Video: Anti-gay preacher arrested in Basildon after ‘homophobic remarks’
A christian preacher was arrested by police in Basildon town centre on suspicion of making homophobic remarks while giving a sermon.
Brighton: Trial of drag queen glassed in gay bar adjourned
A court hears that a drag queen in Brighton was left with permanent scaring after being glassed in the face.
Azerbaijan: First ever gay pride ‘mini rally’ held in country capital with no arrests or harassment
In what is believed to be the first ever pride celebration in Azerbaijan, a group of gay marchers recently paraded a "mini rally" through the capital city Baku, with no arrests, reports of harassment, or violence at the demonstration.
Russia: Film about gay love approved by culture ministry and awarded two prizes despite anti-gay laws
Russian film critics have commended the bravery of a film about two men falling in love for standing against anti-gay "propaganda" laws, after it was both approved release by the country's culture ministry and awarded two prizes at separate film festivals.
Simon Cowell: ‘I wish I had been born gay’
Simon Cowell has joked that he would have been richer if he’d dated men because the women in his life have cost him so much money.
US: Pennsylvania judge orders clerk to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples
A Pennsylvania judge has ordered a Philadelphia clerk to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
New inquiry for RAF fireman who killed himself after gay sex
Detectives have reopened an investigation into the death of a young Scottish RAF firefighter who committed suicide after having sex with a man and had struggled with his sexuality.
US Catholic Archbishop: Satan is responsible for gays marrying and having anal sex
The Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has said that Satan is the source of marriage equality and sodomy, claiming that "many evil forces have set their sights on the dissolution of marriage."
Turkey: First ever openly gay mayoral candidate announces bid
A Turkish man who studied in the United States is aiming to become the first openly gay person to hold public office in Turkey.
South Africa: Gay couple attacked and called ‘fags’ after leaving nightclub
A gay man and his boyfriend have been attacked by a gang in a suburb north west of Johannesburg.
