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Man who stabbed Jerusalem gay pride marchers sentenced to life
Many questioned how Schlissel, 40 when he was convicted, was allowed anywhere near the parade Middle East -
German politicians detained at Istanbul gay demo
Two German politicians were detained in Isatnbul after police dispersed protesters defying the ban on the Gay Pride parade. Middle East -
Obama designates first US LGBT national monument
The monument includes Greenwich Village’s Stonewall Inn bar and the small park next door World News -
Putin calls Elton John - and this time it’s real says Kremlin
Russia's president called Elton John and suggested a meeting after the British singer was tricked last week by a prankster impersonating the Russian leader Variety -
Thousands rally across Israel after gay pride attack
Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem following attacks by Jewish extremists targeting homosexuals Middle East -
Court orders Jerusalem gay pride attacker remain in custody
Police said the attacker, Yishai Schlissel, who was arrested at the scene for Thursday’s attack Middle East -
Turkish police use water cannon to disperse gay pride parade
The police appeared intent on stopping the crowd gathering near Taksim Square Middle East -
Big brands use rainbow flags in logo after marriage equality ruling
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, LinkedIn were some of the social networking sites to display their support for the landmark decision Digital -
Two topless Femen protesters arrested in Morocco
Two members of controversial feminist campaign group Femen were arrested in Morocco Middle East -
Egypt court tries 26 men for ‘debauchery’
An Egyptian court on Sunday tried 26 men for alleged debauchery after accusing them of homosexual activity at a Cairo public bathhouse in a case that ... Middle East -
Three Malaysian Muslims win court bid to cross-dress
Three Malaysian Muslim transgenders won the right to cross-dress in a landmark court ruling Asia -
Egypt jails eight men over ‘gay marriage’
The court also sentenced the eight to three years of probation once they have served their terms Middle East -
Egypt ‘gay marriage’ trial verdict set for Nov 1
Homosexuality is not specifically banned under Egyptian law Middle East -
Pakistan’s homosexual scene: Is the debate being silenced?
Pakistan has attracted global media attention for its vibrant gay scene over the past year Variety -
Anti-gay president’s wife left him for a woman
Recent reports show that Texas Values’ president Jonathan Saenz’s wife left him for a woman Variety -
Lebanon NGOs slam arrest of 27 over ‘homosexual acts’
The groups said the men were being held by police after being arrested at a Beirut hammam and questioned about their sexual orientation Middle East -
Turkey’s new prison plans alarm homosexuals
The LGBT rights groups thought the decision would further extend discrimination in the largely homophobic country Middle East -
Jennifer Lopez wins award for homosexual drama
Lopez was honored Saturday night at the 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards with the Vanguard Award Entertainment -
UK Muslim hotline invites gay, Jewish patrons
Founder of anti-Islamophobia helpline launches diverse recruitment drive in fight against all forms of intolerance Variety -
Jordan arrests 10 gays over get-together party
Homosexuality is not illegal in the conservative desert kingdom, although it is widely seen to be unacceptable. Middle East -
Supporters of gay marriage in France include some Muslims
Thousands of French have expressed their support for gay marriage by signing a petition aimed at ‘equality among citizens’ Features -
Formula 1 boss ‘completely agrees’ with Putin’s anti-gay law
The anti-propaganda law, which was first proposed in June 2013, sparked controversy around the world Sports -
Rihanna backs Sochi Games gay rights campaign
Gay Australian Olympian Belle Brockhoff tweeted thanks to Rihanna for her support of the P6 “equality” campaign Sports -
Google makes statement about Russian anti-gay law
Google declined to comment on the new Google Doodle, saying it wanted the illustration to speak for itself Digital -
Five things to know about the Sochi Olympics
A Russian law was used to discriminate against gays is among unresolved issues taking place as Russia opens the Olympics Sports -
Dozens arrested for being gay in north Nigeria
First the police targeted the gay men, then tortured them into naming dozens of others who now are being hunted down Features -
Egypt’s first gay film, a sad affair that irks censors
In Egypt, as in the wider Arab world, the topic is generally taboo Art and culture -
Israeli advert puppets take flak over sexual ambivalence
The goal was merely to promote clean energy in Israel - but television ads starring a pair of male puppets called “plug” and ... Variety -
Iran arrests ‘network of homosexuals and Satanists’ at birthday event
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Thursday announced the arrest of “a network of homosexuals and Satanists” in the western city of ... Middle East -
Activist hopes to become Turkey’s first gay mayor
A 43-year-old man is to become the first openly gay candidate to stand for office in Turkey, local media said Saturday. Can Cavusoglu announced he ... Variety