Lady Gaga thanks Russian Prime Minister for his softer stance on gay people
The singer Lady Gaga has posted two messages of support for the anti-homophobia comments made by the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
US: San Francisco issues warning against risk of meningitis
Health officials in San Francisco have issued a notice advising gay men who may have travelled or plan to travel to New York City, to consider vaccination against meningitis.
US: Thirty same-sex couples set to wed in Washington mass wedding on Sunday
Thursday was the first day that same-sex couples could obtain marriage licenses in the state of Washington, and one church is planning a group ceremony for Sunday, at which thirty couples will wed.
Chile: Motel fined for discriminating against lesbian couple
In the first ruling under a new anti-discrimination law, a Chilean judge has fined a motel for refusing entry to a same-sex couple, and ordered that it can't refuse entry in future.
Maria Miller: Allowing churches to hold same-sex marriages will strengthen religious freedom
The Culture Secretary and Minister for Equality, Maria Miller has laid out the Government’s plans for introducing full marriage equality in an article for the Conservative supporting Daily Telegraph.
US: Supreme Court agrees to hear landmark same-sex marriage cases
The US Supreme Court has decided to hear two landmark equal marriage cases in the coming term.
Church of England: David Cameron is being ‘divisive’ over same-sex marriage
The Church of England has criticised David Cameron’s support for allowing faith organisations to provide marriages for gay couples.
US: Christian right leader continues support for Ugandan President, despite “kill the gays” bill
Despite the fact that the Ugandan Parliament has been reviving its so-called 'kill the gays' bill, the US-based Family Research Council has continued to offer its support to the country's president.
Yvette Cooper: Now time for parliament to ‘get on’ with legalising equal marriage
Labour’s Yvette Cooper has welcomed David Cameron's backing for same-sex religious weddings, but has urged the prime minister to ensure parliament "gets on with it".
Ireland: Jury out in case of man accused of raping woman after telling her was gay
The Jury in the trial of a man in Ireland accused of raping a woman, having previously told her he was gay, will continue their deliberations today.
