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December 1, 2012

Labour leader Ed Miliband calls on UK to ‘stand up for the rights of those in society with HIV’

Labour leader Ed Miliband has joined in other political leaders in recording a message to mark World AIDS Day. Unlike his political rivals, Mr Miliband chose not to wear a World AIDS Day ribbon.

December 1, 2012

US: University volleyball coach says he was sacked for being gay, will sue if not reinstated

A former university women's volleyball coach who was sacked in November, said his department's decision was based on the fact that he is gay.

December 1, 2012

US: Gay “conversion therapy” advocates seek injunction to halt ban in California

The yet to be implemented law banning discredited "gay cure" therapy in the state of California has been challenged by a Christian legal group, which said it violates privacy, and freedom of speech.

November 30, 2012

US: Supreme Court delays action on same-sex marriage appeals

The US Supreme Court took no action on Friday on deciding whether to formally accept a series of appeals over the issue of same-sex marriage.

November 30, 2012

Comment: New rules must stop press homophobia

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has welcomed the publication of this week's Leveson Report - in a comment piece for PinkNews.co.uk he says he hopes it can lead to greater protection for LGBT people from press intrusion.

November 30, 2012

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg: ‘Lets work together to create a world free of HIV’

Liberal Democrat Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has joined other political leaders to deliver a message ahead of tomorrow's World AIDS day.

November 30, 2012

Comment: Let’s repeal the ban on home testing for HIV

Writing for PinkNews.co.uk ahead of World AIDS Day, DrThom Chief Executive Rachel Carrell, says the ban on home HIV testing kits has to be lifted.

November 30, 2012

Liverpool footballer Suso brands teammate ‘gay’ for having teeth whitened

Liverpool footballer Suso has described his fellow teammate Jose Enrique as “gay” after he was pictured having his teeth whitened.

November 30, 2012

Politicians call on EU to show ‘leadership’ ahead of World AIDS Day

UK MEPs have called on the European Union to intensify efforts to curb the HIV epidemic ahead of Saturday’s World AIDS Day.

November 30, 2012

Uganda: Politician behind ‘Kill the Gays’ bill drops death penalty from legislation

The Ugandan politician behind the controversial anti-gay legislation to go before the Ugandan Parliament has dismissed claims made by the United States that the death penalty had not been removed from the draft legislation.