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November 18, 2012

US: ‘Hate filled’ killer of gay war veteran denied parole, still an ‘extreme danger’

The killer of a gay man in Staten Island, New York, has been denied parole after 23 years in jail, after it was deemed by a parole board that his "brutal, merciless and hate-filled actions" make him unfit for society.

November 18, 2012

France: Thousands protest against equal marriage and adoption rights for gay couples

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of several French cities to protest against the country's recently approved bill which would allow equal marriage and adoption rights for same-sex couples.

November 17, 2012

US: Synagogues terminate relationship with Boy Scouts of America over homophobic policies

Synagogues and other Jewish organisations across the United States are terminating their relationships with the Boy Scouts of America over its policy of discriminating against gay members and leaders.

November 17, 2012

Northern Ireland: Funeral held of leading gay rights campaigner PA Maglochlainn

The funeral is being held today of one of Northern Ireland's best known LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) rights campaigners, PA Maglochlainn, who died from a long illness.

November 17, 2012

US: Influx of donations aim to save LGBT youth rescue centre destroyed by Superstorm Sandy

A rescue centre for homeless LGBT youths in New York City, which was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, is on the way to being rebuilt after a social media campaign was launched to save it.

November 16, 2012

US: Seattle Judges donate their time to marry same-sex couples in Washington on first available day

Seattle City Hall will open for a special event on a Sunday following a new law taking effect, which will allow same-sex couples to marry in the state of Washington.