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5 March 2009US Christians accused of exporting anti-gay message to Africa 7 A conference in Uganda which begins today has been condemned by human rights groups. -
5 March 2009Scottish Parliament committee backs hate crimes bill + The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee has published its Stage 1 Report on proposed legislation that allows courts to impose tougher sentences for offences aggravated by the victim's disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. -
5 March 2009Westminster targets drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour in Soho 3 A central London council is to shut down the remaining unlicensed sex shops in Soho. -
5 March 2009California Supreme Court to hear gay marriage arguments 3 The 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who legally married in California last year may find out today if they are valid. -
5 March 2009Police murder hunt underway after gay couple attacked at London home 12 A gay couple were attacked in their London home on Tuesday, leaving one dead and the other in hospital with stab wounds. -
5 March 2009FA to launch anti-homophobia campaign + The Football Association is planning to release a DVD to raise awareness of homophobia in the sport. -
5 March 2009Man acquitted of double murder uses gay panic defence 10 A man who confessed to killing a gay couple has been acquitted of murder by a jury in Spain, who accepted his defence of "fear". -
5 March 2009LGBT university staff and students face ‘high levels’ of discrimination 3 A survey has suggested that many gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in UK higher education institutes suffer homophobia and discrimination. -
5 March 2009Man found dead in South London gay cruising ground 10 Police have confirmed a man's body was found yesterday in a Croydon park, South London. -
5 March 2009Preview: Sydney Mardi Gras promises to be sunny despite economic gloom 2 PinkNews.co.uk's Australia Correspondent Emma Cullingford previews this weekend's Mardi Gras and explores the impact of the global economic downturn on the pride event. -
5 March 2009Exclusive: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown declares Prop 8 gay marriage ban “unacceptable” 45 The first-ever reception at No10 Downing St for the LGBT community was hosted by the Prime Minister and his wife this evening.
Articles from 05 March 2009
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Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends ‘aggressive homosexual community’ equal marriage slur11
Columnist Richard Godwin: Does Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth ‘dream that everyone in Soho wants to bum him?’2
David Cameron called ‘marriage wrecker’ and warned of ‘long battle’ over equal marriage in House of Lords35
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people34
Italy: LGBT-supporting priest who called for an openly gay Pope dies at 849
US: Boy Scouts of America to vote on whether to allow gay members2
Canada lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood, but they can only donate if celibate for five years23
US radio host: Employers should be allowed to discriminate against gays who ‘display their lifestyle’38
Czech president makes U-turn and grudgingly honours gay academic with title8
Russia: Council of Europe demands protection for gay pride rallies4
- US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people34
- David Cameron called 'marriage wrecker' and warned of 'long battle' over equal marriage in House of Lords35
Seven amusing and shocking things we learned during the equal marriage debate7
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins56- Canada lifts lifetime ban on gay men giving blood, but they can only donate if celibate for five years23
- Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur 11
- Columnist Richard Godwin: Does Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth 'dream that everyone in Soho wants to bum him?' 2
- US radio host: Employers should be allowed to discriminate against gays who 'display their lifestyle'38
US Radio host: Gays aren't human so aren't protected by the US constitution169
Olympic diver Chris Mears: I have made some good gay friends through Tom Daley29
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
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'94
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote62
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes: 'Marriage should be between one man and one woman'58-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins56
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