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Martyred gay rights activist gets stamp
Pioneering US gay rights activist Harvey Milk, gunned down in 1978 by a political rival, is to be honoured with a postage stamp in his image.
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Ex-socialist nations 'lag on gay rights'
The vast majority of countries have become more accepting of homosexuality, with the exception of Russia and other former socialist countries, a new study has found.
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Cakegate: a story of the clash of religious freedom and gay rights
Cakes are central to many Western celebrations – in particular, birthdays and weddings. But should businesses have the right to refuse to make a cake for a celebration that contradicts their religious beliefs? In several highly publicised incidents around the world, Christians have refused to…
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Italy approves gay civil unions
Italy has approved same-sex civil unions and given new rights to unmarried couples but conservative parties in the Catholic country will fight the laws.
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Gay rights: How they vary around the world
Homosexuality is still subject to the death penalty in many countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, while others allow gay marriage and adoption.
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Gay rights lawyer David Buckel dies after setting himself on fire in protest
A prominent American lawyer and gay rights activist has died after setting himself on fire at a New York park to protest damage being done to the planet, according to US media reports.
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Scuffle mars burial of Uganda gay rights activist
A scuffle erupted at the funeral of a murdered Ugandan gay rights activist after the presiding priest charged that homosexuality is "evil and will be punished by God".
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How gay rights and homophobia have bitterly divided Poland amid an election
On Sunday, Poland heads to the polls for a run-off election to decide the country’s next president. But the incumbent, populist Andrzej Duda, has come under fire for his anti-gay rhetoric.
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Clashes in Chile as right-wing Catholic group protests LGBT rights
Police in Chile used tear gas and water cannon to separate rival protests sparked by a Spanish right-wing Catholic group that opposes gay and transgender rights.
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Ireland, enthusiastic about gay rights, frets over abortion
In recent years, Irish voters legalised divorce, same-sex marriage, and elected the country's first gay prime minister. But are they ready to legalise abortion?
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