Lesbian woman stabbed after being kicked out of McDonald’s for having sex in a bathroom
Two women in the US state of Pennsylvania were attacked and beaten by a group of people, after they were caught having sex in a McDonald's bathroom.
Canada: Ruling upheld against comedian for discriminatory tirade against lesbian
A Supreme Court judge in British Columbia has upheld a tribunal ruling which awarded CAD$22,500 ($14,000) to a lesbian who was insulted by a comedian at a restaurant.
Former Exodus International leader to ‘start a conversation’ with gays hurt by ‘ex-gay’ movement
The leader of the world's largest 'ex-gay' ministry has said he wishes to "start a conversation" with the gay people who have been hurt over the years, after admitting he has same-sex attractions, and announcing that he is closing down the organisation, earlier this week.
US: First inductees announced for National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame
The not-for-profit Chicago-based National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame, for gay athletes and their allies, has announced its initial inductees, which includes Jason Collins, Martina Navratilova and Orlando Cruz.
Irish Deputy Prime Minister calls for greater tolerance
Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore says Ireland’s “economic progress has to be embedded in a free, open, progressive society.”
Lord Stoddart urges for potential withdrawal from European Court due to equal marriage bill
Former Labour MP Lord Stoddart says the UK must be prepared to leave the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) if it comes into conflict with the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill for England and Wales.
India: LGBT activist happy with acceptance from appearing on reality TV show
An LGBT activist in Mumbai has reflected on the positive reaction to a reality television show which featured her living her daily life.
New York mayoral hopeful apologises for approach to voter who called his rival a ‘dyke’
Anthony Weiner, who is a hopeful in the New York City mayoral race, issued an apology on Thursday after a reporter published a conversation he had with a voter during which she called his rival Christine Quinn, a "dyke".
British Museum launches LGBT history guide as part of Pride in London festival
The British Museum has launched a new guide focusing on elements of LGBT history to tie in with the Pride in London festival.
US: Disney Channel programme to include same-sex parents for the first time
The Disney Channel has announced that for the first time, one of its most popular shows is to include a same-sex couple, with a view to being "relevant to kids and families around the world".
