KANSAS POLITICIANS KEEP HOMOSEXUALITY ILLEGAL

Two representatives in the Kansas state legislature have scuppered plans to remove a law banning homosexuality in that US state.
SHOE ICON TO DESIGN RUGBY-INSPIRED RANGE

High-end shoe designer Christian Louboutin will design a new range inspired by openly gay rugby player Gareth Thomas.
LGBT RIGHTS REQUIRED TO JOIN EU

The European Parliament has confirmed that the adoption of LGBT equality is required before Turkey and Montenegro can joined the European Union.
SWEDISH FOOTBALL PLAYER COMES OUT

A high profile Swedish football player from one of the country’s top football families has come out as gay.
ACTIVISTS LACK FUNDS TO FIGHT DRC ANTI-GAY BILL

While the world has focused on Uganda’s proposed anti-homosexuality bill, LGBT activists in the DRC are facing their own anti-gay legislation.
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT UPHOLDS SCHOOL DEFAMATION RULING

The Constitutional Court has upheld a ruling finding three school pupils guilty of defaming their deputy principal in a doctored gay sex picture.
GAGA PULLS OUT OF CONTROVERSIAL TARGET DEAL

A deal between Lady Gaga and the second largest discount retailer in the United States has collapsed, reportedly over gay issues.
JAMES BOND DOES DRAG

James Bond hunk Daniel Craig has dressed in drag for a short film to mark International Women’s Day.
CALL TO BOYCOTT “CELEBRITY APPRENTICE”

A LGBT activist has called for a boycott of Celebrity Apprentice after Donald Trump said that he does not support granting gay partners couples benefits.
HOMOPHOBIA HAS NO PLACE IN CHURCH

Malawian groups have expressed dismay at the Malawi Council of Churches’ statement that homosexuality should not be allowed in the country.