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Elton John and rugby chief support homophobia video – but footballers stay silent

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Elton John, the chief of the Rugby Football Union and the gay Irish hurler Donal Óg Cusack have all given their support to the FA's anti-homophobia video but not a single footballer has come forward to condemn anti-gay abuse.

European Parliament says candidate countries must offer gays protection

Pink News  Feb 12 10

The European Parliament has said that Croatia, Macedonia and Turkey must prove they can offer "genuine protection" to gay people in order to join the European Union.

Protestors will tell Pope to 'snog off'

Pink News  Feb 12 10

A 'kiss-in' will be held as part of Sunday's Valentine's Day protest against the Pope's visit to the UK.

Comment: Homophobia hurts young straight men too

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Following the postponement of the FA's efforts to tackle anti-gay abuse, former NBA player John Amaechi argues that homophobia on and off the pitch damages straight men as well as gays.

WHSmith will no longer sell Attitude magazine

Pink News  Feb 12 10

High street retailer WHSmith will no longer stock gay men's magazine Attitude. The monthly gay magazine, which is Britain's biggest, announced the news today.

Alexander McQueen hanged himself on the eve of mother's funeral

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Fashion designer Alexander McQueen killed himself the day before his mother's funeral. His mother Joyce died on February 2nd and McQueen, whose real name was Lee, reportedly refused to get out of bed since her death.

Church of England approves pension rights for gay civil partners

Pink News  Feb 12 10

The Church of England General Synod yesterday approved giving the civil partners of deceased gay clergy equal pensions rights.

Marc Jacobs' partner confirms the pair are married

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Lorenzo Martone has confirmed he and fashion designer Marc Jacobs are married. Martone told a magazine the pair tied the knot on New Year's Eve, although they had yet to sign official documents.

Top footballers 'refused to appear in anti-homophobia film'

Pink News  Feb 12 10

Top-ranking footballers turned down requests to appear in the FA's anti-homophobia film because they feared being ridiculed on the pitch, it has been reported.

Obituary: Alexander McQueen

Pink News  Feb 11 10

The Hackney-born son of a taxi driver, Alexander McQueen shocked the fashion world with his outrageous debut collections.

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