Germany: Poll finds that 26% of voters would not back a gay Chancellor
A poll of German voters found that more than a quarter of those surveyed opposed both the idea of a gay Chancellor and the idea of an ethnic non-German Chancellor.
Analysis: Why Russia is defying the global trend towards LGBT equality
As several federal subjects of Russia start to approve legislation which prohibits so-called “homosexual propaganda”, PinkNews.co.uk examines what exactly is going on in one of the world’s most powerful countries.
US Christian Group: ‘Allowing same-sex military benefits will reduce morale’
A fundamentalist Christian organisation in the US has heavily criticised the Pentagon's recent announcement that it will extend some benefits to same-sex military couples.
Comment: Where did ‘gay’ culture come from?
In a comment piece for PinkNews, Jacob Wilde looks back on the history of gay culture.
New York police launch probe after three gay men found strangled
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating the recent strangulation deaths of three gay men in the city.
UK: Churches ‘priced out’ of offering civil partnerships due to higher licensing costs
It has been revealed that religious institutions are being charged up to 16 times more for a civil partnership licence than a marriage licence by local councils, preventing many from offering services to same-sex couples.
India: Police raid gay party and arrest 22 men
Police in Mumbai have raided a bungalow where a gay party was being held and booked 22 men for indecent behaviour and lacking permissions to hold a party.
Associated Press updates its style guide on whether to call married gay couples ‘husband’ or ‘wife’
Same-sex couples in marriages or civil partnerships should not be classified as “husband” and “wife” according to the Associated Press’ style guide – unless they already use the terms.
Canada: Foreign Affairs Minister slams anti-gay statements by government funded group
The Canadian Minster for Foreign Affairs has attacked what he deemed "offensive" and "mean-spirited" statements on the website of a Christian group which receives federal funding for work in Uganda.
Tory MP David Burrowes: PinkNews is ‘fomenting abuse’ against equal marriage opponents
Tory MP David Burrows has accused PinkNews of "fomenting hostility" against the opponents of equal marriage.
