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31 October 2008Vatican approves new tests to weed out ‘gay’ priests 20 Men who aspire to the priesthood may face psychological tests to check whether they are homosexual, despite the fact that Roman Catholic priests are celibate. -
31 October 2008Scottish Parliament to consider gay blood ban 1 Scotland's national LGBT campaigns group has submitted a detailed case to the Scottish Parliament calling for the removal of the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood. -
31 October 2008Analysis: Blood donor policy is discriminatory and contradictory 2 In April the Scottish Parliament asked for submissions from various groups about the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood. -
31 October 2008Boris “thrilled” as London wins right to host World Pride in 2012 4 Pride London has won the right to hold World Pride during the summer of 2012, just ahead of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. -
31 October 2008Northern Ireland’s First Minister backs homophobic wife 24 Peter Robinson has defended his wife's description of homosexuality as "an abomination." -
31 October 2008Gay School Musical to help homeless gay teens 1 A new musical comedy "in a league-table of its own" will be performed next month in aid of a charity that supports gay young people who are homeless. -
31 October 2008Doctor accused of homophobia storms out of disciplinary hearing 4 A GP who has given differing explanations about a letter published in his name that said gay people needed the "stick of law to put them on the right path" has stopped attending his disciplinary hearing. -
31 October 2008Catholic bishops donate money to fight against gay marriage in California 4 The hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States has donated $200,000 (£124,000) to the campaign to ban gay marriage in California. -
31 October 2008Singapore’s first gay protest postponed to allow for bigger event + A small outdoor protest for gay rights due to take place in Singapore next month has been postponed because of the positive response from the gay community. -
31 October 2008GP blackmailed by patient over ‘gay massage’ is struck off 1 The General Medical Council has struck off a doctor who masturbated a male patient while giving him a massage and then paid him £100 a week not to report the incident. -
31 October 2008Fire union backs sexual orientation questionnaire 3 West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has defended an optional questionnaire it sent to all its staff asking them to state their sexual orientation. -
31 October 2008Call for action after tear gas attack on gay event in Guatemala + A gay human rights group has demanded action after recent attacks on gay events in Guatemala. -
31 October 2008Bishop fails to stop same-sex parents as Embryology Bill passes final stage 4 The House of Lords voted in favour of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill on Wednesday, marking the end of its Parliamentary journey.
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Gay fashioner designer Stefano Gabbana sentenced for tax evasion8
US: Third Republican Senator comes out in favour of equal marriage1
South Africa: Gay imam spreads message of empowerment when it comes to homosexuality and Islam2
South Australia officially congratulates New Zealand on equal marriage, ahead of introduction of its own bill+
Watch LIVE: House of Lords debates same-sex marriage amendments+
Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans: ‘I continue to refute all allegations’+
Maltese Prime Minister: A civil unions bill is to be introduced by the end of this year1
More congregations leave Church of Scotland in row about ministers in same-sex relationships6
Live blog: Highlights from the House of Lords committee on same-sex marriage22
Michelle Shocked to return to San Francisco during Pride Week, to clarify her feelings following anti-gay rant14
Liberace's ex-lover claims he had six year relationship with Michael Jackson15
Brazil: Lawmakers approve bill which would remove ban on 'gay cure' therapy 22- Live blog: Highlights from the House of Lords committee on same-sex marriage22
Tory MP John Glen criticises Bishop of Salisbury for voicing support for equal marriage25- Michelle Shocked to return to San Francisco during Pride Week, to clarify her feelings following anti-gay rant14
Gay dating website for 'homosensible' Catholic priests being run out of the Vatican19
Poland: Prime Minister backs down and admits opposition to civil unions is too strong25
US: Attorney representing lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl asks judge to step down13
Gay 'cure' therapy NHS ban motion gains cross-party support3
Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans re-arrested on new indecent assault allegations—
New 'Gay Marriage No Thanks' group launches with 'ten good reasons' to oppose equal marriage86
Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual84
Archbishop of York: Would the Church of England rather bless 'sheep and trees' than gay couples?84
Barry Cryer brands ITV's Vicious 'homophobic' television83
Mixed martial arts fighter: 'Equal marriage could lead to incest, bestiality and child marriages'69
Lib Dems' Baroness Williams to support anti-equal marriage 'union' amendment69
Maria Miller tables Public Order Act amendment protecting critics of equal marriage66
Labour MSP Elaine Smith: 'I'm against equal marriage but don't call me homophobic'64
Tory Lord Mawhinney tables 'traditional marriage' amendment for equal marriage bill62
Lord Hylton tables new wrecking amendment for the equal marriage bill62
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