Gays write to Russian president about governor's homophobic outburst
Gay rights activists in Russia have written a letter to the President of the Russian Federation in an attempt to put pressure on the government to prosecute the homophobic governor of Tambov.
Gay MEP welcomes "excellent" EU report on gay discrimination
The European Parliament's Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights has congratulated the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency on a new report that highlights discrimination.
Gay Christian group denounces breakaway Anglicans
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) has strongly criticised the formation of an Anglican group hostile to homosexuality.
Did a gay just qualify for the 100m final at US Olympic trials?
An American Christian news service's blanket policy of replacing all uses of the word "gay" with "homosexual" has backfired in embarrassing fashion.
EU report highlights discrimination in Malta
Maltese law discriminates against the lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals, according to a report drawn up by an EU agency.
Retired general questions McCain's military experience
John McCain’s campaign has said it is "outraged" by remarks from retired General Wesley Clark that the Republican Presidential hopeful lacks command experience.
Rosie O'Donnell denies breakup and "outs" gossip columnist
Big gay Rosie O’Donnell gave original gossip girl, 90-year-old Cindy Adams, a taste of her own medicine. And she didn’t chase it with a spoonful of sugar!
Mitt Romney in the frame for Vice Presidential nomination
While Democratic eyes seem peeled solely on whether Barack Obama will name Hillary Clinton his Vice Presidential running mate for a so called "dream ticket," one name keeps getting repeated over and over again in John McCain circles: Mitt Romney.
Rowan Williams condemns "breakaway" Anglicans
The row over the acceptance of gay clergy continues as an aide to the Archbishop of Canterbury accused Anglicans who gathered in Jerusalem last week of "becoming a Protestant sect."
Same-sex marriage advocates protest in Ireland
Advocates of same-sex civil marriage in Ireland made their voices heard at rallies in the capital Dublin and in Cork, Galway and Waterford on Saturday.
Inequality for same-sex couples in different EU nations is "cause for concern"
The European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency has said that greater legislative protection and wider support within the EU is required for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans citizens.
Gay blood ban is lawful, says Finnish official
The Finnish Red Cross policy of banning men who have sex with men from donating blood should not be considered unlawful.
Former minister facing another sodomy accusation
A leading opposition politician in Malaysia temporarily took refuge in the Turkish embassy in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after his assistant accused him of sodomy.
Congress holds first hearing on transgender discrimination
The United States Congress held its first ever hearings on transgender issues last week. The two openly gay members of the House of Representatives testified alongside transgender professionals.
US Army discharges openly gay sergeant after TV appearance
A 30-year-old army medic who became the first American active-duty gay service member to speak on television about life in the army as a gay man has been discharged.
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