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.
Pakistan bans Bollywood "gay" buddy movie
The High Court in Lahore has issued ban on an Indian film after a petitioner claimed it "propogates homosexuality."
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.
South Korea asks court to retain ban on gays in the military
The government of South Korea has asked the constitutional court to confirm the ban on gays serving in the country's Armed Forces.
LGBT Indians represent "millions of untapped votes" says Nepal's gay MP
An inspirational gay politician on a visit to India said he is shocked that the world's largest democracy denies basic human rights to sexual and gender minorities.
UN urges India to decriminalise homosexual acts as court considers "unnatural sex" ban
The director of the United Nations Development Programme on HIV/AIDS has said that the fight against the disease in India will be helped if homosexual acts are decriminalised.
Malaysian police target gay people in Saturday afternoon raids
More than 70 men were arrested in a series of raids by police in Malaysia. It is reported that Chinese, US and European citizens are among them.
Singapore's first gay protest postponed to allow for bigger event
A small outdoor protest for gay rights due to take place in Singapore next month has been postponed because of the positive response from the gay community.
Indian police accused of brutality against trans community
Bangalore police have been accused of arresting and mistreating more than 40 people at a peaceful demonstration.
Malaysia's Muslims ban lesbian sex and other "masculine behaviour"
An Islamic body in Malaysia has issued a ruling that bans lesbian sex or other "masculine" activities for female Muslims.
Bahrain MP calls for action against homosexuals
The new session of Parliament in the Gulf state of Bahrain began this week with calls for a crackdown on gays.
Judge slams Indian government for calling homosexuality as a disease
The government of India has been challenged in court for calling homosexuality a disease.
Experts predict sharp rise in HIV infections among Hong Kong gays
One third of men who have sex with men could be infected with HIV unless prevention measures work, according to experts in Hong Kong.
Iran declares moratorium on executions of juveniles
A moratorium has been placed on death sentences for people who were under 18 when they committed capital crimes in Iran.
Indian Prime Minister intervenes in gay sex decriminalisation court case
The court case in which the decriminalisation of gay sex in India is being debated took an unexpected turn when the Prime Minister stepped in.
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