HEADLINES
GLOBAL BANKS URGED TO CONDEMN UGANDAN BILL:
Almost 200,000 people have called on Citibank and Barclays, two of the largest banks in the world operating in Uganda, to condemn that county’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
BRONN MURDER SUSPECT GETS BAIL:
Despite an online petition launched by the gay community, one of the men accused of the murder of gay nightclub owner Bruno Bronn, has been granted bail.
INDIAN GOVERNMENT FLIP-FLOPS OVER GAY BAN REPEAL:
The Indian government has sought to clarify confusion over its position on the 2009 repeal of the law criminalising homosexuality.
GAY MURDER DEATH TOLL RISES:
An eighth gay man was murdered over the weekend in circumstances very similar to those of the other seven men recent killed in Gauteng.
GAY MILITARY HOMECOMING PIC GOES VIRAL:
A moving photo depicting a U.S. marine leaping into the arms of his boyfriend after returning from Afghanistan has become an internet sensation.
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER WINS OSCAR FOR GAY ROLE:
Christopher Plummer, who plays an older gay man in the film Beginners, won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Academy Awards last night.
MUGABE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY, SLAMS GAYS:
Last week, homophobic Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe celebrated his 88th birthday and took the opportunity to again slam gays and lesbians.
SHOCK AS ZIM DELEGATE WITHDRAWS FROM MR. GAY WORLD:
There is speculation about why the Zimbabwean delegate in the upcoming Mr. Gay World contest in South Africa has suddenly decided to withdraw.
ZIM GROUP WELCOMES MR.GAY WORLD ENTRY:
Zimbabwe's leading LGBT rights group has hailed the historic entry of a Zimbabwean man in the upcoming Mr. Gay World contest.
10 LESBIANS ARRESTED IN CAMEROON:
There are reports that 10 women said to be lesbians have been arrested in Cameroon and will remain jailed at least until they go to trial.
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE NOD IN MARYLAND:
The Maryland Senate has approved marriage equality legislation introduced by the state's governor, but the law is expected to be challenged in a referendum.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TO PLAY ELTON JOHN?:
Elton's John's partner, David Furnish, has confirmed that there are talks underway that could see Justin Timberlake play the legendary entertainer in a biopic.
NOW FOOTBALL COACH USES GAY SLUR:
Real Madrid's Coach Jose Mourinho makes a mockery of efforts to end homophobia in football by using an anti-gay slur while in Russia.
DANIEL RADCLIFFE URGES GAY TEENS TO ASK FOR HELP:
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has again come out in support of LGBT teens by appearing in another public service announcement supporting a gay youth suicide line.
FOOTBALLER FINED FOR ANTI-GAY TWEET:
Ravel Morrison, a midfielder for West Ham United, has been fined for using the word "faggot" in a tweet directed at another Twitter user.
GAY PORN PORTRAIT OF ANTI-GAY SANTORUM:
A blog in the U.S. has published a unique portrait of homophobic presidential hopeful Rick Santorum - made entirely from gay porn images.
UGANDAN PRESIDENT: BE GAY IN PRIVATE:
President Yoweri Museveni has said that gays will be tolerated in Uganda as long as they keep their sex life to themselves.
MISSING TEEN FOUND:
A 15-year-old, possibly gay, Johannesburg teen who appears to have run away from home has been found.
SHERIFF’S EX-BOYFRIEND SPEAKS OUT:
The former boyfriend of Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has spoken out about claims that his ex threatened to have him deported.
FOOTBALL ANTI-HOMOPHOBIA PLAN ‘VAGUE’:
The English Football Association’s (FA) new anti-homophobia plan has been criticised for being vague and not helping gay or bi players to come out.