Pakistani lesbian couple seek asylum in UK following death threats
A lesbian couple from Pakistan are seeking asylum in the UK after defying death threats to get a civil partnership.
Gay footballer Robbie Rogers cleared to return to play in the US
Robbie Rogers, the former Leeds United player who retired from football earlier this year, is set to return to play Major League Soccer in the United States, at David Beckham's former team.
Russia: Police release gay pride organisers held for unsanctioned Moscow rally
Russian authorities have released gay rights activists detained on Saturday for holding an unsanctioned gay pride rally in Moscow.
France: Violent anti-equal marriage protesters clash with riot police in Paris
At the end of a day of tense, but relatively peaceful anti-equal marriage protests, which saw tens of thousands take to the streets of Paris, riot police have clashed with hundreds of violent demonstrators.
Helen Mirren attends gay festival following drummer rant debacle
Dame Helen Mirren has been seen in attendance at the As One in the Park, gay outdoor festival today, and even joined drummers on stage, following a drama when she went on a rant at drummers promoting the festival two weeks ago.
Lesbian drama takes top prize at Cannes film festival
A film featuring the love story between two women, and which has shocked some critics because of some graphic sex scenes, has been awarded the top prize at the Cannes film festival.
Peers plan revolt against equal marriage bill as it goes to Lords
Peers in the House of Lords, are planning a final attempt to block the equal marriage bill for England and Wales, as it goes to the House of Lords.
Top Conservative donors threaten to quit party over equal marriage bill
The Conservative Party is facing more turmoil as some of its top donors have threatened to quit the party over issues such as equal marriage.
France: 200,000 expected for anti-equal marriage rally
Hundreds of thousands are expected to turn out today in Paris to protest against the recently signed law, which allows equal marriage and adoption for same-sex couples.
Russia: 30 arrests made at Moscow Pride
30 activists from both pro and anti-LGBT factions were arrested at Moscow Pride today, reflecting growing antipathy to perceived "homosexual propaganda" across Russia.
