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July 6, 2012

Ukraine: Parliament reported to have cancelled vote on anti-gay law

The Ukrainian parliament has cancelled a scheduled vote on legislation that would ban any Ukrainian citizen from speaking out favourably about gays or lesbians, the petition website AllOUt.org said today.

July 6, 2012

COMMENT: London Mayor accused over WorldPride fiasco

The WorldPride organisers have made mistakes and must share some of the blame for the current...

July 6, 2012

Justin Bieber song written about gay love affair?

An old album track of Justin Bieber's was written about a gay love affair, it has been suggested.

July 6, 2012

Government flies gay pride flag for the first time in history

The government has hoisted a gay pride flag on Whitehall for the first time in history today...

July 6, 2012

Comment: London Mayor accused over WorldPride fiasco

Peter Tatchell argues that the Mayor of London Boris Johnson "could have rescued Pride but has apparently chosen not to do so".

July 6, 2012

Feature: Decriminalising homosexuality in Belize

PinkNews.co.uk speaks to Caleb Orozco, the executive president of the United Belize Advocacy Movement about the bid to overturn the law in Belize which criminalises homosexuality.

July 6, 2012

Video: Hillary Clinton sends acceptance message for WorldPride award

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sent a video message to London thanking WorldPride organisers for giving her its World LGBT Award.

July 6, 2012

London: Lib Dem ‘straight fight’ leaflet ‘insensitive to gay candidate’

Tories have complained today of a Liberal Democrat election leaflet in south-west London which described a 'straight fight' between that party's candidate and the gay Conservative also standing for the council.

July 6, 2012

European Parliament condemns violence against lesbians in Africa

The European Parliament yesterday adopted a resolution on violence against lesbian women and gay and transgender rights more generally in Africa.

July 6, 2012

Essex: Head praises ‘greatly loved’ trans teacher

A transgender teacher has been praised for her courage and popularity by staff and pupils at a secondary school in Essex ahead of her transition this summer.