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April 16, 2013

US: Major League Soccer player suspended for using homophobic slur

A Major League Soccer (MLS) player in the US who previously apologised for using a homophobic slur against another player during a recent match, has been suspended for three games, and fined an undisclosed amount.

April 16, 2013

Magic Johnson’s son EJ on coming out publicly: ‘I can only be myself’

The son of US basketball star Magic Johnson has spoken out to express surprise at the public interest surrounding his sexuality, since he recently went out hand-in-hand with his boyfriend.

April 16, 2013

France: Archbishop of Paris warns that equal marriage will lead to a more violent society

France's top Catholic bishop has warned against legalising equal marriage, saying that it could lead to a more violent society.

April 16, 2013

Church of Scotland to debate ordaining gay ministers

The governing body of the Church of Scotland is to debate the issue of gay ministers.

April 16, 2013

Amal Fashanu: ‘I was getting ready to visit Elton John’s studio when I learnt Justin Fashanu had died’

The niece of gay footballer Justin Fashanu has spoken about the moment she was told her uncle had died.

April 16, 2013

Poll: 62% of New Jersey residents would vote in favour of equal marriage

A new poll has revealed that almost two-thirds of voters in the US state of New Jersey would vote in favour of legalising equal marriage.

April 16, 2013

DIY rainbow crossings pop up across the world to protest removal of Sydney LGBT landmark

Since the removal of a rainbow road crossing in Sydney, which became an iconic symbol for the LGBT community, those protesting the decision have taken matters into their own hands, creating their own crossings across Australia, and around the world.

April 16, 2013

Jeremy Irons: ‘I don’t know the difference between a same-sex marriage and a civil partnership’

Jeremy Irons says he should have “buttoned” his lip when he joked equal marriage could lead to fathers marrying their sons, although he now admits that he doesn’t know the difference between a same-sex marriage and a civil partnership.

April 16, 2013

US: Texas bill introduced to tackle anti-LGBT workplace discrimination

A bill to combat discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation, has been introduced in the US State of Texas, and despite knowing it is unlikely to pass, the bill's proponents hope it will spark a discussion on the issue.

April 16, 2013

New Zealand expected to give final approval to equal marriage bill

New Zealand's Parliament is on Wednesday expected to give final approval to a bill which would legalise equal marriage in the country.