EU officials release survey on discrimination
The European Commission has published its latest survey on discrimination in the EU, including on grounds of sexual orientation and for the first time gender identity.
The Associated Press removes the word ‘homophobia’ from its Style Book
The Associated Press has removed the word "homophobia" from its Style Book, saying the word is no longer suitable for use in social or political contexts.
Malaysia: Islamic political party members to protest against Elton John concert
Members of a Malaysian Islamic political party are set to protest against the appearance of Elton John in the country's capital on Saturday evening.
US: Human Rights Commission backs pride organisers over t-shirt printing refusal
The Human Rights Commission in Lexington, Kentucky has sided with organisers of a gay pride event, who were refused service by a Christian t-shirt printing company, because of its religious beliefs.
UKIP Culture Spokesman: Same-sex adoption is ‘child abuse’
Just hours after reports that a UKIP candidate spoke out saying he believed gay people should not be allowed to adopt, he has gone one step further, to say that same-sex adoption is the same as "child abuse".
Dolly Parton: I’m not gay, but my fans are
Country star Dolly Parton has dismissed rumours that she had been in a lesbian relationship with her childhood friend.
Gay teachers can’t come out because of ‘endless battle’ against homophobia
Teachers in UK schools are hesitating to come out because of worries around the reaction from their pupils, as well as other faculty members, and a lack of support from school management could be part of the problem.
Alabama: Lesbian fights for life after Thanksgiving attack
An 18-year-old man has been charged with a violent attack on a lesbian in Mobile County, Alabama.
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling vows to get tough on sex in prison
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling is said to be planning a “crackdown” on sex in prisons, which would involve preventing prisoners in relationships from sharing jail cells.
UKIP By-election candidate: Gay people should not be allowed to adopt
Winston McKenzie, the UK Independence Party’s candidate for the Croydon North By-election and former X Factor hopeful, believes gay people should not be allowed to adopt children.
