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August 13, 2013

Olympic Committee member calls for Russia’s anti-gay laws to be respected

Lamine Diack, the President of the International Association of Athletes and member of the International Olympic Committee has said that he thinks there is "no problem whatsoever" with Russia's anti-gay laws.

August 12, 2013

Australia: Treasurer says Kevin Rudd’s commitment to equal marriage may offer political advantage

The ACT Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr, has predicted that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's commitment to introduce same-sex marriage could bring with it a political advantage in several seats in next month's election.

August 12, 2013

US: Pennsylvania Health Department says issue of same-sex marriage licences ‘risks causing serious harm’

The decision by a Pennsylvania county clerk to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples could result in a separation of powers violation which "risks causing serious and limitless harm", a filing by lawers for the state Health Department said on Monday.

August 12, 2013

Russian Interior Ministry confirms that gay rights activists will face arrest during Winter Olympic games

The Russian Interior Ministry, which is responsible for the police, has confirmed that those who break Russia's ban on the promotion of gay lifestyles to minors will face arrest at the Sochi Winter Olympics Games next year.

August 12, 2013

French Sports Minister expresses ‘worry’ over Russian anti-gay law

The French Sports Minister has said to her Russian counterpart she is "worried" by recently introduced anti-gay laws in the country.

August 12, 2013

Apple iTunes store warns developers not to use word ‘bisexual’ in app descriptions

The Apple iTunes store has been criticised by a lesbian app developer, as she says when changing the description of an educational LGBT app, she was warned not to use the word "bisexual", as the app may be banned.

August 12, 2013

Murdered Jamaican trans teenager Dwayne Jones suffered bullying from father and at school

New details have emerged about the life of a murdered transgender teenager in Jamaica.

August 12, 2013

Russian TV host denies homophobia after saying the hearts of gay men should not be used for organ donation

A Russian TV host has denied homophobia, since he came under heavy criticism after footage emerged during which he said that gay people should not be allowed to donate sperm or blood, and that their hearts should not even be used, as they are “unfit for extending anyone’s life”.

August 12, 2013

Peter Tatchell: ‘I want to know what David Cameron is going to do to challenge homophobia in Russia’

Speaking exclusively to PinkNews.co.uk at Saturday's Whitehall demonstration against Russia's anti-gay laws Peter Tatchell condemned the lack of action that has been taken against Russia from both Prime Minister David Cameron and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

August 12, 2013

Nigerian bishops: We’re against equal marriage but empathise with people who live with ‘homosexual tendencies’

A group of bishops in Nigeria have warned against equal marriage but say they “empathise with people who live with homosexual and gay tendencies”.