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Victim of Paris shooting was gay
One of the victims of Thursday's shooting in Paris was gay.
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Nikki Haley condemns persecution of gay men in Chechnya
Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, on Monday condemned reports of police in Chechnya torturing and killing men suspected of being gay or bisexual.
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Joe Biden condemns persecution of gay men in Chechnya
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday condemned reports of police in Chechnya torturing and killing men suspected of being gay or bisexual.
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British race car driver Danny Watts comes out gay
British professional racing driver Danny Watts has announced for the first time publicly that he's gay.
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World OutGames brings together sports, culture and a human rights conference
The first-ever World OutGames in the United States – which will be the fourth edition of this mega, quadrennial, multi-sport showcase for the LGBT community – will be held May 26 – June 4 in Miami. The 10-day event also
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Mother allegedly killed son because he was gay
Police in Brazil have charged a woman with murdering her 17-year-old gay son.
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UK's 'Turing Law' will posthumously pardon thousands of men convicted of having gay sex
The UK government has announced that it will posthumously pardon thousands of gay and bisexual men convicted of sexual offenses which have since been abolished in England and Wales.
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Boy confronts thousands of protesters marching against gay marriage in Mexico
A photo of a 12-year-old boy attempting to block an anti-gay march in Mexico is making headlines.
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Juan Gabriel, who never denied gay rumors, dies of heart attack
Mexico is mourning the loss of singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died Sunday in his home in Santa Monica, California of a heart attack.
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Lesbian rugby player gets engaged during Rio Olympics
Out rugby player Isadora Cerullo and her girlfriend got engaged on Monday during the Rio Olympics.
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Uganda's government to 'rehabilitate' members of LGBT community
Uganda's government said Monday that it has developed a program to "rehabilitate" members of the LGBT community to give them a chance to lead "normal lives."
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Uganda pride canceled
Organizers behind Ugandan's annual pride celebration announced Friday that they were canceling this year's march slated for this weekend.
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Tom Daley wants to start a family after diving
Out athlete Tom Daley said this week that he wants to start a family once his diving career is over.
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A record 40 out athletes to compete in Rio Olympics
At least 40 openly lesbian, gay and bisexual athletes are competing the in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, a new record.
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United Nations creates LGBT monitor
The United Nations last week signaled that it was prepared to take a leading role in helping advance LGBT rights around the globe.
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200,000 attend Tel Aviv LGBT Pride
Some 200,000 people attended Friday's annual Tel Aviv LGBT Pride parade.
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Uzo Aduba, Samira Wiley attend Sao Paulo LGBT Pride
Stars of the Netflix drama Orange is the New Black helped Sao Paulo, Brazil celebrate LGBT Pride on Saturday.
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Elton John vows to help end AIDS in Russia
Out British singer Elton John on Monday vowed to help end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Russia.
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Olympic water polo player Victor Gutierrez comes out gay
A Spanish water polo player who is headed to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this summer came out gay in an exclusive interview with Spanish glossy Shangay.
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Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto proposes legalizing gay marriage
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Tuesday proposed legalizing same-sex marriage throughout Mexico.
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Abuse at games drives gay Spanish soccer referee to quit
Jesus Tomillero, believed to be the first openly gay registered Spanish soccer referee, is quitting his job over being the target of verbal abuse at games.
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Human Rights Watch calls bullying of LGBT students in Japan 'epidemic'
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday released an 84-page report on the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students in Japanese schools.
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Obama credits daughters, gay couples he knows with changing his mind on gay marriage
President Barack Obama on Saturday credited his daughters and gay couples he knows for helping him change his mind on marriage equality.
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Editor of Bangladesh's first ever LGBT magazine reportedly 'hacked to death'
A senior editor of Bangladesh's first ever LGBT magazine has been hacked to death in a horrific attack in the capital Dhaka, according to authorities.