RUSSIA FACES UN COMPLAINT OVER PRIDE
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has given Russia six months to explain why it banned a picket by gay activists in Moscow.
OBAMA SILENT ON GAY ISSUES
American president Barack Obama is being put under pressure to engage in discussion about the issue of gay marriage.
GAY ADULT FILM ACTOR SUSPENDED
Twenty-two year old John Gechter is appealing a suspension by his Christian College after a fellow student found an online porn video in which he stars.
CHARLIZE URGES AMERICANS TO SUPPORT GAY MARRIAGE
South African actress Charlize Theron has written an open letter ahead of a court ruling on whether to uphold or overturn Proposition 8.
MOSCOW AUTHORITIES WILL STOP PRIDE MARCH
The ongoing drama surrounding Moscow’s Slavic Pride Parade continues, as the city has once again turned down an application to hold the march.
VAN GOGH’S EAR CUT OFF IN GAY LOVE SPAT?
A new theory has surfaced suggesting that famed artist Vincent Van Gogh’s ear was cut off by fellow painter Paul Gauguin, with whom he was infatuated.
MAINE GOVERNOR SIGNS GAY MARRIAGE BILL
Legislation which will allow same-sex marriage in Maine has been signed by the American state’s governor John Baldacci.
RUSSIAN LESBIAN COUPLE APPLY TO MARRY
A lesbian couple will attempt to apply for a marriage licence in Russia later this month, even though they expect their application to be turned down.
LGBT HOLDING HANDS CAMPAIGN PLANNED
The “A Day in Hand” campaign encourages same-sex couples to hold hands in public in order to highlight homophobia against the LGBT community.
MARC LOTTERING TO LAUNCH GAY CENTRE
Popular comedian Marc Lottering will open OUT’s Prism Lifestyle Centre, a health and wellness centre for LGBT individuals on Saturday.