US: Indiana House votes to remove civil unions from proposed same-sex marriage ban
Politicians in the US state of Indiana have voted narrowly to remove a clause from a bill to ban same-sex marriage which would have also banned civil unions.
Broadcaster Alice Arnold: It would be ‘bizarre’ to boycott the Sochi Winter Olympics
Former Radio 4 newsreader Alice Arnold says it would be “bizarre” to boycott the Winter Olympics over Russia’s position on gay rights.
Former UKIP donor takes out newspaper ad to say: You cannot be ‘homophobic’
A former donor to UKIP has inexplicably responded to a Times columnist's article condemning a Russian anti-gay law, by taking out an advert in the Telegraph and claiming that homophobia does not exist.
Gay journalist undergoes brain surgery after hate attack in New York
A journalist who suffered a violent homophobic assault on a New York street requires further surgery.
Ellie Goulding ‘won’t play in Russia’ over gay propaganda law
Ellie Goulding has said she won't perform in Russia any time soon, due to the country's poor gay rights record and homophobic legislation.
Ugandan President tells angry MPs: People are born gay just like albinos
President Yoweri Museveni will reportedly only sign Uganda’s anti-gay bill into law if he has proof that gay people are ‘made’ and ‘not born’ into their sexuality.
Coca Cola pulls plug on ad campaign that banned the word ‘gay’
Coca-Cola has pulled the plug on a 'virtual coke' website after a row erupted over the site filtering the word "gay".
Labour councillor investigated over accusations of homophobic abuse towards fellow politician
A top Labour councillor in Rochdale is being investigated over claims that he shouted homophobic abuse at a fellow councillor.
Manchester police branded ‘institutionally homophobic’ in damning report
Greater Manchester Police is “still an institutionally racist, sexist, homophobic and disablist organisation”, a report has claimed.
Church of England: Bishops unable to reach consensus on gay blessings
The bishops of the Church of England have deferred any decision on allowing blessings for same-sex marriages until next month.
