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Kentucky official jailed for refusing to recognise gay marriages

A judge in the US state of Kentucky jailed an official on Thursday for repeatedly refusing to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples. Country

Syria

UN gay rights hearing: 'If Islamic State didn't get me, my family would'

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Uganda: gay pride parade

Russia

Russian media could outlaw 'gay emojis'

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Israel

Palestinians and Jews hold vigils for victims of extremism

Hundreds of members of the gay community and their supporters held a vigil in the Jerusalem’s main square for a sixteen year old girl who died after

Russia

LGBT activists arrested in Russia amid paratrooper celebrations

Several LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights supporters have been arrested in the Russian city of St. Petersberg. Several

Israel

Israelis against recent violence in region as clashes rage in West Bank

Hundreds of Israelis have gathered across the country to condemn recent violence in the region including the death of a Palestinian infant in an

France

Orthodox Jew 'repeats' Jerusalem Gay Pride stabbing attack

Six people at Jerusalem’s annual Gay Pride have been stabbed, reportedly by an Orthodox Jewish man who police say had launched a similar attack on

USA

Boy Scouts of America lift ban on gay leaders

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Europe "must capitalise on gay rights momentum"

Kenya

Obama in Kenya: a pledge to work together but also criticism

The US and Kenyan leaders disagreed on some matters, including the country's record on gay rights

Kenya

Obama rejects calls to avoid issue of homosexuality on Kenya trip

Italy

Italy condemned for violating gay rights over marriage

The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Italy for failing to provide adequate legal protection for same-sex couples. Italy is the only

Saudi Arabia

Is Saudi Arabia outlawing rainbows for being gay?

A school in Saudi Arabia has been fined and one of its administrators jailed after a rainbow was painted on it. Enforcers of the country’s strict

Russia

Russia unveils 'straight' flag, internet responds

Vladimir Putin’s United Russia Party has unveiled a ‘straight flag’ in an effort to counteract the rainbow flag used worldwide as symbol of gay pride

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Gay pride celebrated in Madrid with a race in high heels

USA

Girl in US confronts anti-gay protestor and inspires thousands

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South Korea and Philippines celebrate gay pride

Turkey

Istanbul Gay pride quashed by riot police, rubber bullets and water cannon

Riot police in Turkey use rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse crowds at Istanbul's 13th LGBTI Pride Parade.

World News

Gay Pride: historic US ruling means more reason to celebrate

Gay Pride Day has had a particular resonance this year around the world. Mexico The Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal