New guidelines advise Irish doctors how to treat gay and lesbian patients
The Irish College of General Practitioner's (ICGP) launched a comprehensive guide to lesbian, gay and bisexual issues for GPs this week.
Health ambassador sacked for standing by anti-gay comments
Australia's Health Minister Nicola Roxon has dismissed one of the new Men's Health Ambassadors for co-authoring an anti-gay, anti-transgender report.
'Ladyboy' protests amid Thailand's political chaos
The ever increasing turbulence of the anti-government protests notwithstanding, a demonstration of a different nature was taking place yesterday in Bangkok.
Gay penguin couple accused of stealing eggs from straights
A pair of gay penguins has been stealing eggs from straight couples in an attempt to become 'fathers'.
Writers create pro-gay 'Princess Diana' bible
Film-maker Max Mitchell has announced plans to publish a pro gay translation of The Bible to be called 'The Princess Diana Bible'.
Malaysia's fatwa council explains how 'tomboys' become lesbians
A Malaysian religious leader has spoken for the first time in detail about the ramifications of the fatwa passed last month that ruled against women indulging in activities deemed as 'masculine.'
Iowa may be next state to allow gay marriage
Gay families in the US state of Iowa may see the way cleared for marriage equality.
Australian government 'health ambassadors' in gay hate controversy
The Australian Department of Health has come under fire for appointing two men's health ambassadors who were allegedly involved in writing a document that espoused homophobic views.
Trans ex-MP triumphs as Italy's newest reality TV star
While Brian Paddick, former Lib Dem contender for Mayor of London, is baring all in the Australian jungle courtesy of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, another LGBT political figure has just won fame and public adulation.
25,000 expected at massive HIV fundraiser in Florida
Today sees the start of 'White Party Week' a gay and lesbian event to raise money for South Florida's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS charity, Care Resource.
French politician vindicated over homophobic comments
The French Court of Appeal has overturned a previous court judgement against parliamentarian Christian Vanneste.
Last Choir Standing winners release first album after signing record deal
The winners of reality show Last Choir Standing have signed a five-figure record deal with Universal and released their first album on 24th November.
New report recommends universal HIV testing to reduce infections
A new study has been published that suggests a strategy of universal voluntary HIV testing would reduce HIV cases in a 'severe generalised epidemic' from 20 per 1000 people to one per 1000 people within ten years.
Art exhibition explores homophobia in football
The work of gay artist Jason Bartholomew-Hall is on show at an exhibition this week in Brighton.
Nature or nurture? The debate continues…
In a recent addition to the Nature versus Nurture debate, a survey has revealed that for the majority of lesbians, sexuality is not a choice.
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