Urban Outfitters denies chairman has homophobic views
The chairman of high street retailer Urban Outfitters has donated thousands of dollars to a homophobic US Senator.
Civil servants to recreate Round Table at Pride
This summer, the Civil Service Rainbow Alliance (CSRA) is making its third appearance at London Pride. Following this year's 'Myths and Fairytales' theme, the CSRA will be dressing up as various knights of the Round Table.
Roman Catholic adoption agency to discriminate against homosexuals through legal loophole
A Roman Catholic adoption agency has said it will not comply with gay equality laws.
EU may rebuke Gambian president over threats against gays
European Union member governments have prepared a statement in response to the President of Gambia's recent threats to gay people.
Dublin shows its Pride at 25 years of progress
Dublin's 25th Gay Pride festival opens tonight with a launch party to mark the beginning of the ten day festival taking place in the George on South Great George's street.
Online bids open for a date with Apprentice contestant
The Apprentice finalist Alex Wotherspoon has put himself up for auction on a charity website. Gay men have a chance, alongside everyone else, of bidding for a night out with the ex-model.
Canadian lesbian poet wins prestigious book prize
A lesbian writer has been awarded the Trillium book prize for best poetry book. The Canadian poet Rachel Zolf won the award, as well as $10,000 (£5,010) prize money, for her book Human Resources.
Pop icon George Michael may retire to "quieter life"
George Michael may be turning his back on the music business after concerts this summer. The 44-year-old pop star has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Lesbian Vampire Killers movie angers campaigners
An online group called Angry Lesbians has said it is outraged at a film that they say is "derogatory" to lesbians and women is being made.
Norway's gay marriage law also grants new parental rights
New legislation on same-sex marriage approved by the Norwegian parliament yesterday also extends parenting rights for gay and lesbian couples.
Lesbian parents get new rights in New South Wales
The rights of lesbian parents in New South Wales, Australia have been expanded under laws passed by the state government.
Comedy, music and literature at Europe's biggest lesbian event
Tickets for the York Lesbian Arts Festival (YLAF) 2008, Europe's biggest lesbian event, are on sale. The four day event returns to York this October.
Brazilian President calls homophobia a "perverse disease"
The president of Brazil has become the first nation leader to launch a conference with the sole purpose of promoting gay equality.
No date set for Irish civil partnerships legislation
Despite delays in bringing forward a bill to legalise civil unions in the Republic of Ireland, a draft version has been circulated to government departments.
Red Ribbon Award 2008 winners announced
The United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS have announced the 25 winners of the Red Ribbon Award 2008.
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