Just when the United States is on the verge of discarding its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding gays in the military, prominent AFL player Jason Akermanis has publicly argued for a similar approach to be applied in the AFL.  In effect, he doesn’t mind having gay teammates as long as he doesn’t know they are gay

With the aid of social networking site “YouTube”, a new channel “It Gets Better” has been set up, in the hope that it will help some teens struggling to come to terms with being gay. “Dan Savage”, a speaker and gay rights activist has launched this latest channel to give support and encouragement to gay teens at a time when they may be confused, feel alone or are being bullied.

Has Lady Gaga's Born This Way got what it takes to be a classic gay anthem? Jon Savage on the debt she owes to a brave 1970s singer �

ironically-named airline P.C. Air claims it's the first in the world to hire openly transsexual flight attendants. When the airline begins flying Asian routes in April, four transsexual people will be among the 30-person cabin crew, Forbes reports. Though Thailand is tolerant of transvestites and transsexuals, who are known as "katoeys" or "ladyboys," they often have difficulty finding jobs outside of the entertainment and beauty industries. Company president Peter Chan, a former flight attendant himself, says, "I think it's time for the Thai society to be more open and support freedom of all sexes."

Same-sex couples will be allowed to hold civil-partnership ceremonies in churches under new laws to be unveiled this week in Britain.

Transmission of the AIDS virus seems to be "out of control" among gay men in France despite an overall fall in the number of new HIV cases in the country, according to a study published on Thursday.

The 'Faith' singer - who is serving a custodial sentence for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis - is said to be taking on other inmates at the popular game at Highpoint Prison in Suffolk, East England, where he was moved last Friday (17.09.10) from London's tough Pentonville Prison.

England cricketer Jimmy Anderson has become the first professional player to appear naked on the cover of gay magazine Attitude

Organizers say Lady Gaga is visiting Maine's largest city to join a rally against the military's ban on service members being openly gay.

Blantyre - A gay couple from Malawi kept out of the public eye after being pardoned and freed from prison, in what a relative said on Sunday was a deliberate decision prompted by the conservative view of homosexuality in the Southern African country.