US ban on gays in the military "not first" on President-elect Obama's priority list
A group that campaigns to repeal a ban on openly gay, lesbian and bisexual people serving in the US Armed Forces has said it does not expect the new Obama administration to deal with the issue as soon as it takes power.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Curb Your Enthusiasm star "proud to be a black woman, and proud to be gay"
Comedian Wanda Sykes has spoken publicly of her pride at being a black lesbian.
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.
Governor Schwarzenegger predicts Supreme Court will overturn Prop 8
The Governor of California has said that the state Supreme Court was right to rule a ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.
Court setback for Russian gay activists over ban on Tambov march
Courts in the Russian region of Tambov have rejected futher action aganist a homophobic politician and dismissed a ban on a gay rights march.
UN General Assembly will hear plea for end to LGBT discrimination
Next month's meeting of the United Nations General Assembly will make history when a declaration against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will be presented.
HIV vaccine trial did not prevent infections
The clinical trial of a HIV vaccine in the US has found that it does not lower the risk of acquiring HIV, and in some cases may actually increase the risk of contracting the infection.
New exhibition documents homophobia at Riga Pride
A photographic exhibition in Glasgow featuring images from the disrupted Riga Pride 2008 is a "shocking" reminder of the hate, intolerance and violence still existing in Europe.
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.
Gay rappers mock homophobe Trick Trick over faggot comments
A rapper who said he doesn't want "faggot money" has provoked a furious reaction from gay hip hop stars.
Norwegian bishops consider special liturgy for gay couples
The Church of Norway has yet to decide if it should create a new liturgy for same-sex couples. From January gays and lesbians will be able to have a full civil marriage.
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