President-elect Obama challenged over HIV civil rights abuses
An LGBT civil rights group has urged the new President of the United States to tackle inequalities faced by people living with HIV and AIDS.
Obama nominates former rival Hillary Clinton as US Secretary of State
Today saw a moment of healing for the Democratic party when US President-elect Barack Obama formally nominated Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
HIV charity questions government spending on international AIDS relief
A charity that provides financial help to people in poverty living with HIV and AIDS in the UK has questioned why the government is proposing to spend £6 billion on international HIV projects.
Be aware of HIV say gay MPs
Two government ministers have appealed to the gay community to increase awareness of HIV. A new Terrence Higgins Trust campaign targeting undiagnosed HIV+ gay men was launched today, World AIDS Day.
Britain's £15m support for change in direction on AIDS in South Africa
The UK's International Development Minister travelled to Johannesburg last week to offer the new South African Health Minister, Barbara Hogan, direct support as she embarks upon a new drive to tackle the HIV epidemic.
Gays in Haiti show their Pride during AIDS march
A small group of men openly declared their homosexuality during a protest in Haiti at the weekend.
Obama to name Clinton and Jones in new national security team
The President-elect of the United States is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State later today when he names his national security team.
UK leads the global AIDS fight says Prime Minister
The Prime Minister has marked World AIDS Day with a statement of support for the fight against the disease worldwide.
MEPs call for worldwide action on AIDS
Leading members of the European Parliament are calling on leaders at all levels of society to support existing commitments to strengthen vulnerable communities.
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.
Trevor Phillips: "We can't allow a spiral of silence on homophobic bullying to continue"
Last night a charity that works with the victims of homophobic and transphobic bullying was honoured with a parliamentary reception.
'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.
Obama transition team denies he will delay ending gay military ban
A spokesperson for US President-elect Barack Obama has said that no decisions had been made about the strategy or timing of an attempt to end the ban on openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people serving in the country's Armed Forces.
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.'
Serbian government funds LGBT information website
The Ministry of Culture in Serbia has given financial support to an online news website dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgender population within the country
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