Turkey: Court bans access to gay dating app Grindr as a ‘protection measure’
A Criminal Court in Turkey has issued a countrywide "protection measure" which blocks access to the popular gay dating app Grindr.
Obama was ‘energised and inspired’ by Russian gay activists at G20 meet in St Petersburg
As President Obama met with nine LGBT activists during his trip to St Petersburg for the G20 summit earlier this month, he was so "energised intellectually and inspired" by their talks, the meeting lasted twice as long as expected.
US: Pastor had sex with teen boys whilst praying ‘to help them gain ‘sexual purity’ in the eyes of God
A pastor in the US state of Iowa was arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation after several victims said he had sexual contact with them when they were teenagers to help them gain "sexual purity", in the eyes of God.
Nick Clegg: I hope equal marriage in England and Wales will inspire those without such rights worldwide
Speaking at an LGBT event in Parliament this evening, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, gave an impassioned speech, and said now that England and Wales has equal marriage, the focus should move to the treatment of LGBT people in Russia.
Comment: Is the Western coverage of Russian LGBT issues missing the positive angle?
Paul Canning writes on the LGBT situation in Russia, questioning Western coverage of issues in the country such as a new anti-gay law.
Sherlock star Andrew Scott to star in gay Welsh mining film ‘Pride’
Sherlock actor Andrew Scott has joined the cast of gay comedy drama film Pride, directed by Matthew Warchus.
US: Radio caller asked not to call in again after sounding off about Macklemore equal marriage song
A radio host was surprised when a caller phoned his station to sound off about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's equal marriage themed song, Same Love.
Amnesty urges Zambia to drop charges against two men accused of having sex ‘against the order nature’
The human rights organisation Amnesty International has urged Zambia to drop charges against a gay couple "charged with the offence of sodomy or having sex against the order of nature" and release them from prison unconditionally.
Man in Lancashire ‘flipped’ and attacked his ex-girlfriend for having an affair with a woman
A 25-year-old man in Accrington, Lancashire "flipped" and attacked his ex-girlfriend after finding out she was having an affair with another woman.
Rugby star Stuart Reardon: Anti-gay laws in Russia ‘disgusting’ but I don’t support a boycott of Sochi
Professional rugby league player and model Stuart Reardon has spoken out against anti-gay laws in Russia, but says that he does not support a boycott of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, because he thinks athletes should not be punished.
