Australia: New South Wales equal marriage efforts fail as bill is narrowly defeated
A bill to legalise same-sex marriage in the Australian state of New South Wales has failed in a narrow vote of 19 to 21.
US: Texas school refuses allowing trans student to wear a tuxedo in graduation photo
A trans student in Texas was denied being able to wear a tuxedo for his yearbook portrait, prompting the Human Rights Campaign to launch an online petition trying to convince the school to live up to its own non-discrimination policies.
Governor of Hawaii signs equal marriage into law: ‘Another universe is about to change for all time’
The Governor of Hawaii has signed same-sex marriage into law, just a day after the state's Senate gave the legislation for its approval.
UK Parliament to debate gay ‘cure’ therapies next week
A Westminster Hall Debate in the House of Commons on gay conversion therapy will take place on Wednesday 20 November, it has been announced.
London: Activists stage protest outside Commonwealth HQ against ‘Commonwealth homophobia’
Campaigners have staged a protest outside the Commonwealth’s Secretariat building in central London against the presence of anti-gay laws in 80% of Commonwealth countries.
Dubai: Fireman on trial for allegedly accusing colleague of being gay with ‘perverted handshake’
A fireman in Dubai has gone on trial accused of insulting a colleague by "stroking his palm" during a handshake.
BBC to produce film showing how gay campaigners supported the miners in 1984
The BBC is making a drama based on a true story about a group of gay and lesbian activists who raised money to support the miners in 1984.
US: Man justifies attack on lesbian sister by saying her relationship goes against Islam
A Muslim man in Nebraska has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked his own sister and said her same-sex relationship was a disgrace to their family.
Wales: Cathedral archdeacon to investigate allegations of homophobic bullying in ‘spoof script’
The Archdeacon of Llandaff said she is investigating allegations of homophobia after a gay former choir member claimed he was the target of anti-gay bullying by his former colleagues, who put together a spoof script making implicit references and innuendos to his sexuality.
Uganda: Police arrest leading LGBT rights activist Sam Ganafa
Ugandan police have arrested and detained leading LGBT rights activist Sam Ganafa, along with two other guests staying at his home.
