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14 August 2007Scientists study gay brothers in search for cause of homosexuality 1 Scientists investigating a genetic basis for homosexuality will be recruiting more pairs of gay brothers in Chicago this weekend.The Molecular Genetic Study of Sexual Orientation is the most extensive study of its kind.It was embarked upon by a team of researchers from Chicago universities four years ago. -
14 August 2007Increase in eating disorders among men 3 New research from the Department of Health has found that over the past three years there has been a 90% increase in the number of men reported with eating disorders.Over the same time, there was a 25% increase amongst women. -
14 August 2007GLAAD awards to include gay media + Next year, for the first time, the Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards will include LGBT media.At its annual Los Angeles summer cocktail fundraiser yesterday, GLAAD President Neil G. -
14 August 2007Birmingham HIV+ rapist imprisoned + A judge at Birmingham Crown Court has given two men convicted of robbing and then raping their male victim indeterminate sentences.Daniel Myers, 20, of Barry Jackson Tower in Aston, was found guilty alongside Nikos Johnson, 26, of Rawling Street, Ladywood, of one charge of robbery and two of rape.The Birmingham Post reported that during the trial Myers revealed under cross-examination that he is HIV+. -
14 August 2007Greens enter debate about 2011 census 5 The Green Party is petitioning the government not to allow the 2011 census to be run by an American arms manufacturer.Lockheed Martin, which produces missiles and land mines used in Afghanistan and Iraq that are illegal in many countries, is one of two remaining contractors in the selection process.80% of their business is with the US Department of Defence and other Federal Government agencies. -
14 August 2007Gay hate preacher attacks Irish tolerance 6 The religious extremist who pickets the funerals of American soldiers killed in action has turned his attention to Ireland.Rev Fred Phelps and his Westboro Baptist church are best known for their "God Hates Fags" campaigns in the United States.He has now launched godhatesireland.com in protest at the introduction of laws in the Republic protecting gay people from harassment. -
14 August 2007Australian star speaks out against gay marriage ban 2 Singer Darren Hayes has criticised the attitude of Australian Prime Minister John Howard's towards gay marriage after his British 'husband' was forced to fly to Australia on a tourist visa.His comments come as the main opposition leader in Australia, Labour's Kevin Rudd, said he also opposes gay marriage.Brisbane-born Hayes married Briton Richard Cullen in London last year."It makes me angry and frustrated," the former Savage Garden frontman told Australian newspaper the Herald Sun . -
14 August 2007Tories protest homophobic group’s use of London landmark 5 A controversial Islamic group accused of being anti-Semitic hate mongers and condoning the murder of gay people recently held a conference at Alexandra Palace in north London, to the disgust of local Conservatives.Thousands of Hizb ut-Tahrir supporters gathered for the conference on how to realise the Khilafah - a global Islamic state.The group has been banned from public activity in countries including Germany on charges of spreading anti-Semitic propaganda. -
14 August 2007Corporate benefits of gay-friendly marketing + A survey conducted by an American marketing company has revealed new information about the spending patterns of gay and lesbian consumers in the US.85% of both gay men and lesbians said that advertising in gay media favourably influences their decision to purchase products or do business with a company.The survey, the largest of its type ever, includes psychographic and demographic information based on a America-wide survey of more than 12,000 gay men and more than 10,000 lesbians. -
14 August 2007Kenyan bishop to consecrate dissident Americans 1 In a further sign of the deterioration of the Anglican communion, Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi will consecrate two American clergy as assistant bishops in his province of Kenya at the end of the month.The crisis in the Anglican church worldwide over gay issues began in 2003 with the ordination in New Hampshire of the first openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson.Evengelical and conservative American Anglicans have rejected the authority of gay-friendly bishops in their country and are seeking religous leadership from a range of African leaders. -
14 August 2007Polish coalition government dismantled as elections loom + Polish President Lech Kaczynski on Monday signalled the formal end of his twin brother's shaky coalition by firing four ministers from two junior parties and replacing them with ruling party loyalists.In a televised ceremony, Kaczynski appointed replacements from within the conservative camp steered by his brother, Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski's Law and Justice (PiS) party.Monday's move marked a key penultimate step towards snap elections, which the Kaczynskis and Poland's liberal opposition have agreed are likely to take place on October 21st.
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Made in Chelsea’s Ollie Locke: ‘I’ve tried to push myself to be gay but I’m actually bisexual’+
London beaten gay couple urge politicians to beware of legitimising anti-gay attitudes1
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins13
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: ‘I struggled with the issue of sexuality since I was a teenager’21
Boris Johnson calls on Tories to unite and for the government to ‘get on with legalising equal marriage’7
George Michael’s lucky escape after falling out of a car travelling at 70mph5
Openly gay NBA player Jason Collins honoured with courage award+
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has ‘f**** things up’ with his equal marriage bill52
New York: Thousands of protesters condemn murder of ‘gay angel Mark Carson’4
Boris Johnson, Martina Navratilova and Clare Balding to take part in Pride London festival2
- London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault127
Video: President Obama tells all-male college 'Be the best husband to your boyfriend'7
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage' 90- Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill52
Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter 'doesn't feel remorse' for homophobic tweet17
Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track16- George Michael's lucky escape after falling out of a car travelling at 70mph5
- US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins13
- New York: Thousands of protesters condemn murder of 'gay angel Mark Carson'4
MPs to debate humanist marriage ceremonies 9
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133-
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault127
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Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'90
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'69
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
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-
Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government's bill54
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