Survey by GLAAD shows drop in LGBT representation on US television
Fewer gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender characters are part of the new US TV season compared to last year, LGBT media advocacy group GLAAD has revealed.
NOW: Video celebrates 25 years of National Coming Out Day
A video posted today by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), celebrates 25 years of National Coming Out Day.
Jamaica: Murdered transgender teen’s house firebombed
Four individuals living in the former home of murdered transgender teenager Dwayne Jones have escaped unharmed after a firebomb attack on the building.
Tony Abbott hints at allowing Australian MPs a conscience vote on equal marriage
Australia’s Prime Minister is keeping his options open on giving MPs a potential conscience vote on equal marriage - although Tony Abbott remains opposed to the reform.
Home Affairs Select Committee slams government on LGBT asylum policy
The Home Affairs Select Committee says LGBT asylum seekers are still being ordered to "prove" their sexuality and Chairman Keith Vaz has strongly criticised the practice.
Harrison Ford again defends Ender’s Game film: ‘I wrestled with whether to take the part’
Harrison Ford has again defended the Ender's Game film, which received heavy criticism because of the anti-gay views of Orson Scott Card, writer of the book on which the film was based.
AFC Wimbledon joins Football Fans against Homophobia campaign
AFC Wimbledon has become the first football club in Britain to join the Football Fans against Homophobia campaign, which aims to take a stand against discrimination in football.
NOW: Gay boxer Orlando Cruz to wear rainbow shorts against homophobia
Gay boxer Orlando Cruz is to wear rainbow shorts in protest against homophobia in a fight in Las Vegas on Saturday.
UK: Boxer Tyson Fury to be investigated for anti-gay tweets
Boxer Tyson Fury is to be investigated for making homophobic and expletive-strewn comments on his Twitter account
Cyprus: Penal code amended to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
The government in the Republic of Cyprus has amended the penal code of the country in order to protect people from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
