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October 22, 2013

US: Man who challenged Ohio state ban on recognising same-sex marriage dies aged 47

A man who, along with his husband, challenged the state of Ohio's ban on equal marriage, with a view to having his marriage recognised on his death certificate, has died.

October 22, 2013

French Justice Minister sued by far-right group for labelling them homophobic and racist

France’s Justice Minister Christiane Taubira is facing legal action from the country’s far-right Front National for saying the group is racist and homophobic.

October 22, 2013

Ireland: Gay senator cuts off 40-year-old beard for charity

Irish Senator David Norris shaved his beard - and his head - for the first time in 40 years on Tuesday to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society.

October 22, 2013

Video: Robbie Rogers says he was ‘consumed by fear’ before coming out

Soccer player Robbie Rogers and basketball player Jason Collins took to the stage at the GLSEN Respect Awards on Friday and spoke of their individual coming out stories from earlier this year.

October 22, 2013

Review: Stephen Fry – Out There

Reviewing Stephen's Fry's BBC documentary on homophobia and transphobia for PinkNews.co.uk, James Evans says he was moved to tears on several occasions by the plight of those featured in the programme.

October 22, 2013

South Africa: Man accused of murdering lesbian attended vigil in memory of victim

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder and sexual mutilation of a lesbian in South Africa.

October 22, 2013

Los Angeles: Man sues city over sex cruise operation arrest

A man who was arrested as part of a cruising operation last year is suing the city of Los Angeles.

October 22, 2013

Australian Capital Territory legalises equal marriage

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become Australia's first state to introduce marriage rights for same-sex couples.

October 21, 2013

Ultimate Fighting Championship teams up with HIV awareness charity

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Souther Nevada (The Center), have teamed up to raise awareness of HIV for people under 30.

October 21, 2013

US: Tennessee lawsuit challenges state ban on equal marriage

With the world's media distracted by New Jersey's legalisation of equal marriage today, a lawsuit to challenge the state of Tennessee's ban on equal marriage was also filed today.