Belgium: Gay man killed at cruising spot
A suspect is being detained by police after a 61-year-old man was found dead at a gay cruising area of a park in the centre of Liège, Belgium.
Target releases a gay-friendly ad
US retailer Target has been praised for advertising depicting a gay male couple on their wedding day. The ad, highlighting the company's wedding gift registry service, shows a male couple holding hands. The taglines say: "That's Love" and "Be Yourself. Together."
Small HIV study raises hopes of ‘functional cure’
A small HIV study carried out in France has raised hopes of finding a "functional cure". Twelve patients were able to stop taking HIV medication and maintained a low level of the virus in their bodies for a median of six years.
Glee star Chris Colfer set to top New York Times bestseller list
Glee actor Chris Colfer's first book is set to top the New York Times bestseller list. The gay star's debut, The Land Of Stories, is a children's book.
Elton John thanked Jay-Z for marriage equality support
Sir Elton John made a personal phone call to rapper Jay-Z to thank him for his support for marriage equality. In May, Jay-Z announced he agreed with President Obama's position on allowing gay couples to marry, saying: "What people do in their own homes is their business... It's no different than discriminating against...
Prominent LGBT rights defender becomes judge in Kenya
Human rights activist Monica Mbaru was one of 12 successful candidates sworn in by President Mwai...
Dan Gillespie Sells, Linda Riley and Charlie Condou new patrons of LGBT homelessness charity
The Albert Kennedy Trust, the charity for young homeless gay, bi and trans people has announced Dan Gillespie Sells, Linda Riley and Charlie Condou are to join as patrons.
Gay men and HIV: unheard research published
Just 2.6% of papers presented at the International Aids Conference 2010 focused on men who have sex...
Scottish literary magazine publishes LGBT-themed issue
Scotland’s leading literary magazine is publishing an LGBT-themed issue next month, highlighting the work of both established and up-and-coming writers.
Archbishop to meet partner of MP he suggested died early ‘because he was gay’
The new Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia is to meet the partner of an MP he suggested died prematurely because he was gay.
