Vladimir Putin says anti-gay Russian laws are about ‘protecting children’
Vladimir Putin has once again denied claims that gay citizens are being persecuted in Russia following the passing of laws against ‘Homosexual propaganda’.
US: 70% of Facebook users have at least one gay, lesbian or bisexual friend
As the US becomes more accepting of gay people, and on the eve of the Supreme Court's opinions in two key equal marriage cases, Facebook has found that a large majority of people are friends with at least one gay person.
Another defeat for equal marriage in Northern Ireland in the Stormont Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted against recognising the same-sex marriage bill for England and Wales.
France: Gay couple sue mayor who refused to officiate at their wedding
A French gay couple have mayor to court who said he would rather "go to the gallows", than marry a same-sex couple, under the newly introduced French equal marriage law.
Australia: Equal marriage campaigners welcome Julia Gillard’s decision to resign as prime minister
Julia Gillard, who is strongly opposed to equal marriage, has confirmed she will resign as Australia's prime minister in favour of Kevin Rudd.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard loses leadership ballot to equal marriage supporter Kevin Rudd
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who is strongly opposed to equal marriage, has been ousted as leader of her party by Kevin Rudd.
Tory MP Mike Freer: Gay people are being short-changed when it comes to pensions equality
Conservative MP Mike Freer says it's wrong that gay couples continue to be treated unequally in the area of survivor's benefits.
US: Supreme Court to issue opinions in key equal marriage cases today
The US Supreme Court is set to issue opinions in two key equal marriage cases today, the official final day of its term, after several days of speculation on when the ruling would come.
US: Anti-gay group releases equal marriage win statement despite no decision by Supreme Court
A US anti-gay group got a little ahead of itself on Tuesday, and released a success statement, which commended the US Supreme Court for ruling against same-sex couples in two key cases, despite the court not having released an opinion.
Zachary Quinto: I hope the Supreme Court opinion on equal marriage is a ‘galvanising moment’
Actor Zachary Quinto has said that, despite not wanting to speculate on the upcoming Supreme Court decision in two key equal marriage cases, he hopes it will be a "galvanising moment".
