Burundi MPs vote to criminalise same-sex acts ahead of UN appeal
An African nation has become the latest to criminalise homosexual acts, just weeks before France will plead for universal decriminalisation at the UN.
Gay Mayor of Paris distances himself from Socialist party infighting
The French Socialist party has been left in chaos following the narrow victory by Martine Aubry in the election for leadership.
104 retired US top brass call for end to ban on gays in the military
Former general and admirals in the United States Armed Forces have called on the current policy that discriminates against gays and lesbians serving be overturned.
Harvie promises to strengthen Scottish Greens as he takes leadership role
Patrick Harvie made history last week when he became the first openly bisexual person to lead a political party in the UK.
MPs follow Barack and look to the internet to reach voters
And the winner is …. John Hutton. He may not be the most exciting of Cabinet ministers, but the Defence Secretary's web presence has been judged to be the best designed.
South African gays picket Human Rights Commission over 'hate speech' article
Gay rights advocates in South Africa have attacked the country's Human Rights Commission for failing to comment on the case of a columnist who wrote a homophobic newspaper article.
Homophobic church advert criticised by advertising standards body
An advert placed in a local paper in Northern Ireland by Sandown Free Presbyterian Church ahead of this summer's Pride event in Belfast breached the Advertising Standards Authority code.
Trans people will get two ID cards under government plans
People who are in the process of gender reassignment will be able to apply for two ID cards, it has been revealed.
Video: Turkey slaughter backdrop for Sarah Palin's bizarre interview
She electrified the Republican party base during the US Presidential elections with her hunting and shooting hockey mom persona.
MEPs ask Commission if gay asylum seekers should be returned to Iran
Members of the European parliament have intervened in the case of a gay man from Iran who was reportedly refused asylum in Cyprus on the grounds of his sexual orientation.
80% of kids believe in God, survey into faith bullying reveals
A national charity has drawn attention to the widespread bullying children face because of their religious beliefs.
Obama to nominate Hillary Clinton as US Secretary of State
An aide to Barack Obama's transition team has told reporters in the US that Hillary Clinton has agreed to be his nominee for US Secretary of State. An announcement is expected next week.
Tatchell slams police and Home Office over homophobic performer Bounty Killer
Gay rights activist Peter Tatchell has said that the Metropolitan police would cancel a concert in London by a reggae artist notorious for his homophobic lyrics if there was a riot.
Harvey Milk would have forced more action on AIDS, claims Sean Penn
The actor who plays gay politician Harvey Milk in a biopic to be released in the UK next year has said that his death left the community less able to push for action on AIDS.
Equality bill survives pruning of Queen's Speech that could spell early election
The government has dropped two planned bills and merged several others that had been announced in the draft Queen's Speech earlier this year.
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