Russia: LGBT teachers forced out of schools because of their sexuality
Two LGBT teachers in Russia were forced out of the schools where they worked because of their sexuality, it has been alleged.
Critics warn ‘Right Behind Gay Footballers’ slogan relies on ‘innuendo’ about gay sex
The “Right Behind Gay Footballers” campaign by Stonewall and Paddy Power is relying on "sexualised innuendo and stereotypes about gay men" – according to the group Football v Homophobia.
Filming begins on Alan Turing biopic with Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightley
The Imitation Game, a biopic about gay World War II codebreaker Alan Turing which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley, began principal photography in the UK this week.
US: Two Republican lawmakers to defy New Jersey Governor and vote for equal marriage
Two Republican lawmakers in the US state of New Jersey have said that they will go against the wishes of Governor Chris Christie, and vote for an equal marriage measure when it comes to the state.
James Franco hits back at media speculation about him being gay by kissing a man
Just a week after saying "I wish I was gay", James Franco has addressed rumours about his sexuality by posting a series of fake paparazzi photographs on his Instagram in which he is kissing and holding hands with another man.
Gary Lineker to wear anti-homophobia rainbow laces on Match of the Day
Gary Lineker has requested a pair of rainbow laces so he can wear them on Saturday night's Match of the Day in support of a campaign against homophobia in football.
UK Government: No plans to extend the HPV vaccine to gay men
The Department of Health says it has no plans to extend the HPV vaccine to young gay men - HPV can cause cervical, penile, anal and throat cancers.
UK: Anti-gay Christian B&B couple receive death threats and website hacked with porn
Two Christian guest house owners who prevented a gay couple from staying in one of their double bedrooms claim they have been the victims of abuse and have even had their website corrupted with porn.
US: Four state National Guards refuse to enrol same-sex couples for benefits despite Pentagon directive
Four US state National Guards have said they will not follow a Pentagon directive to enrol same-sex couples in benefit programs, all citing their state-wide bans on equal marriage.
Obama named ‘hero of Russia’s gay rights movement’ by The Moscow Times
President Barack Obama has been named one of Russia’s top gay rights heroes by The Moscow Times.
