World News

Portuguese gay journalist Carlos Castro found slain in NYC hotel

Jan 10, 2011

McDonalds taking a second look at wi-fi system that blocked gay websites

Like many restaurant chains, McDonalds offers free wi-fi in locations in the United States and abroad. But a system in New Zealand has come under fire because it blocks access to gay and lesbian websites.

Jan 9, 2011

Nepal welcomes gay tourists

For years, Nepal has been trying to modernize laws regarding gays and lesbians. The next step is to start capitalizing on gay and lesbian tourism.

Jan 9, 2011

Rupert Everett: Hollywood shunned me after I came out as gay

Dec 30, 2010

15-year-old boy donates sperm to lesbian aunt

When 20-year-old Charlie Lowden recently died after complications from a routine operation, his parents had no idea he'd left two kids behind.

Dec 29, 2010

Mickey Rourke to play gay rugby player Gareth Thomas in new film

Actor Mickey Rourke said he's going to portray gay rugby player Gareth Thomas in a new movie.

Dec 28, 2010

VIDEO: Hot, shirtless men perform for Pope at Vatican

A group of hot men took off their shirts and performed for the Pope at the Vatican on Wednesday.

Dec 15, 2010

Air New Zealand cuts gay kiss scene from flight safety film

Air New Zealand has cut a scene about a tame peck on the cheek from an in-flight safety film because the kisser and the kissed are both men.

Dec 12, 2010

Czech government told to stop use porn tests on gays

The European Union has told Czech government officials to stop testing gay asylum seekers with a dubious combination of porn movies and phallometric testing.

Dec 11, 2010

Former priest: many clergy are gay, including worst homophobes

David Berger, a former German priest and former publisher of a Catholic magazine, says in his new book that the worst homophobes in the Catholic church are the ones who are trying to hide their homosexuality.

Nov 21, 2010

Pope changes position; condoms now okay to stop AIDS

In a new book to be published this week, Pope Benedict takes a radically different stance on whether it's okay to use condoms to stop the spread of AIDS.

Nov 20, 2010

German company offers 'casket for gays' adorned with male nudes

Michael Koenigsford and Thomas Brandl are trying a new tactic to market to gays in Germany: they're selling a gay-targeted coffin.

Nov 19, 2010

Ugandan newspaper publishes 'top 100 homos' list, says 'hang them'

An English-language Ugandan newspaper has published a front-page story with a list of the "Top 100 Homos" and a banner recommending the men be hanged.

Oct 19, 2010

Judge issues worldwide injunction on DADT enforcement

Oct 12, 2010

Pope beatifies Cardinal John Henry Newman, who may have been gay

During his trip to the United Kingdom this weekend, Pope Benedict XVI put Cardinal John Henry Newman on the path to sainthood with the act of beatification. What's interesting is that Newman might have been gay.

Sep 19, 2010

Koran-burning pastor also targeted gay Gainesville mayor

Sep 7, 2010

Gay slur costs Australian swimming star Stephanie Rice her Jaguar

Australian Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice has lost her marketing deal with Jaguar after using the word "f**gots" on Twitter.

Sep 6, 2010

Report: Lady Gaga wants to become a minister, marry gay couples

A British tabloid claims that Lady Gaga wants to become a minister so she can unite gay fans in holy matrimony.

Sep 5, 2010

Arab family indicted for attacking gay teenager

A family living in Tel Aviv, Israel, has been indicted on assault charges for allegedly attacking a gay, cross-dressing relative.

Sep 3, 2010

Australian principal drops 'gay' from 'Kookaburra' song

There might be kookaburras sitting in gum trees at Le Page Primary School in Melbourne, Australia, but they're not feeling gay, thanks to a principal's apparently well-meaning mistake.

Sep 1, 2010

Mexico's Catholic Church: gay marriage worse than drug trafficking

Aug 17, 2010

Mexico's Supreme Court says gays can adopt kids

On Monday, Mexico's Supreme Court upheld a law that allows gays and lesbians to adopt children.

Aug 16, 2010

'First-ever' gay-targeted condom soon to be for sale in India

A company in India is about to sell condoms that were designed specifically for gay men.

Jul 31, 2010

Tel Aviv launches new gay travel PR campaign

Tel Aviv wants you to come visit and spend money. The Israeli city's tourism bureau has launched a new PR initiative called "Tel Aviv Gay Vibe."

Jul 25, 2010