UK: Trans police officer sues force after she had to ‘out’ herself over police radio
A transgender police officer is suing her force after she allegedly had to "out" herself over a police radio system.
San Francisco backs out of historic Russian commemoration event following pressure from LGBT groups
San Francisco has cancelled plans for a ceremony recognising the Russian Navy for its assistance in fighting a huge fire in the US city in 1863, allegedly due to pressure from several gay rights activists.
US: Utah equal marriage ban challenged in new lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed challenging the US state of Utah's ban on equal marriage.
US: Oregon to immediately recognise out-of-state same-sex marriages
Gay couples married out of state will now be able to have their marriages recognised in the state of Oregon, where equal marriage is still banned.
Brazil: Proposed bill would allow church to discriminate against gay couples
A bill has been proposed in Brazil to protect religious organisations which refuse to perform same-sex marriages.
BBC Nolan viewer: I would rather die than take a blood transfusion from a gay person
A viewer of the Northern Irish BBC Nolan Show last night text in to say they would rather die than take a blood transfusion from a gay person.
EC report criticises EU applicants Turkey, Kosovo and Serbia on LGBT rights
A European Commission report detailing the nature of LGBT rights in several countries looking to join the European Union has criticised Macedonia, Montenegro and Turkey.
Chile: Four men convicted of six-hour Neo-Nazi killing of gay man
Four men have been convicted for the killing of Daniel Zamudio, a gay Chilean man who died following the Neo-Nazi attack last year.
New Zealand: Tribunal allows church to prevent gay man from becoming priest
A tribunal in New Zealand has ruled in favour of a church that refused to allow a gay man to become a priest.
LGBT rights supporters encouraged to wear purple for spirit day
LGBT rights supporters across the world are to update their social media profiles, and wear purple, in support of Spirit Day.
