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October 11, 2012

US: University diversity officer placed on leave for signing anti-equal marriage petition

A university in Washington DC, has placed its Chief Diversity Officer on leave, after she reportedly signed a petition opposing equal marriage law in the state of Maryland.

October 10, 2012

US teen commits suicide following bullying claims

A school in East Hampton, the eastern tip of Long Island, is in the spotlight following the death of a teenager who it’s feared could have been the victim of anti-gay bullying.

October 10, 2012

France sets date to say ‘oui’ for equal marriage

France has named October 31 as the date when a draft law authorising equal marriage will be approved by government ministers.

October 10, 2012

Russia: Pussy Riot band member released from jail

One member of the Russian LGBT-supporting punk band Pussy Riot has been freed from jail – although the other two women remain behind bars.

October 10, 2012

Lady Gaga donates peace award to the Elton John AIDS Foundation

Lady Gaga has handed the cash she received as part of the LennonOno Grant for Peace award to Sir Elton John's AIDS foundation.

October 10, 2012

David Walliams: Gay rumours will always follow Simon Cowell

Little Britain star David Walliams says rumours about X Factor mogul Simon Cowell’s sexuality will always surround him – even though he says he is straight.

October 10, 2012

UK: Culture secretary tells Tory conference to support equal marriage

Culture Secretary Maria Miller has been loudly cheered by delegates at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, after she told them to support marriage rights for same-sex couples.