BBC 5Live reports that gay life in Iraq is worse than under Saddam
The ability of gay people In Iraq to live relatively freely has been severely curtailed following the toppling of Saddam Hussein, a documentary to be aired on BBC 5Live will report. Although apparently not revealing anything that PinkNews.co.uk has already reported, the programme does inform the wider British public of the issue.
EXCLUSIVE: Boris "delighted" that Sarah Brown will be attending Pride London
The Mayor of London has expressed his support for Sarah Brown's decision to attend Pride London on Saturday.
Lord Mandelson tops Pink List 2009
The Independent on Sunday published its list of the most influential gay people in Britain yesterday, with First Secretary of State Lord Mandelson leading the pack.
Joseph Galliano steps down as GT editor
One of the UK's leading gay lifestyle magazines has a new editor. Joseph Galliano has stood down as editor of GT, formerly known as Gay Times.
India moves closer to decriminalisation of homosexual acts
The Indian government is to hold talks on repealing the country's colonial laws on gay sex.
Mixed response to civil partnerships bill from Ireland's gay community
The largest LGBT rights group in the Irish Republic has welcomed the publication of a bill that provides for a statutory civil partnership registration scheme for same-sex couples.
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Brown to march at Pride London
The wife of the Prime Minister is to show her solidarity with the LGBT community this Saturday when she will march in the Pride London parade.
Poll shows 61% of Brits support full gay marriage rights
An opinion poll commissioned by The Times to mark the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots has revealed that a majority want gay marriage in the UK.
Castro's daughter to discuss gay rights during London visit
Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro, is to speak at an event in London later this week.
Gay teen exorcism shows "medieval mindset" of 'ex-gay' ministries
A group that works to counter religious groups who promote the "ex-gay" movement has spoken out after a video of a child being "exorcised" of gay demons appeared on the internet.
It was 40 years ago today - how the Stonewall riots started the gay rights movement
On the 27th June, 1969 a relatively unassuming gay bar in the West Village of Manhattan became the epicentre of an event that changed the course of gay history.
Lithuanian President blocks homophobic law
The President of Lithuania has vetoed a new law that would have banned materials that “agitate" for gay relationships from schools.
Man who lied to police about murder of Michael Causer avoids jail
The Court of Appeal has declined to impose a custodial sentence on a teenager who lied to police about his involvement in the incidents that led to the death of Michael Causer.
Pride in Sofia could be a "step forward" for Bulgaria
The Rainbow Friendship Rally that will take place on Sunday in Sofia could serve "as a step forward in attitudes of acceptance and tolerance in Bulgarian society," a leading commentator has said.
Blogger Perez Hilton apologises for homophobic abuse
Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton has apologised for calling Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am a faggot.














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