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September 3, 2013

Comment: With all eyes on anti-gay Russia, there are three countries with a shocking need for coverage

Paul Canning looks critically at media coverage of the LGBT situation in Russia, highlighting other areas around the globe where hate crimes and violence have also soared, yet where media coverage is still minimal.

September 3, 2013

US: Surge of weddings expected as new leave for same-sex military couples to marry kicks in

Beginning on Tuesday, gay members of the US Military are expected to begin emptying their savings, and taking up newly available leave put in place to allow same-sex couples to travel to a state which allows equal marriage.

September 3, 2013

Mother of Big Brother US contestant who made anti-gay slurs ‘disappointed’ at ‘inappropriate comments’

The mother of a Big Brother US contestant who was heavily criticised for making anti-gay and racist comments, has spoken out to voice her "disappointment" at the comments, but has hit out at CBS network, accusing it of taking advantage of the comments to gain ratings.

September 3, 2013

US radio host: People only accept being gay is not a choice because all gay people are lying about it

A US radio host known for her anti-gay rhetoric has spoken out to claim that the only reason it is now widely accepted that being gay is not a choice is because gay people lie to "say so".

September 3, 2013

US: New couple joins battle for equal marriage in Ohio over death certificate listing

A new plaintiff has joined the lawsuit to have same-sex marriages recognised in the US state of Ohio, despite a ban.

September 3, 2013

Police appeal for information after homophobic graffiti found on Manchester residence

Manchester police are appealing for information after a house in Golborne was found covered in homophobic graffiti.

September 3, 2013

Spain: Doctor to be sued after telling patient she could ‘cure’ his homosexuality

A doctor in Spain is to be sued after telling a young gay man she could "cure" his homosexuality, and that he was "too masculine" to get it into his head that he was gay.

September 3, 2013

Openly gay Hope Powell sacked as England women’s football coach

The openly gay coach of the women's England football team has been sacked following bad results at the Euro 2013 competition, despite becoming known for drastically raising the profile of England women's football.

September 3, 2013

France: Actor Alain Delon says men are meant to ‘woo women’ not ‘pick up guys’

French actor Alain Delon, who was once described as France's answer to James Dean, has said that being gay is against nature, and that men are here to "love a woman" and not to "flirt with or get picked up by guys."

September 3, 2013

Foreign Office confirms David Cameron will raise Russian anti-gay laws with Putin at G20

Prime Minster David Cameron is to raise concerns over Russia's anti-gay laws introduced in June, when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at this week's G20 meeting in St Petersburg.