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3 August 2011
HIV ‘epidemics’ emerging in gay men in North Africa and the Middle East 17 New research suggests that HIV epidemics are emerging in North Africa and the Middle East among men who have sex with men (MSM). According to researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, countries such as Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan and Tunisia are seeing high rates of infection in gay and bisexual men.
22 July 2011
One in four Massachusetts gay teenagers ‘are homeless’ 34 A study of teenagers in the US state of Massachusetts suggests that one in four are homeless. The study, carried out by the Children's Hospital Boston, looked at the sexual orientation and home status of 6,317 teenagers.
18 July 2011
In photos: Lovebox Out and Fierce 2011 (Gay day) 9 Tens of thousands of people attended Lovebox Out and Fierce 2011 (Gay day) in Victoria Park, East London on Sunday. Bands on stage included Blondie, Beth Ditto and the Scissor Sisters as well as Horse Meat Disco at the legendary NYC Downlow
15 July 2011
Man pleads not guilty to New Jersey trans woman’s murder + A New Jersey man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a transgender model. Alrashim Chambers, 24, denies shooting Victoria Carmen White, 28, after meeting her on a night out in September last year.
8 July 2011
Transgender woman told by Sainsbury’s to use disabled toilet 219 A transgender woman in Surrey has described how staff at a Sainsbury's supermarket told her to use the disabled toilets instead of the women's facility. Stephanie Collins, 55, said she used the women's toilets but as she came out, a staff member stopped her and told her she should not have done.
6 July 2011
Lesbian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK 6 A lesbian asylum seeker from Jamaica has been granted the right to stay in the UK after immigration judges ruled that she could face persecution if sent home. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was originally told by the Home Office that she could not stay.
6 July 2011
Lady Gaga: ‘I don’t use the gay community to sell records’ 39 Lady Gaga has hit back at claims she uses gay rights issues to sell more records. The star, who has called for gay marriage, led Pride marches and lobbied politicians and companies over anti-gay policies, is arguably the most influential gay rights campaigner on the planet.
5 July 2011
Even more Pride London 2011 photo highlights 11 As London reflects on another large Pride festival, PinkNews.co.uk brings you even more photo highlights from the day.
4 July 2011
Pakistan Muslim groups condemn US embassy gay meeting 126 Muslim groups in Pakistan have condemned a gay rights event at the US embassy as "social and cultural terrorism". The June 26th meeting, hosted by US deputy ambassador, Richard Hoagland, was held to support LGBT people in the country
24 June 2011
Women’s gaydar ‘better during ovulation’ 22 A small-scale study suggests that women's ability to tell whether men are gay improves during the most fertile phase of their menstrual cycle. According to researchers at the University of Toronto, women who are ovulating are better at deciding which men are gay than women who are not.
24 June 2011
Anti-gay singer Buju Banton jailed for drug offences 52 Homophobic reggae singer Buju Banton has been sentenced to ten years in jail for drug offences. The Jamaican star, real name Mark Myrie, was found guilty in February after a previous mistrial.
$The pair were awarded a total of £56,000 - but will receive just a fraction$
20 June 2011
Hotel workers win compensation over anti-gay bullying 17 Two hotel workers who were mocked and called gay by their boss have won their claims for discrimination. Head chef Martin Owen and manager Andrew Roberts-Evans successfully claimed sex discrimination against Simon Buckley, the director of the Grapes Hotel, in Maentwrog, Snowdonia.
19 June 2011
Church of England to publish guidance on appointment of celibate gay bishops 162 The Church of England is due to publish advice tomorrow that gay clergy who are in civil partnerships will be entitled to become bishops, so long as they promise to remain celibate.
17 June 2011
Lesbian couple ‘told to stop kissing at baseball game’ 54 A lesbian couple say they were told off by a security guard for sharing a brief kiss at a Minnesota Twins baseball game. Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper, from Minneapolis, say the Target Field guard told them: "We don't play grab-ass here".
16 June 2011
Gay policeman found not guilty of rape 93 A policeman and former Mr Gay UK has been cleared of rape and two counts of sexual assault. Mark Carter, from Birkenshaw, was charged with sexually assaulting three men and raping a fourth in December 2009 while on a work night out.
2 June 2011
Hip-hop DJ pleads guilty after being arrested for loitering and engaging in oral sex with another man 25 Hip-hop producer and DJ Mr Cee pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of loitering and receiving oral sex from another man in a parked car.
26 May 2011
Video: Oprah Winfrey’s farewell to gay fans 15 Oprah Winfrey ended her final show last night with a mention of her gay fans. The chatshow queen, who sobbed and laughed through her final hour, thanked viewers for their support over the last 25 years.
18 March 2011
Teenager given community service for attacking man who asked if he was gay 22 A Scottish teenager has been given 120 hours of community service for disfiguring a man who asked if he was gay. Gary Craig, 18, of Hawick in the Scottish Borders, headbutted and kicked the victim in the head after celebrating New Year's Eve.
7 March 2011
New guidelines state rights for transgender prisoners 43 New Ministry of Justice guidelines set out rights for transgender prisoners, including what they may wear and how prison staff should treat them.
1 March 2011
Man jailed for hammer attack on gay Labour councillor 12 A north London man has been jailed for two years for attacking a gay Labour councillor with a hammer after sex. Marian Calin, 29, of Tottenham, was approached by Labour councillor Neil Wilson last January at Wanstead Flats.

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