KENYA. High court upholds law making gay sex illegal: 'Same-sex relations have been banned since the British colonized Kenya in the late 19th century. Kenya's penal code criminalizes "carnal knowledge … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 20 International Stories You Need to Know About
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Grindr’s Chinese Owner Will Sell It by 2020 After U.S. Labels It National Security Risk
In April we reported that Grindr, the leading gay social app, was up for sale by Kunlun, the Chinese firm which acquired it in 2016, after a U.S. Government panel said it is a “national security … [Read more...] about Grindr’s Chinese Owner Will Sell It by 2020 After U.S. Labels It National Security Risk
Hong Kong-Based Airline Cathay Pacific Includes Gay Couple in ‘Bold’ New Advertising Campaign
In a move seen as "bold and timely", Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has included a gay couple in a new "Move Beyond" advertising … [Read more...] about Hong Kong-Based Airline Cathay Pacific Includes Gay Couple in ‘Bold’ New Advertising Campaign
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TAIWAN. Same-sex marriage registration opens: ' The Taipei City Government announced on Tuesday (April 23) that it would allow gay couples to “book” their marriage registration starting today, one … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 15 International Stories You Need To Know About
Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle, Perhaps the Last Female of the Species, Dies in China Zoo Leaving 3 Known Left in the World
China's last female Yangtze giant softshell turtle died over the weekend at the Suzhou Zoo. She was the last known female of her species. Only three others are known to exist, one at the Suzhou Zoo … [Read more...] about Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle, Perhaps the Last Female of the Species, Dies in China Zoo Leaving 3 Known Left in the World
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JAPAN. The finalists for Mr. Gay Japan have been announced. 'This year’s grand final in early May will be held in Cape Town, South Africa. But before the final competition, there will be a local round … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 16 International Stories You Need to Know About
Chinese Firm Puts Grindr Up for Sale After U.S. Govt. Panel Deems it ‘National Security Risk’
Grindr, the leading gay social app, is up for sale by Kunlun, the Chinese firm which acquired it in 2016, after a U.S. Government panel said it is a "national security risk." Reuters reports: "The … [Read more...] about Chinese Firm Puts Grindr Up for Sale After U.S. Govt. Panel Deems it ‘National Security Risk’
11 Gay Moments Were Cut from China’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Many Scenes ‘Didn’t Make Sense At All’ According to One Viewer
In February we reported that the Chinese release of Bohemian Rhapsody, the Oscar-winning Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic, was to be de-gayed by Chinese censors. The Chinese version has been released and … [Read more...] about 11 Gay Moments Were Cut from China’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Many Scenes ‘Didn’t Make Sense At All’ According to One Viewer
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Get China Release, Without the Gay Parts
Bohemian Rhapsody is set to be released in China in mid-March, but government censors plan to cut out all the gay references. The film will be released through the National Alliance of Arthouse … [Read more...] about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Get China Release, Without the Gay Parts
Chinese Broadcaster Censored ‘Gay Man’ from Rami Malek’s Oscar Speech
The Chinese broadcaster Mango censored the words "gay man" from Rami Malek's Oscar acceptance speech. Malek won Best Actor for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in Bohemian … [Read more...] about Chinese Broadcaster Censored ‘Gay Man’ from Rami Malek’s Oscar Speech
