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17 September 2012Canadian government criticises Iran on gay rights 12 In a swipe at Iran, Canada’s Justice Minister Jason Kenney says the country is determined to promote gay rights on the international stage. -
17 September 2012Clarke Carlisle: First UK gay footballer can expect a ‘commercial windfall’ 10 Clarke Carlisle, the chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association, has told Inside Sport that the first English footballer to reveal that he is gay can expect to receive a commercial windfall from doing so. -
17 September 2012PM told to stop ‘whoring’ after the gay vote, by Telegraph journalist 98 Damian Thompson, the editor of Telegraph Blogs and a columnist for the paper has criticised Prime Minister David Cameron for trying to gain support from the LGBT community. -
17 September 2012Mika: I was scared of not being accepted by my family 23 In an interview with Metro, the Lebanese singer said: “I was scared [of] not being accepted by my family. -
17 September 2012US: Trans prisoner may be given legal costs as well as surgery 3 The legal costs of a trans woman incarcerated in a male prison, who has been allowed to have gender reassignment surgery whilst still serving her sentence, may also be eligible to have her legal costs covered, a court has ruled. -
18 September 2012Canada: Baseball player took to the field with a homophobic slur on his face 6 Suspension or a fine have been suggested as punishment for a Canadian Major League Baseball player who participated in a game, with a homophobic slur written on his face. -
18 September 2012US: Clergy plan to announce support for equal marriage this week 5 A group of pastors from across the US are to rally this week in Maryland, in support for equal marriage rights. -
18 September 2012Berkshire: Gay couple take B&B owner to court 132 A gay couple have sued the owner of a bed and breakfast after she refused to let them stay in a double room because of her religious views. -
18 September 2012Australian Senate unlikely to support equal marriage, says Finance minister 16 Senator Penny Wong, Australia’s gay Finance minister is downplaying expectations that the country’s upper parliamentary chamber will support equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in an historic vote, due to take place in the next 24 hours. -
18 September 2012Gay mayor of Paris appalled at ‘ugly’ anti-gay comments of Catholic bishop 45 Bertrand Delanoe, the gay Socialist mayor of Paris, has strongly criticised the Archbishop of Lyon and Primate of the Gauls for making a series of outspoken remarks about equal marriage. -
18 September 2012US: Support for equal marriage increasing, according to latest polls 6 Two new national polls show that support for marriage equality in the US is steadily increasing. -
18 September 2012Terrence Higgins Trust launches new transgender online resource 7 HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust has launched two new support guides for the UK’s transgender community. -
18 September 2012France: Catholic archbishop fails to apologise for equal marriage ‘incest’ remarks 25 The Archbishop of Lyon and Primate of the Gauls, who claimed marriage rights for same-sex couples could lead to incest and polygamy, says his comments to a radio station were misinterpreted, but has stopped short of making an apology. -
18 September 2012Brighton: Green Party accused of ‘squabbling’ in equal marriage rift 14 The leader of the Conservatives on Brighton and Hove City Council has criticised the Green Party for being preoccupied in dealing with one of its councillors, who caused a deep internal row, after she voted against the party over the issue of equal marriage. -
18 September 2012US: Bisexual pride day could officially become a reality in Berkeley 8 Bisexual Pride Day, separate from other LGBT pride events across the globe, could officially come into existence in the city of Berkeley, North California, if approved by the council there. -
18 September 2012US gay advocacy group blast Rupert Everett over gay parenting row 25 The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has become the latest LGBT organisation to criticise British actor Rupert Everett for his views on same-sex parenting. -
18 September 2012Update: Baseball player apologises for homophobic slur, is suspended without pay 20 Canadian baseball player, Yunel Escobar, has apologised for causing offence through having what was perceived as a homophobic slur, written on his face during a game.
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18 September 2012Video: Daniel Radcliffe debates anti-gay bullying in web chat 2 Actor Daniel Radcliffe has answered questions submitted by young people around the world about bullying and why he is committed to fighting for LGBT equality as part of an online web broadcast with the Trevor Project. -
18 September 2012US: First government trans awareness ad campaign launched 7 A new campaign of adverts has launched in Washington DC, with a view to increasing awareness and understanding of the "non gender-conforming" community of the city. -
18 September 2012US: Couple to sue restaurant that cancelled gay wedding because of ‘bad Feng Shui’ 17 Legal action is being taken against the owner of a small chain of Asian restaurants in New York, who cancelled the wedding party of a gay couple because of bad Feng Shui.
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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 rights41
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 card112- 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- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights41
- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too12
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 2
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members25
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 card112
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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