Bishops decide against church weddings for Norwegian gays
The bishops of Norway's state church have ruled that there will be no weddings in church for gay and lesbian couples.
MEPs want EU countries to recognise same-sex partnerships
European Parliamentarians are urging EU-wide recognition of same-sex partnerships or marriages created in member states.
Poll shows increased support for gay marriage ban in California
A ballot proposition that would remove the right of same-sex couples to get married in California appears to be gaining support.
McCain ignores gay adoption in letter to campaigners
The Republican candidate for President of the United States has declined to say how he would protect families headed by lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans Americans.
Russia may permit first gay march 500km from Moscow
Gay rights activists in Russia have managed to secure permission to hold a picket against a homophobic politician in the city of Tambov.
INTERVIEW: Twigg backs Labour initiative to encourage more LGBT MPs
Stephen Twigg's place in British political history was assured on May 1st 1997. He was the young out gay Labour candidate who beat Michael Portillo in Enfield Southgate.
United Nations calls on UK to stop discrimination against LGBT teens
A United Nations committee has called on the UK to take "urgent measures" to fight intolerance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans young people.
Health minister took Mandelson to hospital after emergency call to Downing St
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson called the Prime Minister's office to seek help after he fell ill on Sunday night, it has emerged.
Rebellion against Gordon Brown declared over as credit crisis worsens
The Prime Minister was given a rousing reception at last night's meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party.
Obama's gay rights stance gets Drew Barrymore's vote
A Hollywood actress has said she is backing the Democratic nominee for President of the United States after she heard him talk about equality for gay and lesbian people.
11,000 same-sex weddings in Califonia since legalisation
New research published in Los Angeles today has revealed that estimated 11,000 same-sex couples have married in California in the first three months since gay weddings were ruled legal in the state.
We are homophobic says Lithuanian minister
A senior politician in Lithuania has spoken frankly about the lack of acceptance of gay people in the country.
Cameron carries out mini shadow cabinet reshuffle
Greg Clark will become a member of the Shadow Cabinet, it has been announced. The MP for Tunbridge Wells will shadow the new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.
Stonewall Awards attract top names to V&A ceremony
Organisers of the UK's most prestigious gay awards have said that more than half of the nominees have indicated they will attend, more than a month before the ceremony.
Mandelson to undergo surgery just days after taking office
The new Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform is to have surgery later today to remove a kidney stone.
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