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October 16, 2013

Anti-gay marriage MP Nadine Dorries comes bottom in deputy speaker race

Conservative MP Nadine Dorries, who rallied against the same-sex marriage act, has come last in the contest to replace Nigel Evans as one of the House of Commons’ deputy speakers.

October 16, 2013

Service to be held for father killed while walking across America in memory of dead gay son

A service is to be held on Thursday for Joe Bell, who tragically died whilst walking across America to raise awareness of bullying after his gay son committed suicide.

October 16, 2013

US: North Carolina official accepts same-sex marriage applications despite ban

A county official in the US state of North Carolina has accepted applications for marriage certificates from several same-sex couples.

October 16, 2013

Terrence Higgins Trust launches first ever Supper Club at Home sponsored by PinkNews

Terrence Higgins Trust has launched its first ever Supper Club At Home fundraising campaign sponsored by PinkNews.

October 16, 2013

Uganda’s ethics minister threatens to ban charities for supporting gay rights

Ugandan State Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo has revealed he wants to shut down all non-governmental organisations who support LGBT rights, saying that “they want this country to be in tatters”.

October 16, 2013

Lesbian and Gay Foundation receives award for gonorrhoea poster

Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) has been honoured for its sexual health advocacy work.

October 16, 2013

Russia ‘regrets’ homophobic graffiti attack on Dutch diplomat’s Moscow home

Russia's foreign ministry has expressed regret after a Dutch diplomat was beaten up in Moscow – with the attackers scrawling the letters "LGBT" on a mirror.

October 16, 2013

Eminem’s new single ‘Rap God’ condemned for its homophobic lyrics

Eminem’s latest single has been criticised for containing several lines of aggressive, homophobic lyrics.

October 16, 2013

London HIV charity runs fundraising Christmas cookery classes

London HIV charity The Food Chain is running corporate Christmas cookery classes to raise money for people living with HIV in the capital.

October 16, 2013

Catholic bishops describe Malta’s civil unions bill as ‘novelty’ and warn against gay adoption

Malta’s Catholic bishops have expressed concern over the country’s proposed civil partnership bill, stating “Children should preferably be brought up by their parents, a man and a woman.”