George Michael will not go to jail + George Michael will not be sent to jail after pleading guilty to driving while unfit.District Judge Katherine Marshall at Brent Magistrates Court ruled out a custodial sentence, instead giving Michael 100 hours community service and a two year driving ban.Today the singer said that he regretted endangering the lives of others.
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts23
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’5
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too12
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal9
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’37
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights40
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival2
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card110- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts23
- Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic0
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too12
- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights40
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 2- Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as 'absurd'5
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card110
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-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people64
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
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