Bruno banned in Malaysia
The film Bruno, about a gay fashion journalist, has been banned in Malaysia for its gay sex scenes. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, the film has already been banned in Ukraine for the same reason.
Vaccine cuts risk of HIV infection 'by a third'
Researchers have found that a combination of two experimental HIV vaccines cut infection rates by one third. The seven-year trial, carried out in Thailand on 16,000 people, is the first to cut infection rates.
Indonesian province introduces severe penalties for homosexuality
Aceh, a devoutly Muslim province of Indonesia, has passed new laws allowing heavy punishments for homosexuality, adultery and alcohol consumption.
'Gay cure' yoga guru to to set up centre on Scottish island
An Indian yoga guru who claimed the practice could cure homosexuality is to set up a yoga and meditation centre on a remote Scottish island. Swami Baba Ramdev recently said homosexuality was a "disease" but could be cured by yoga.
Indian government tipped to allow gay sex ruling
The Indian government will not oppose a recent Delhi High Court ruling decriminalising homosexuality in the capital, according to a report.
Indian cabinet could report next week on legalisation of gay sex
The Indian government could give its official response to a court ruling that decriminalised homosexual acts as early as next week.
AIDS chief stresses importance of positive media respresentation of LGBT Indians
The man leading the fight against HIV and AIDS in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has said that the media should reject sensationalist reporting when dealing with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans issues.
Gay Indian prince: 'Yoga didn't turn me straight'
A gay Indian prince has criticised claims made by a yoga guru that yoga can 'cure' homosexuality.
Bollywood show enters fight for Indian gay rights
An Indian television show is to screen an episode on gay rights. 'Yeh Chanda Kanoon Hai’, an Indian courtroom television show, is to include a court case on gay rights in its new series.
Thai boxer may face ban for posing in gay magazine
A Thai boxer who posed on the cover of a gay magazine in his underwear is facing a year-long ban. Worapoj Petchkoom is one of the country's best hopes for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics
Chinese lesbians protest blood donation ban
Lesbians in China have set up an online petition to be allowed to donate blood. According to state-run China Daily, the petition asks the government to repeal the 1998 ban.
Indian Supreme Court refuses to stay verdict on gay sex
The Indian Supreme Court today decided to reject a petition to put a recent High Court judgement on decriminalising gay sex on hold.
Pakistan court orders equal benefits for trans people
The Supreme Court in Islamabad has ordered that trans people should receive equal protection and support from the government.
India's Supreme Court accepts challenge to ruling on gay sex
The Indian Supreme Court has agreed to consider a petition against a lower court's ruling that homosexuality should be decriminalised.
Guru challenges Indian ruling on gay sex, saying homosexuality 'can be cured by yoga'
A recent judgement by the Delhi high court that homosexuality should be decriminalised is being challenged. Swami Baba Ramdev, a yoga guru, filed the challenge saying homosexuality was a "disease" and could be cured by yoga.
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