Dutch prime minister calls gay Srebrenica comments 'disgraceful'
Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende has attacked a retired US Army general for claiming that the Srebrenica massacre was partly caused by allowing out gay soldiers.
Gay soldiers remain in custody after White House stunt
Two gay soldiers who chained themselves to the White House fence remain in custody today. Lt Dan Choi and Captain Jim Pietrangelo interrupted a sedate march against the military gay ban in Washington DC yesterday for the act of civil disobedience.
Australian government withdraws non-specified gender status
The Australian government has changed its mind about awarding a gender activist a status of "gender not specified".
'Bully' jailed for attacking gay teenager
A 19-year-old who subjected a gay teenager to homophobic abuse before robbing him has been jailed for two and a half years.
US general blames out gay soldiers in part for Srebrenica massacre
A US Army general has provoked anger from the Dutch for claiming that allowing out gay soldiers to serve in the Dutch military helped lead to a failure to prevent the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Gay soldier Dan Choi chains himself to White House fence
US Army Lt Dan Choi chained himself to the White House fence on Thursday afternoon to protest over the ban on out gay soldiers. The Iraq veteran interrupted a rally organised by comedian Kathy Griffin and Human Rights Campaign at Freedom Plaza in Washington DC.
New Jersey campaigners will return to court for gay marriage
Gay marriage campaigners in the US state of New Jersey have announced they will go back to court to fight for the right. A bill failed 20-14 votes in the Senate in January.
Florida debates gay adoption ban
Lawmakers in the US state of Florida debated the ban on gay couples adopting for the first time in 33 years. Amendments were introduced in both the House and the Senate on Tuesday although both were withdrawn before a vote.
Gay protection loophole allowed Catholic adoption appeal
The Catholic adoption agency which won a legal victory over gay couples won its case through a loophole designed to protect gay organisations.
London protest will call for release of gay Malawi couple
A protest will be held in central London next week to call for the release of two gay men arrested for having gay sex in Malawi.
Thief jailed for five years for preying on gay community
A Sussex man who targeted gay people has been jailed for five years for burglary. Nicholas Rowell, 44, was already serving a five-year jail term for burglary when he escaped from an open prison in June last year.
Kathy Griffin to lead rally against Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Comedian and gay rights advocate Kathy Griffin is to lead a rally tomorrow in Washington DC to protest about the US military's ban on out gay soldiers.
Gay man beaten by chatroom robbers
A Leicestershire gay man was beaten by robbers who tricked him into meeting them in a park. The 50-year-old victim had gone to a park in Colts Close, Burbage, at about 8pm on Sunday March 14th, after agreeing to meet someone on an internet forum.
Catholic adoption agency wins right to appeal gay parents case
Updated The last Catholic adoption agency to refuse to serve gay couples has won its High Court appeal. Terry Sanderson, president of the National Secular Society, warned that the decision could reverse other gay rights rulings.
General Petraeus supports review of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
General David Petraeus, the Commander of the United States Central Command, has said that he supports a review of the US ban on out gay soldiers.
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