QC World Headlines

AFRICA
Uganda – Government hunts and detains local gays. [SOURCE]
ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST
Cambodia – Siem Reap sees a fast increase in gay tourism. [SOURCE]
Karmandu, Nepal – In conservative Nepal, ‘third gender’ activist speaks out [SOURCE]
Tehran, Iran – Death penalty for man accused of homosexuality at age 16. [SOURCE]
EUROPE
Belgrade, Serbia – Two arrested in attack on Serbian gay event. [SOURCE]
Britain, United Kingdom – Lesbian soldier gains compensation after unwanted sex offers. [SOURCE]
Manchester, England – Asylum, equality and faith schools discussed at LGBT fringe meeting. [SOURCE]
Perugia, Italy – Lesbian student accused of murder. [SOURCE]
Rome, Italy – No prosecution for comedian over Papal jibe. [SOURCE]
Sarajevo, Bosnia – Media supporting Bosnia’s first gay festival threatened. [SOURCE]
United Kingdom – LGBT Labour comes up with t-shirt slogan “Never Kissed A Tory – never will.” [SOURCE]
United Kingdom – Harman challenged over Evangelical appointment to equality commission. [SOURCE]
Wales, United Kingdom – Gay blessing vicar is reprimanded. [SOURCE]
NORTH AMERICA
Albany, New York – Uphill battle for gay Republican state Senate candidate. [SOURCE]
Bloomington, Indiana – Obsession on “down low” bisexual activity of black males doesn’t aid health issues, says expert. [SOURCE]
Boston, Philadelphia – Reported hate crimes on rise in Boston. [SOURCE]
Canada – Feature: In defense of trans people. [SOURCE]
Miami, Florida – Gay marriage opens new chapters on good manners. [SOURCE]
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Study says “homonegativity” predicts mental, sex health. [SOURCE]
Orlando, Florida – Orlando Sentinel speaks out against anti-gay ballot. [SOURCE]
Pogughkeepsie, New York – Transgender employee tells tale. [SOURCE]
Sacramento, California – Backers of California same-sex marriage ban are out-fundraising opponents. [SOURCE]
Salt Lake City, Utah – Gay marriage ban vote motivates wealthy ex-Mormon. [SOURCE]
San Francisco, California – Woman gets 15 years to life for letting dogs murder lesbian woman. [SOURCE]
Texas – Pictures from 25th Annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom parade. [SOURCE]
United States – Slowly, companies embracing transgender employees. [SOURCE]
Washington D.C., U.S.A. – John McCain’s Chief of Staff outed, wins Roy Cohn Award. [SOURCE]
Washington D.C., U.S.A. – Same-sex marriage proposed for DC. [SOURCE]
OCEANIA
Australia – Lesbian mothers gain legal rights. [SOURCE]
Brisbane, Australia – Lesbian who ran down teenage schoolgirl jailed. [SOURCE]
Queensland, Australia – Anti-Gay bumper sticker lands gun boss in hot water. [SOURCE]
New Zealand – Parliament’s ‘Rainbow Room’ to recognise gay contribution. [SOURCE]