China: IDAHOT activists detained in two cities
LGBT activists marking the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in two Chinese cities were detained by police.
Archbishop of Canterbury endorses Church’s opposition to opposite-sex civil partnerships
In a u-turn on his previous commitment to supporting civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples, Archbishop Justin Welby has endorsed the Church of England's statement opposing them.
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault
The Metropolitan Police Service is investigating a vicious homophobic attack on a gay couple in south London, with one of the attackers saying “stay down faggot.”
Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans faces third claim of sexual assault
A man has alleged that he was sexually assaulted by the deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans. It follows two earlier allegations brought against Mr Evans this month.
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion
The government is reported to be attempting to compromise with the 150 Tory MPs set to oppose the same-sex marriage bill, by considering amendments giving protection to "conscientious objectors".
Georgia: LGBT and anti-’gay propaganda’ activists face off in mob aftermath
One day after violence at an International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) rally in Georgia, supporters and opponents of LGBT rights gathered at the scene.
Conservative Grassroots warn party to drop equal marriage or ‘change leadership’
Conservative Party chairs have warned that David Cameron has damaged his own party with the same-sex marriage bill, which is due to be debated in the House of Commons tomorrow.
US: Boy Scouts vote on gay members set for 23 May
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have revealed that a decision on whether to allow openly gay scouts to be members will be held on Thursday 23 May, after a drawn-out period of deliberation which has revealed deep divisions on the issue.
New York: Police say man shot in Greenwich Village was victim of homophobic hate crime
The shooting of a man in New York City's Greenwich Village early on Saturday has been called an anti-gay hate crime by the police commissioner.
Finland’s pro-equality ‘Marry Me’ places 24th in Eurovision final
Finland's pro-equal marriage Eurovision entry placed 24th in tonight's final with 13 points.
