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GAY SAUDI DIPLOMAT APPLIES FOR ASYLUM:
A gay diplomat at the Saudi consulate in Los Angeles has applied for asylum in the US saying that he fears for his life if he returns home.
TRAGEDY FOR STELLENBOSCH GAY KISS COUPLE:
The two men who caused a stir when a picture of them kissing was published by Stellenbosch University's student newspaper have been in a tragic accident.
50 CENT SLAMMED FOR GAY TWEET:
US rapper 50 Cent has been criticised for a comment he made on Twitter about anti-gay violence in response to an insult from Perez Hilton.
JUDGE: “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” UNCONSTITUTIONAL:
A judge has ruled that the US military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on gay and lesbian service members is unconstitutional.
JAMES FRANCO: I’M NOT GAY:
American actor James Franco has told The Advocate magazine that he is not gay, despite playing very convincing gay characters.
CALL FOR POPE TO HAND OVER SEX ABUSE FILES:
The Catholic Archbishop of Southwark has said that he will convey calls to the Pope for the Church to release its files on sex abuse.
ANGER OVER LADY GAGA MEAT COVER:
Lady Gaga has angered animal rights activists after posing in nothing but strips of meat for the cover of Japanese Vogue Homme.
FOOTBALL HOST TO APOLOGISE:
The co-host of an American football television show will issue an on-air apology for making two offensive comments.
WHITE GAY MEN FUELLING HIV EPIDEMIC:
Researchers say that white gay men in Europe are taking too many risks despite years of awareness and education campaigns.
JURIE ELS WRITES TELL-ALL BOOK:
Afrikaans singer Jurie Els has published a tell-all biography in which he reveals details about accusations that he molested younger singer Robbie Klay.
ROCK STAR IN GAY SEX TAPE CLAIM:
Pictures have surfaced online allegedly of Welsh rock singer Ian Watkins apparently engaged in sex with another man.
SWIMMING CHAMP LOSES SPONSORSHIP OVER GAY SLUR:
An Australian Olympic swimmer has lost a sponsorship deal after tweeting a gay slur against the Springboks.
TSHEPO TAKES MR GAY SA NORTH REGIONAL TITLE:
Tshepo Chuenyane has become the first black contestant to ever take a regional title in the Mr. Gay South Africa pageant.
APPLE HIDES LADY GAGA GAY TWEETS:
Apple has been accused of hiding pro-gay tweets by Lady Gaga in a promotional campaign for its new iTunes social network, Ping.
GAY CHRISTIANS UPSET OVER ANTI-POPE CAMPAIGN:
A gay Christian group is upset over a campaign by some LGBT activists against the Pope's upcoming visit to the UK.
GAY DIVER URGES FOOTBALLERS TO COME OUT:
Gay Olympic diving champion Matthew Mitcham has urged gay Australian footballers to be open about their sexuality.
SCHWARZENEGGER NOT FORCED TO DEFEND PROP 8:
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will not be forced to defend his state's gay marriage ban, a court ruled on Thursday.
WHY GAY MEN STRIVE TO STAY THIN:
A study has concluded that gay men and heterosexual women are driven to stay thin out of a desire to stay sexually competitive.
BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY DENIES GAY RUMOURS:
Britain's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has denied claims that he is having an affair with a younger male aide.
AIRLINE LAUNCHES GAY WEDDING COMPETITION:
A Scandinavian airline has launched a competition for a couple to take part in the first-ever same-sex wedding in the air.