U.K. MEN JAILED FOR HOMOPHOBIA
Four men, including three religious extremists who called for gays to be put to death, have been jailed in the U.K. for homophobic crimes in the last few days.
SCHOOLGIRLS SUSPENDED OVER LESBIANISM CLAIMS
Twelve girls are reported to have been suspended from a high school in Kenya following accusations that they had “practised lesbianism”.
TOM CRUISE’S SON APOLOGISES FOR ANTI-GAY TWEET
Connor Cruise, the adopted son of actor Tom Cruise, has apologised for using an anti-gay slur in a tweet to his agent.
UGANDAN GOVERNMENT DOESN’T BACK ANTI-GAY BILL
The Ugandan government has said that it does not support the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that was re-tabled in parliament last week.
POLICE LOOKING FOR MAN IN CONNECTION WITH BRONX MURDER
Cape Town police have announced that they are looking for a man in connection with the murder of gay nightclub owner Bruno Bronn.
AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS CHARTER MUST INCLUDE GAYS
Following the revival of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill, the DA has called on South Africa to lobby for gays to be protected by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
GAY CRUISE SUICIDE MAN IDENTIFIED
The family of the man who jumped overboard during a gay cruise near the Mexican coast has asked for other passengers to come forward.
CNN SUSPENDS ANALYST
CNN has suspended political analyst Roland Martin despite his apologies following an anti-gay comment related to a David Beckham underwear ad.
WASHINGTON STATE LAWMAKERS LEGALISE SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
A same-sex marriage bill has been passed by the state of Washington, making it the seventh American state to legalise gay and lesbian marriages.
IS BRONX MURDER LINKED TO GAUTENG KILLINGS?
There is concern within the LGBT community that the murder of gay nightclub owner Bruno Bronn could be linked to recent gay murders in Gauteng.