Germany gets its first out lesbian cabinet minister
In low key fashion, Germany's new Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks came out this week in a newspaper interview – making her the country's first openly lesbian cabinet member.
Man with two penises causes internet hysteria
A man with two penises who posted a Q&A session on Reddit has become an internet sensation.
Cumbria receives new LGBT community helpline service
A new LGBT helpline has been launched for residents living in Cumbria.
US: No large defections follow Boy Scouts policy change to allow gay members
As the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) opens its ranks to openly gay members, Christian organisations are offering an alternative for those abandoning the organisation.
Duck Dynasty family: ‘We all learned a lot’ from homophobia controversy
The son and wife of Phil Robertson, US TV star who came under fire for homophobia recently, have both said they "learned a lot" from the ordeal.
Activists urge Nigerian President not to sign ‘catastrophic’ and ‘outrageous’ anti-gay law
Campaigners have warned the President of Nigeria against signing a law to further criminalise same-sex marriages with prison terms of up to 14 years.
Bahrain court gives initial approval to gender reassignment for two trans men
Two trans men working for the government in Bahrain have been given initial approval for gender reassignment.
Facebook: It was an ‘error’ to remove photo of two men kissing
Facebook has admitted that its decision to remove an innocuous image of two men kissing was an “error”.
US: Police investigate suspected arson attack on gay club packed with New Year revellers
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack following a fire at a packed gay club on New Year’s Day in the US city of Seattle.
US: TV stations cut away from same-sex wedding atop historic parade float
Multiple television stations cut away from a same-sex wedding which took place in a historic California parade yesterday.
