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. … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 20 International Stories You Need to Know About
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First Gay Couple Marries in Taiwan as Marriage Equality Comes to Asia: WATCH
Gay couples began marrying today in Taiwan on Friday, bringing marriage equality to a part of the world it has never seen. Shane Lin and Marc Yan … [Read more...] about First Gay Couple Marries in Taiwan as Marriage Equality Comes to Asia: WATCH
U.S. Sanctions Chechen Officials Responsible for Torture and Detention of Gay Men
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned several Chechen officials and a law enforcement agency in relation to a new wave of persecution of … [Read more...] about U.S. Sanctions Chechen Officials Responsible for Torture and Detention of Gay Men
Taiwan Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in First for Asia
Taiwan's parliament passed Asia's first marriage equality law overnight as more than 40,000 stood in the streets outside the legislature. Taiwan is … [Read more...] about Taiwan Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in First for Asia
Mob Beats Priest in India, Chops Off His Hair for Being Gay: VIDEO
Videos of a priest being beaten by a crowd in Mangaluru, India have gone viral on social media. The News Minute reports: 'In the two videos, one of … [Read more...] about Mob Beats Priest in India, Chops Off His Hair for Being Gay: VIDEO
After Dodging, Australian PM Scott Morrison Says He Doesn’t Believe Gay People Are Going To Hell: WATCH
Thanks to Australian rugby star Israel Folau's recent Instagram posts and pending expulsion from Rugby Australia, reporters are grilling politicians … [Read more...] about After Dodging, Australian PM Scott Morrison Says He Doesn’t Believe Gay People Are Going To Hell: WATCH
Gay Men Tortured, Raped with Sticks, Electrocuted in Hideous New Round of Persecution in Chechnya
A new wave of violent persecution has begun against men perceived to be gay in the southern Russian republic of Chechnya, according to several men who … [Read more...] about Gay Men Tortured, Raped with Sticks, Electrocuted in Hideous New Round of Persecution in Chechnya
George Clooney and Ellen Celebrate Brunei Backtracking on Death Penalty for Gay Sex: ‘It’s Not Fixed Yet, But…’ — WATCH
George Clooney spoke with Ellen DeGeneres about his call for a boycott on the Dorchester Hotel group and other businesses that do business with … [Read more...] about George Clooney and Ellen Celebrate Brunei Backtracking on Death Penalty for Gay Sex: ‘It’s Not Fixed Yet, But…’ — WATCH
Philippines’ Janjep Carlos Crowned Mr. Gay World
Philippines' John Jeffrey "Janjep" Carlos, 41, was crowned Mr. Gay World in Cape Town, South Africa over the weekend, becoming the second Filipino to … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Janjep Carlos Crowned Mr. Gay World
Brunei Says It Won’t Enforce Death Penalty for Gay Sex But Little Will Change for LGBTQ People
Brunei's sultan on Sunday announced a moratorium to the death by stoning penalty for gay sex which has sparked international condemnation and boycotts … [Read more...] about Brunei Says It Won’t Enforce Death Penalty for Gay Sex But Little Will Change for LGBTQ People