Catholic and Orthodox bishops enthuse about the joys of (heterosexual) marriage
Roman Catholic and Orthodox bishops have issued a statement about the importance of marriage - for heterosexuals.
Police ask gays to help find escaped child murderer
Lincolnshire police have asked gay people to be on the lookout for a 48-year-old man who escaped from North Sea Camp last month.
Sweden's highest court rejects same-sex marriage case
A gay couple who got married in Canada should not be regarded as a married couple under Swedish law, a court has ruled.
Which MEPs are supporting civil partnerships recognition?
Here is a recent list of MEPs that are backing a written declaration on civil partnerships. If it is signed by more than 50% of MEPs it will be adopted as a resolution.
Three men bailed over homophobic abuse at Tottenham game
Police in Portsmouth investigating indecent chanting at a football match have questioned three more people.
One small step for gays at Hong Kong's first Pride march
More than 1,000 people took part in the first officially sanctioned gay Pride event in Hong Kong on Saturday. It was organised by a coalition of HIV organisations and LGBT groups.
Can you help vulnerable gay teenagers this Christmas?
The Albert Kennedy Trust helps lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people who do not live in accepting, supportive and caring homes.
Former police officer arrested in 'rainbow maniac' serial killer case
A retired state police sergeant has been arrested in Brazil in connection with the murders of 13 gay men in Sao Paulo.
Lithuanian MPs vote to "protect" minors from homosexuality
Gay people in Lithuania have expressed concern that a new law will lead to a ban on gay activities. The Lithuanian parliament accepted amendments to the law on the protection of minors last week.
Human rights groups urge countries to support UN gay rights statement
More than 60 nations from across the world are supporting a statement on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.
Gay "cure" policeman's employment tribunal backed by Christians
A Christian policeman who was sacked after he sent emails at work suggesting homosexualityis sinful is to take Norfolk Police to an employment tribunal.
Rufus Wainwright not a gay marriage supporter but criticises Prop 8
Gay star Rufus Wainwright reveals that he's not a gay marriage supporter, but argues against Proposition 8.
Singer, Wainwright, has told the New York Press"Oddly enough, I’m actually not a huge gay marriage supporter."
PFLAG launches safe schools training for parents and LGBT allies
An advocacy and support group for the families and friends of lesbian and gay people has launched a new community-based safe schools programme.
MEPs call on Vatican to embrace LGBT rights
Members of the European Parliament have called on the Vatican to support a statement on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans rights to be read out at the UN next week.
CPS "rightly proud" of rise in prosecutions for homophobic hate crimes
The Crown Prosecution Service has released new statistics on prosecutions for hate crimes in England and Wales.
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