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Soldiers cannot be openly gay in the US military (Photo: US Army)

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.

Dan Choi chained to the White House fence

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.

Norrie mAy-welby was devastated at losing hir no-gender certificate

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".

The teenager was jailed for robbery

'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.

General Sheehan claimed gay soldiers were part of the problem

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.

Dan Choi chained himself to the White House fence

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.

Gay marriage campaigners will return to court

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.

Gay couples in Florida cannot adopt (Photo: D Sharon Pruitt)

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 Amendments were introduced in both the House and the Senate on Tuesday although both were withdrawn before a vote.

The ruling may allow other Catholic agencies to reopen

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.

The couple are awaiting a verdict

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.

Nicholas Rowell was jailed for five years

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 urged gay fans to join the march

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.

Police are appealing for witnesses

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.

The charity won its High Court case

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.

The ban bars soldiers from being open about their sexuality

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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