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.
Dating site backs down over heterosexuals-only policy
A popular dating site has agreed to set up a separate site for gay and lesbians after setting a lawsuit out of court.
Video: Faggot, I kill every one of them
Gay hate singer Bounty Killer is seen in this video boasting of wanting to murder gay and lesbian people.
Dutch men responsible for homophobic attacks police figures reveal
A new system for reporting hate crimes in The Netherlands has found that the vast majority of homophobic attacks are carried out by native Dutch men.
US braces itself for Day Without A Gay protest against marriage discrimination
The passing of a ballot measures banning gay marriage in California, Florida and Arizona earlier this month has led to a new surge in activism across the US, sometimes referred to as Stonewall 2.0.
Two charged with murder of gay teenager Michael Causer
Two teenagers denied the murder of Michael Causer when they appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning.
California Supreme Court grants review of challenges to gay marriage ban
The California Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case filed by supporters of gay marriage challenging the validity of Proposition 8.
President-elect Obama promises to back gay rights legislation
The next President of the United States has published a comprehensive list of action he will take on gay rights.
Indian police accused of "social cleansing" after another attack on trans community
Police in Bangalore reportedly forced about 100 transgender people from their homes last week, the latest in a pattern of harassment.
Transgender Day of Remembrance will be marked with services and hope
The 9th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance will be marked across the UK on Sunday. There will be a ceremony at Dragon Hall in London's Covent Garden.
Met police defend decision not to ban homophobic performer
London's police service has been criticised by gay rights activists for allowing a concert by a notoriously homophobic singer to go ahead in the city this weekend.
Trans murder must be investigated properly says US gay rights group
America's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organisation has drawn attention to the murder of a transgender woman.
Red Cross tactics attacked as gay blood tribunal hears closing submission
The Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Tribunal has finished its hearings into the ban on men who have sex with men donating blood and will now consider the thousands of pages of evidence.
Stonewall announces recruitment process for expert trustees
People with experience of a range of areas from PR to finance are being encouraged to become involved with Stonewall as trustees.
Nepal's highest court confirms full rights for LGBT people
A Nepali MP has said his "eyes were filled with tears" when he read the full written decision of the country's Supreme Court on LGBT rights.
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