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October 23, 2012

Kentucky: Relative gives evidence in gay hate trial

A relative of two men charged in connection with a homophobic attack in the US state of Kentucky has said the two suspects laughed about assaulting the victim and said they did it because the man is gay.

October 23, 2012

Wales: Judge’s anger at light sentence for anti-gay neighbour

A judge has spoken of his frustration after he was forced to allow a woman who has caused years of homophobic torment for her neighbours, to be given a suspended sentence.

October 23, 2012

MEPs report Nick Griffin to European Parliament for tweeting gay couple’s address

Just under a week since Nick Griffin caused controversy by tweeting the private address of a gay couple who won a legal battle against the owner of a bed and breakfast for refusing to allow them to stay, he has been formally reported to the European Parliament by Labour MEPs.

October 23, 2012

Home address of Nick Griffin shared on Facebook

Six days after he caused a media storm by tweeting the address of a Cambridgeshire gay couple and calling for a protest outside their house, the address of Nick Griffin has reportedly been posted on Facebook.

October 23, 2012

UK: Doctors warn poppers may lead to eye damage

Medical experts say sniffing poppers, commonly sold in gay clubs across the UK, can cause lasting damage to the eyes.

October 23, 2012

Q&A: Swedish gay footballer Anton Hysen

Anton Hysen, the world’s only openly gay professional footballer, says his life has changed dramatically for the better, following his decision to come out eighteen months ago.

October 23, 2012

Macedonia: Anti-gay attacks on the rise

MEPs have expressed concern over an increase in homophobic incidents in Macedonia.

October 23, 2012

US: Research shows rise in teenage suicides from bullying

The number of teenagers taking their own lives due to bullying and homophobic bullying has increased dramatically over the past seven years, according to research.

October 23, 2012

French president accused of making U-turn on gay fertility rights

French President Francois Hollande has been accused of dropping plans to allow same-sex couples access to fertility treatment.

October 23, 2012

US: New York Mayor donates $500,000 towards equal marriage efforts

The Mayor of New York City has offered $500,000 (£312,000) from his personal fortune towards the push for marriage equality in Maine, Minnesota and Washington.