Deputy First Minister to attend Glasgow Pride
The Deputy First Minister of Scotland has announced that she will address Glasgow's pride rally. Nicola Sturgeon who is also the Health and Wellbeing Secretary in the Scottish Government will join the marchers as the pride parade culminates in George Square.
Same-sex marriage advocates protest in Ireland
Advocates of same-sex civil marriage in Ireland made their voices heard at rallies in the capital Dublin and in Cork, Galway and Waterford on Saturday.
Inequality for same-sex couples in different EU nations is "cause for concern"
The European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency has said that greater legislative protection and wider support within the EU is required for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans citizens.
Gay blood ban is lawful, says Finnish official
The Finnish Red Cross policy of banning men who have sex with men from donating blood should not be considered unlawful.
Silence from Heinz as MPs object to gay kiss ban
A group of MPs have signed an early day motion condemning food manufacturer Heinz for withdrawing a TV advert featuring a same-sex kiss.
Former minister facing another sodomy accusation
A leading opposition politician in Malaysia temporarily took refuge in the Turkish embassy in Kuala Lumpur yesterday after his assistant accused him of sodomy.
Congress holds first hearing on transgender discrimination
The United States Congress held its first ever hearings on transgender issues last week. The two openly gay members of the House of Representatives testified alongside transgender professionals.
US Army discharges openly gay sergeant after TV appearance
A 30-year-old army medic who became the first American active-duty gay service member to speak on television about life in the army as a gay man has been discharged.
Final fundraising for out of hours sexual health clinic
Gay revellers will be asked to put their hand in their pocket to raise funds for the doctors, nurses and testing kits for the first year of the UK's only weekend and evening sexual health clinic at Pride London this Saturday.
Indian activists march in Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata
More than a thousand people took to the streets of three major Indian cities to celebrate Pride this weekend.
Homophobia questions may be added to British Crime Survey
A Home Office minister has said the department is considering adding new questions to the British Crime Survey after a Stonewall report indicated that many homophobic incidents go unreported.
Barclays to sponsor gay and lesbian networking event
A major financial institution will sponsor the main summer event by professional gay networking group Village Drinks.
Urban Outfitters denies chairman has homophobic views
The chairman of high street retailer Urban Outfitters has donated thousands of dollars to a homophobic US Senator.
One million commemorate Stonewall Riots in New York
The largest of the pride celebrations in the United States, more than one million people attended yesterday's gay pride parade in New York, which commemorates the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots.
Chace Crawford denies gay relationship with Gossip Girls co-star
In the latest round of rumours that Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford is gay (this batch linking him to co-star Ed Westwick), the young heartthrob's publicist has issued a statement to Us Weekly that Crawford is 100 percent straight.
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