HEADLINES
MCDONALD’S AIRS GAY AD:
US fast food giant McDonald's has produced its first gay-themed television ad for broadcast in France.
NOW PAKISTAN JAILS COUPLE:
In a scenario reminiscent of the recent Malawi incident, two men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to get married, reports CNN.
ANGER OVER GAY POLITICIAN POLL:
The UK's Sun newspaper has been criticised for publishing a poll asking if gay people should be allowed to become cabinet ministers.
TRANS MAN WINS INTERNATIONAL MR LEATHER:
For the first time ever a transsexual man has been chosen as International Mr. Leather at last weekend’s annual competition in Chicago.
CRISTIANO RONALDO SUPPORTS GAY MARRIAGE:
Following the recent legalisation of same-sex marriage in Portugal, footballer and sex-symbol Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he supports the new law.
AUSSIE FOOTBALLER DEMOTED OVER HOMOPHOBIC ARTICLE:
An Australian Rules Football star has been demoted for two weeks after he wrote a newspaper article telling gay players to stay in the closet.
CAN SCIENCE EXPLAIN GAYDAR?:
Scientists have found that gay people are more aware of details than straight people, which could explain their uncanny ability to recognise one another.
KYLIE RELEASES SEXY NEW VIDEO:
The video for Kylie Minogue’s new single All the Lovers, featuring half naked models and bisexual imagery, has premiered online. Watch it here!
GROUPS DEMAND ZIM DROP CHARGES AGAINST ACTIVISTS:
Human Rights groups have called on the Zimbabwe government to drop politically motivated charges against the two LGBT activists arrested last week.
SA PLAN TO BAN INTERNET PORN:
The South African government is considering a proposed draconian bill to block all adult material on the internet in South Africa.
LEGENDS NIGHTCLUB CLOSES:
Legends nightclub in Pretoria has announced that it has closed its doors after five and half years with immediate effect.
MALAWI COUPLE COULD BE RE-ARRESTED:
Malawi's Minister of Gender and Children has warned that Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza could be re-arrested if they do not change their behaviour.
RUSSIAN ACTIVISTS OUTWIT POLICE:
Russian activists managed to evade police in a "cat and mouse" game and held a short, illegal Pride march in Moscow on Saturday.
MALAWI COUPLE PARDONED:
Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika has reluctantly pardoned the gay couple that was recently jailed for 14 years.
US HOUSE VOTES TO REPEAL GAY MILITARY BAN:
The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell", but critics say the move is not enough.
GAY MEN WARY OF PUBLIC AFFECTION:
A new survey has revealed that 61 percent of gay and bisexual men feel that they are unable to show affection in public.
SHOWDOWN IN MOSCOW:
Organisers of tomorrow's Moscow Gay Pride Parade are determined to hold the event, even if it remains banned by the authorities.
GAY COMIC NOMINATED FOR TOP AWARD:
A British comic featuring a group of gay superheroes has been nominated for an Eagle Award, described as the equivalent of the Oscars for comics.
ZUMA CONDEMNS MALAWI JAILING:
South African President Jacob Zuma has finally spoken out about the jailing of two gay men in Malawi on charges of homosexuality.
ZIM ACTIVISTS FREED ON BAIL:
A Harare magistrate has released on bail the two Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) employees who were arrested last week.