Did Borat strike again with gay kiss at cage-fight?
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is suspected of orchestrating a homoerotic spectacle that went "right up to the line" of the US state of Arkansas’s morality laws.
German Lutherans could elect first gay bishop
A gay clergyman in Germany is standing for election as Bishop of Schleswig. Horst Gorski, 51, is a member of the Lutheran Church in Germany (EKD).
Havana gay rights march cancelled after arrests
Cuba's first ever gay pride parade was cancelled just moments before it was due to begin. Organisers of the event, together with Florida’s Unity Coalition, are claiming police brutality.
My husband will fight for gay equality claims Michelle Obama
US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama will fight for equal rights for gays just as he fought to help working-class families overcome poverty, according to the Democratic nominee's wife.
Queen invests Sir Ian with top honour
Veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen has been made a Companion of Honour for services to drama and equality. The award was presented to the 69-year-old national treasure by the Queen.
"Family" advocates fight back against Irish civil partnerships
Conservative politicians in Ireland's ruling political party are seeking to thwart Tuesday's "comprehensive" decision to allow gay and lesbian couples to legally register their relationships.
Mormons back ban on same-sex marriage in California
The Mormon church has waded into the California gay marriage row calling on its members to join the effort to amend that state's constitution to define marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Budapest police braced for disruptions to Pride
Budapest's police chief Gabor Toth is expecting harsher and more frequent disruption to the city's Pride parade.
Russian gays call for prosecution of homophobic governor
Two gay rights activists have called on the State Office of Public Prosecutor of the Russian Federation to start criminal proceedings against the Governor of the Tambov region.
MEPs back Sofia Pride in face of nationalist threat
Bulgaria’s first ever Pride parade has received the backing of leading members of the European Parliament amid threatened disruption by nationalist groups.
Condom activists target Pope's trip to Australia
Pope Benedict XVI has been branded ‘anti-condom’ ahead of his visit to Sydney for World Youth Day next month.
Stormont reception for gay groups a success despite DUP no show
A reception held to honour two of Northern Ireland’s most prominent gay rights groups at Stormont last night was has been hailed as a "complete success."
Heinz: everything from Weight Watchers to 57 varieties
Heinz is a US-based global icon, with an international portfolio of food brands holding number-one and number-two market position in more than fifty countries.
Jerusalem Pride goes ahead despite court challenge
Israel's Supreme Court yesterday rejected a petition to ban this year's Jerusalem Gay Pride parade, which will go ahead as planned on Thursday.
Pride London's special events for under 25s
This year's Pride London festival kicks off well in advance of the main parade on 5 July – especially for the under 25s.
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