HEADLINES
HIV COULD BE 100 YEARS OLD:
New research suggests that HIV has been infecting human beings for around a century; much longer than previously thought.
GOVERNMENT GETS BEHIND SYDNEY MARDI GRAS:
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, one of the world’s largest gay and lesbian festivals, has secured government funding for the first time in its 30-year history.
SARAH PALIN: HOMOSEXUALITY A CHOICE:
Sarah Palin, the controversial US Republican vice-presidential nominee, has said that she believes that being gay is a choice.
US CHANGES MIND ON HIV TRAVEL BAN:
Despite legislation to end the ban on HIV+ immigration and travel, the US Department of Homeland Security says it will only "streamline" the granting of visas to HIV+ people.
WALL OF REMEMBRANCE AT JOBURG PRIDE:
Joburg Pride has called on the gay community to play a part in commemorating the victims of LGBT hate crimes.
STUDY: CIRCUMCISION CAN PROTECT ‘ACTIVE’ GAY MEN:
For the first time a new study has shown that circumcision can help protect 'active' gay men from HIV infection.
THOUSANDS TAKE PART IN TAIPEI PRIDE:
Around 18,000 people have taken part in the 2008 Taipei Gay Carnival Pride Parade, said to be the largest gay event in Asia.
IRAN ADMITS IT HAS GAY PEOPLE:
The Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has admitted in a US TV interview that there are lesbian and gay people in Iran.
SOWETO CELEBRATES PRIDE:
Saturday saw protestors take to the streets to demonstrate against hate crimes as part of the annual Soweto Pride march and celebration.
GOOGLE AND LEVIS BACK GAY MARRIAGE:
Two global brands, Google and Levis, have backed the campaign to keep same-sex marriage legal in California.
GAY CHARACTERS INCREASE ON US TV:
A study shows that the 2008-2009 television season in the US will boast the highest number of LGBT characters ever.
ALARM AT SEXUAL CLEANSING IN IRAQ:
Islamist death squads are hunting down gay Iraqis and summarily executing them, claims gay rights activist Peter Tatchell.
BOSNIA GAY FESTIVAL CANCELLED:
Amnesty international has slammed Bosnian authorities as a gay festival is called off following violent attacks on participants.
VIOLENCE AT BOSNIA GAY FESTIVAL:
Violent clashes at Bosnia's first gay festival on Wednesday have left three people injured.
US STARS COME OUT THE CLOSET:
American Idol runner up Clay Aiken has announced that he is gay, while actress Lindsay Lohan has confirmed that she is dating a woman.
TOP MCCAIN STAFFER OUTED?:
It's been claimed that US Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain's top staffer is gay.
SPIELBERG SUPPORTS GAY MARRIAGE CAMPAIGN:
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and his wife have donated $100,000 towards a campaign to ensure same-sex marriage stays legal in California.
POPE JOKE COMEDIAN SAFE:
Italy’s Justice Minister has declined to prosecute a comedian for insulting Pope Benedict XVI in a homosexual demons remark.
GEORGE MICHAEL APOLOGISES AFTER ARREST:
Openly gay pop singer George Michael has apologised to fans following another drug arrest on Friday.
UGANDA: ANGER OVER HARASSMENT OF ACTIVISTS:
There is growing concern over the continued official harassment of LGBT activists in Uganda.