Portugese parliament rejects gay marriage proposal

Gay and lesbian couples in Portugal will continue to be banned from getting married after the main government and opposition parties joined forces.

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Post debate bump puts Obama 11% ahead

The latest Gallup poll of the support for the candidates for President of the United States indicates that Barack Obama has widened his lead over John McCain.

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Matthew Shepard's mother hits out at prejudice and ignorance, ten years on

Judy Shepard, executive director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, released the following statement as she marks the tenth year since his death on October 12th 1998.

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Fundraising appeal attracts donors as Liverpool gay teen is buried

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Children of lesbians 'at risk' due to prolific sperm donors

A health official in South Australia has warned that the state's rules on sperm donation could put the children of some lesbians at risk.

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Victory for Christians as McDonald's gives in over gay rights

Christian and conservative Americans are claiming they have forced one of the world's best-known companies to withdraw from National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

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BBC rejects complaints about EastEnders gay kiss

More than 150 people who complained after two gay men kissed on BBC soap EastEnders have been told by the corporation that they treat gay and straight relationships in the same way.

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MPs and peers celebrate National AIDS Trust's 21st birthday

Lord Fowler was among the guests at a Houses of Parliament reception for the National AIDS Trust yesterday.

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Former Mr Gay UK stabbed victim 30 times then sliced off flesh court told

A Home Office pathologist has given evidence at the murder trial of Anthony Morley at Leeds Crown Court.

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Council of Europe calls on Bosnia to condemn homophobic violence

An assembly of European parliamentarians has condemned the recent attacks on the organisers and participants of the Sarajevo Queer Festival by a homophobic mob.

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