Pope admits priests 'violated' the rights of children
Pope Benedict XVI has admitted in a speech that certain members of the church “violated rights” of children.
Parents complain after children directed to gay fetish site
A government spokesman has had to apologize after children searching for an educational website were directed to a gay pornography site instead.
Judge overseeing Prop 8 trial 'outed' by US media
Vaughn Walker, the Chief US District Judge overseeing the Proposition 8 trial, has been outed by a leading American newspaper.
New site set to support African HIV/AIDS epidemic
The HIV/AIDS charity (RED) has launched a new online flower service that will help provide AIDS drugs for people living in Africa.
The project, named FLOWE(RED), will sell ethically sources flowers imported from Africa and donate all profits to projects aimed at tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa. Last week saw the launch of its website www.flowered.com
Human rights group urges government to stop gay deportation
Human rights groups have called on the British government to intervene in an asylum case which could see openly gay Alvin Gahimbaze deported to Burundi.
Anne Hathaway left Catholicism after brother came out
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has revealed her family became Episcopalians after her brother came out. She said: "Why should I support an organisation that has a limited view of my beloved brother?"
No gay marriage for Albania
A gay rights law passed in Albania yesterday will outlaw homophobic discrimination but will not allow same-sex marriage, despite support for it from the prime minister.
First investment advisory management unit for gay businesses
Galileo Capital Management has announced the launch of LGBT Capital, the first corporate advisory and investment management unit exclusively for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans market.
Lesbian heiress died from diabetes complications
Casey Johnson, the Johnson & Johnson heiress and financee of Tila Tequila, died from diabetes complications, a coroner said yesterday.
Brazilian general says gay soldiers can't command troops
A Brazilian general told a hearing this week that gay soldiers should not be allowed to command troops because they would be disobeyed by other officers.
Ugandan minister says anti-gay bill is likely to be changed
Uganda's deputy foreign minister Henry Okello Oryem has said his country's anti-homosexuality bill is likely to be changed before it passes into law.
Obama denounces Ugandan anti-gay law at prayer breakfast
US President Barack Obama described a proposed Ugandan law against homosexuality as "odious" at the National Prayer Breakfast today.
Benefits victory for British gay couples in France
British civil partners living in France are now entitled to the same tax and inheritance benefits as their French counterparts. A legal anomaly previously meant they were treated like any other unmarried couple.
Colin Powell says Don't Ask, Don't Tell should be repealed
Former US secretary of state and joint chiefs of staff chairman Colin Powell has said he thinks the military gay ban should be repealed. Powell was previously in favour of the 1993 ban and helped pass the legislation.
Gay animal rights group 'denied place in Sydney Mardi Gras'
An animal rights group have complained they were denied a float at this year's Sydney Mardi Gras. Animal Liberation NSW said it was deemed "not queer enough" to warrant a place in the procession.
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