Uganda: Play banned by authorities for gay storyline
A Ugandan play tackling the difficulties of being gay in the country has been cancelled, ahead of a planned run at the country's National Theatre in Kampala.
Study: Hearing the phrase “That’s so gay” can cause lasting harm
The University of Michigan has released the results of a study which revealed that gay, lesbian or bisexual students who hear phrases such as "that's so gay" more often are more likely to suffer health problems.
Detroit: Hate-crime assault suspect pleads guilty
A man in Detroit entered a guilty plea in court today, admitting that he assaulted a man in a corner shop based on the assumption that the victim was gay.
The first LGBT video game convention set to take place in 2013
A group of San Francisco based gamers have set out to create a safe and tolerant alternative to a regular video game convention, and have confirmed that they have raised enough to host the event next summer.
Update: New Zealand parliament supports equal marriage 80 votes to 40
The New Zealand Marriage Amendment Bill, which would legalise equal marriage, has passed its first reading with a majority in parliament in support of the change.
Ann Romney invited onto TV show “Modern Family” once gay marriage is legal
Mitt Romney's wife, Ann, was invited to star on the hit TV show "Modern Family" by one of the show's creators, on the condition that gay marriage be legalized across the US.
Bill to ban gay conversion ‘therapy’ may be signed into law in California
A groundbreaking new bill which would ban anti-gay "therapy" has passed the California Assembly and is on its way to state governor Jerry Brown.
Lesbian couple in Sweden report their council to equality body after being charged for insemination
A lesbian couple in Sweden have reported their county council to the Swedish Equality Ombudsman after they were forced to pay 3,000 kronor (£289) for two inseminations, when heterosexual couples are treated free of charge.
Maltese LGBT rights group say they feel let down by cohabitation bill
The Malta Gay Rights Movement (MGRM) has expressed disappointment at a bill to regulate cohabiting couples, which has just been launched in the country.
Gay Met inspector claims he was pushed out of the force by ‘bullying’
A gay police inspector has claimed he was forced out of his role after being unlawfully arrested by allegedly homophobic special constables.
