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10 February 2009Gays who face persecution should be given asylum says EU 7 The European Commission has affirmed that persecution on grounds of sexual orientation is a legitimate justification for an asylum claim. -
10 February 2009New “Mr Gay World” is a leader and a spokesman claims contest organiser 11 A 37-year-old from Dublin has won an international beauty contest and now has the right to refer to himself as "Mr Gay World." -
10 February 2009Ireland’s human rights body backs civil partnerships for gay and lesbian couples 6 The Irish Human Rights Commission has welcomed the proposed introduction of civil partnerships. -
10 February 2009Gay activists target Russia’s President in European lawsuit 2 Organisers of Moscow’s Pride event are taking their case to the European Court of Human Rights after the repeated bans on the event. -
10 February 2009Trans group concerned about government’s proposed ID cards 12 The government's plans for voluntary identity cards could pose problems for trans people, an activist group has said. -
10 February 2009Wyoming legislators reject changing state constitution to ban gay marriage 1 The state legislature in the US state of Wyoming has rejected a bill that would have cleared the way for a statewide ballot to ban recognition of any out of state gay marriage. -
10 February 2009Hip hop star Kanye West admits he used to be scared of gay people 7 American music star Kanye West has said he "used to be scared to talk to a gay person" and clarified comments that gay people dress better than heterosexuals. -
10 February 2009Macedonian candidate for President claims gays face no discrimination 14 A leading candidate for President of Macedonia has claimed that discrimnation against gay and lesbian people is a myth. -
10 February 2009Homeless gay teen charity appeals for long-distance runners to raise funds + A charity that works with young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are homeless or living in a hostile environment is appealing for entrants in this year’s BUPA Manchester Great Run. -
10 February 2009US Congress returns to equal immigration rights for same-sex couples + A 2007 bill that would offer binational same-sex relationships the same recognition and treatment afforded to binational married couples is to be introduced in the US House of Representatives. -
10 February 2009Teenager tells murder trial he lied about attack on gay friend + An 18-year-old has admitted that he lied to police about how his gay friend suffered serious head injuries.
Articles from 10 February 2009
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Russia: 30 arrests made at Moscow Pride8
Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy30
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 carnival1
Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor’s office5
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’10
- Russia: 30 arrests made at Moscow Pride8
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card142- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts36
- Labour MP Diana Johnson: It's now time for Parliament to tackle the issue of gay conversion therapy 30
- Former Leeds player Robbie Rogers slated to return as first openly gay footballer11
- Ukraine: LGBT activists in Kiev hold first ever gay pride march9
- UK: Man jailed for attack on lesbian couple in Hartlepool takeaway4
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians49
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights56- Moscow Pride organisers arrested outside Mayor's office5
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault142-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card142
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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