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Shoot a gay activist in the face in Russia, get no jail time

By Raziel Reid

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Senegal: Five women arrested for violating country’s anti-gay law

Lesbian advocacy group says women are facing increased scrutiny

By Natasha Barsotti

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Bangladesh: Government moves to recognize hijra as separate gender identity

Decision made at cabinet meeting: report

By Natasha Barsotti

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Croatia: Lawmakers vote to hold referendum on defining marriage

Activists condemn plan as infringement on human rights

By Natasha Barsotti

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Confessed murderer of Halifax-area gay men says he was ridding city of ‘demons’

Glen Race murdered Trevor Brewster and Michael Knott in 2007

By Justin Ling

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European Court of Justice supports gay African asylum seekers

Judgment handed down in case involving men from Senegal, Sierra Leone and Uganda

By Natasha Barsotti

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US Senate passes ENDA

Question remains whether legislation will come up for House vote

By Natasha Barsotti

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Zambia: First Lady calls for end to discrimination based on sexual orientation

Christine Kaseba-Sata says silence about MSM issues should be broken

By Natasha Barsotti

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Etobicoke man arrested in Chris Skinner murder

Police say 23-year-old Agustin Caruso was driver of SUV involved in Skinner’s death four years ago

By Rob Salerno

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Toronto police arrest alleged driver in Christopher Skinner murder

Skinner was run over by an SUV after a late-night altercation

By Xtra Editor

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US Senate approves ENDA religious protections before key Nov 7 vote

Not everyone is happy with the amendment

By Natasha Barsotti

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Russia: Arkhangelsk drops ‘gay propaganda’ measure

Application of anti-gay federal law cancels effect of repeal: activists

By Natasha Barsotti

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Government making ‘contingency plans’ for Olympics-goers

NDP calls on Conservatives to send dedicated representative for LGBT Canadians

By Justin Ling

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US Senate votes to open debate on ENDA

Non-discrimination measure receives bipartisan support in 61-to-30 vote

By Natasha Barsotti

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Nova Scotia stabbing survivor Scott Jones buoyed by outpouring of support

Inspiring messages and $75,000 pour in — from Aunt Mabel’s friend to strangers in Nepal

By Justin Ling

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Taiwan: Thousands take to the streets for 11th annual Pride parade

Celebrations take place as country’s parliament gets ready to consider marriage amendment

By Natasha Barsotti

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Chile: Attack leaves gay man in a coma

UPDATE: Daniel Zamudio killers sentenced

By Natasha Barsotti

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UN criticized for human rights book launch in Trinidad and Tobago

Gay rights advocate Maurice Tomlinson says gays are ‘prohibited class’ in island’s immigration policy

By Natasha Barsotti