QC World Headlines

AFRICA
Pretoria, South Africa – Christian church worries pro-gay ruling trumps right to express religious freedom. [SOURCE]
ASIA/MIDDLE EAST
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Jail for two women in Emirates’ first lesbian indecency case. [SOURCE]
Iran – Film raises veil on Iranian transsexuals. [SOURCE]
Taipei, Taiwan – Gay “priest” accused of fraud and sexual assault. [SOURCE]
EUROPE
Bosnia – First gay festival criticized as “provocative” to Muslims. [SOURCE]
London, England – Stonewall Lions FC win International Gay and Lesbian Football Association (IGLFA) World Championship on Saturday. [SOURCE]
London, England – Violence against gays preached in British mosques claims new documentary. [SOURCE]
Manchester, England – Village Business Association accuses Manchester Pride organizers of greedy “dictators.” [SOURCE]
Scotland – Scottish minister fights back against rural homophobia. [SOURCE]
Wales, United Kingdom – Two fathers find love together as transgender lesbians. [SOURCE]
Wales, United Kingdom – Gay man may be selected as Anglican bishop. [SOURCE]
NORTH AMERICA
Baltimore, Maryland – Governor supports civil unions and transgender rights. [SOURCE]
Boston, Massachusetts – One of four suspects arrested in Boston gay bashing. [SOURCE]
Pennsylvania – Accused killers gay porn and escort pasts may undermine character in trial. [SOURCE]
Federal District, Mexico City – Mexican pro-gay politician Rincon Gallardo, dies at age 69. [SOURCE]
Honolulu, Hawaii – Gay couple settles housing lawsuit against state university. [SOURCE]
Little Rock, Arkansas – Groups move to ban LGBTs from fostering and adopting. [SOURCE]
New Orleans, Louisiana – Hurricane Gustav dampens gay Southern Decadence party. [SOURCE]
New York City, New York – Landmark OutWeek 80’s and 90’s magazines now available online. [SOURCE]
OCEANIA
Auckland, New Zealand – 120 Pacific HIV+ people gather to discuss discrimination and treatment issues. [SOURCE]
Sydney – Amidst violence and controversy, Sydney tries to enforce “homophobia-free zones.” [SOURCE]