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May 30, 2013

New York mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn: I feel uneasy that people might judge me for being gay

Openly gay New York City Mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn, has released an extract from her autobiography, in which she reflects on sometimes feeling "a faint sense of unease", that she might be judged for being gay.

May 30, 2013

US: New Jersey Senate delays vote on gay ‘cure therapy’ ban

The Senate in the US state of New Jersey has delayed a vote on whether or not to ban the controversial practice of gay "conversion therapy" on minors.

May 30, 2013

Apple bans gay ‘cure’ iPhone app but it remains in Google Play store for Android users

A Christian app has been banned by Apple for claiming to help users 'cure' themselves of homosexuality, it remains available for download by Google Android users.

May 30, 2013

Labour says government is ‘lashing out’ at ‘poor handling’ of equal marriage bill

The shadow minister for equalities Kate Green has accused the government of "lashing out at the Labour Party" over the "poor handling of the same-sex marriage bill".

May 30, 2013

iPhone and Android apps offer ‘cure’ to homosexuality

A Christian iPhone and Android app has been criticised for claiming to help users 'cure' themselves of homosexuality.

May 30, 2013

Author slams Cannes-winner lesbian film which was based on her graphic novel

The author of the graphic novel on which the winner of the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes film festival was based, has slammed the film, saying that its lesbian sex scenes were "ridiculous", and compared them to porn.

May 30, 2013

Nigeria bans same-sex marriages with 14-year prison term

A bill to further criminalise same-sex marriages in Nigeria with prison terms of up to 14 years has been passed by lawmakers.

May 30, 2013

Scotland: Highland congregations threaten to leave Church of Scotland over gay ministers

Two congregations in the Scottish Outer Hebrides have threatened to leave the Church of Scotland over the ordination of gay ministers.

May 30, 2013

London counselling service awarded honour for LGBT inclusivity

A counselling service in London has been honoured with an award for its inclusive practice and work with LGBT couples.

May 30, 2013

New York: Memorial for gay man shot dead in Greenwich Village

A memorial service has taken place in New York City for Mark Carson, a gay man who was shot dead earlier this month.