HEADLINES
MOST AMERICAN SUPPORT RIGHTS FOR LGBT PEOPLE:
A new survey claims that a majority of Americans favour a range of policies and legal protections for LGBT people.
FRENCH MEN NEED BIGGER CONDOMS:
A survey of penis size across Europe reveals that French men are apparently in need of larger condoms.
BOY GEORGE LIKELY TO FACE PRISON:
Boy George has been found guilty of falsely imprisoning a man in his London flat, and may face jail time.
DOCTOR JAILED FOR WRITING ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY:
A press freedom group has called for the release of an Iraqi doctor who was sentenced to six months in prison for writing an article about homosexuality.
QWELANE TO FACE EQUALITY COURT:
Jon Qwelane, the writer of the infamous homophobic Sunday Sun article, is to be taken to the Equality Court, the HRC announced today.
MILK’ LOCAL RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED:
The anticipated South African release date for the critically acclaimed film Milk has been set.
GAY ACTOR APOLOGISES FOR EXPOSING HIMSELF:
John Barrowman, the openly gay Torchwood actor, has apologised for exposing himself on a live radio show in the UK.
HATE CRIMES AWARENESS PROTEST:
Cape Town's Triangle Project is hosting a programme of public awareness and community mobilisation against hate crimes this Friday.
BRITISH RUGBY LEAGUE COMMITS TO GAY EQUALITY:
The UK's Rugby League has joined a programme to promote lesbian, gay and bisexual equality in the workplace.
VATICAN OPPOSES UN MOVE TO DECRIMINALISE HOMOSEXUALITY:
The Vatican's UN observer has criticised a proposed declaration which aims to formally condemn discrimination against homosexuals.
CAPE TOWN PRIDE THEME DISPUTE:
Cape Town Pride has clashed with LGBTI community organisations over the theme for the 2009 festival.
LESS DESIRABLE GAY MEN HAVE MORE RISKY SEX:
Gay men who are not considered sexually desirable are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviour according to new research.
BOY GEORGE ADMITS TO HANDCUFFING MAN:
A police recording has revealed that Boy George appears to have admitted to handcuffing a male prostitute against his will.
NEW MORNING FOR AIDS RESPONSE:
The outgoing UNAIDS director, Dr Peter Piot, has praised the new spirit of unity in South Africa's AIDS response.
NY AIDS MONUMENT UNVEILED:
A monument dedicated to the many New Yorkers who have lost their lives to AIDS has been unveiled.
GAY PENGUINS STEAL EGGS:
A gay penguin couple in China has been caught stealing eggs from straight penguin couples.
BRITNEY SPEARS ANGERS GAY FANS:
Fans of Britney Spears are outraged after she failed to perform at a gay club in London, resulting in a dangerous crowd incident.
WORLD AIDS DAY EVENTS PLANNED:
The South African National AIDS Council has announced a series of events around the country to commemorate World Aids Day on Monday.
EU OFFICIAL SHOCKED AT BURUNDI GAY BAN:
An EU commissioner has expressed his “shock” at the passing of a law in Burundi which criminalises homosexuality.
GRAHAM NORTON TO TAKE TO STAGE IN DRAG:
Gay comedian and TV presenter Graham Norton will appear in drag in a West End musical next year.