Malawi commits U-turn over gay rights pledge
Malawi has back-tracked on its decision to suspend its anti-gay laws after churches and powerful conservative lobby groups fiercely criticised the move.
Analysis: A new dawn for LGBT America
After an extraordinary US election result with voters in three states passing equal marriage rights for gay couples, Scott Roberts sums up the highlights of an incredible week for America.
Scotland: Teen pleads guilty to killing gay barman
A teenager has admitted to the killing of gay barman Stuart Walker.
David Cameron criticised over gay ‘witch-hunt’ remarks
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has criticised David Cameron for suggesting that speculation over child abuse allegations involving senior Conservative Party figures could lead to a “witch-hunt” against gay people
Liberty urges government to reject Snoopers’ Charter
Human rights organisation Liberty is urging the LGBT community to join its campaign to reject the coalition government’s plans for a Draft Communications Data Bill commonly known as the ‘Snoopers’ Charter’.
In Photos: Paris equal marriage rally
Images of this week's large-scale equal marriage rally in Paris.
David Cameron: Abuse scandal could turn into a gay ‘witch-hunt’
David Cameron has warned that child abuse allegations against senior figures within the Conservative Party risked becoming a “witch-hunt” against people on the basis of their sexuality.
UK: Culture secretary seeks to reduce religious fears over equal marriage
Culture Secretary Maria Miller says the government is looking at incorporating additional “locks” in its proposed equal marriage legislation.
UK: Anti-equal marriage bishop chosen to become Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of Durham Justin Welby, who is strongly opposed to equal marriage, is set to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Brendon Ayanbadejo: Yes on equal marriage vote ‘was like Christmas’
Baltimore Ravens linebacker, and equal marriage advocate, Brendon Ayanbadejo, shared his elation at waking up on Wednesday to find that Maryland voters had chosen to legalise equal marriage in the state.
