FLORIDA COURT ALLOWS GAY ADOPTION
A Florida circuit court in the US has struck down a state law that bars lesbians and gay men from adopting.
HIV AMONG UK GAY MEN ON THE RISE
An estimated 32,000 gay men are living with HIV in the UK with gay men also accounting for 41 percent of all new diagnoses in 2007.
BURUNDI TO CRIMINALISE HOMOSEXUALITY
In an unexpected move, the National Assembly of Burundi passed a law on Friday aimed at making same-sex acts punishable by imprisonment.
AUSSIE GAY COUPLES GET SOME RIGHTS
The Australian government has for the first time granted same-sex couples certain rights but has still not passed civil union or same-sex marriage laws.
BOY GEORGE RENT BOY TRIAL BEGINS
A London court has heard that singer Boy George beat and handcuffed a male prostitute to the wall of his bedroom in April.
16 DAYS: DON’T FORGET LGBTI VICTIMS
The JWG has called on South Africans to remember LGBTI victims of violence ahead of the 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Child Abuse campaign.
MOST SOUTH AFRICANS HOMOPHOBIC
A new study has revealed that over 80% of South Africans believe that homosexuality is wrong, reports the Sunday Times.
ADRIEN BRODY TALKS GAY ROLES
Actor Adrien Brody has shown little humour while discussing his gay roles and fan base with The Advocate magazine.
US DATING SITE TO INCLUDE GAYS
A US dating service has agreed to launch a site for gays and lesbians after it was taken to a civil rights watchdog by a gay man.
TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
20 November 2008 marks the 10th annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance, commemorating those who were killed because of transgender hatred or prejudice.