Saturday, April 18, 2009

International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

US defence secretary Robert Gates has suggested that repealing the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military could take years - and implied it might not happen at all.

A study carried out by the University of Derby suggests that the fear of being outed is one of the reasons why some gay women in abusive relationships don't seek help.

MEPs are to vote next month on pioneering legislation that will secure mandatory paternity leave for heterosexual fathers and the partners of gay mothers for the first time.

People didn't thought it was possible to take a show like Jerry Springer and transform it into an opera that would play in some of the world’s most revered theatres. One such person was original cast member David Bedella.
So the rumours were true â€" New York Governor David Paterson announced the introduction of gay marriage legislation yesterday, and his opponents have already made their voices heard.
For those who have frequented R’n’B Superclub this compilation is a trek down memory lane. All the classics are here, along with some tracks yet to earn that status. But with some tracks running over the four minute mark - my train “went off the track” so many times, there was way too much picking up to do.
(Russia) Gay and Lesbian Film Festival “Bok o Bok” which was supposed to take place in Saint Petersburg from today and last until Sunday finally did not open after Fire Department Inspectors closed the place due to problems with fire security. In a phone interview to Project GayRussia.Ru, Organiser of the festival Irina Sergeeva said that the clubs “The Place” and “Sochi” where the screenings of the films were supposed to take place, were closed due to fire security reasons.

Reuters

Iraqi gay men face 'lives of hell'
BBC News, UK
Amnesty International, which believes at least 25 alleged gay men have been killed in Baghdad in the last few weeks, wrote to the Iraqi government last week seeking "urgent and concerted action" to bring the culprits to justice and protect the gay ...
Video: C-SPAN Vignette: US Army Patrol in Diyala Province, Iraq C-SPAN
Iraqi Gay Murders Surge; World Finally Takes Note Gay City News
Terrified Iraqi gays fear for their lives Gay NZ
prid;pride source.com - UK Gay News (press release)
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NZ Herald Auckland Metro

Gay looks for validation in Verizon
Contra Costa Times, CA
Finch had an 8-under 208 total on the Beijing CBD International course. Nationwide Tour: Bob Burns shot a 5-under 67 to take a two-shot into the final round of the Athens Regional Foundation Classic in Athens, Ga. Burns' round put him at 12-under 204, ...
Golf Capsules SI.com
GOLF ROUNDUP: Verizon on the horizon at Harbour Town Peoria Journal Star
Gay rides birdie run to top of Heritage leader board Honolulu Advertiser
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Ron Paul has a solution to the pirate problem
Los Angeles Times, CA
When even the state of Iowa is signing up for gay marriage, maybe it was inevitable that gay Republicans -- the sacrificial lamb that political guru Karl Rove used to assure George W. Bush's 2004 reelection -- would experience growing pains. ...
A sexy new Adidas promotion is earning five well-known Kiwi rugby players some global gay appreciation.
Lesbian political activist Lisa Prager expects Aucklanders "to rise up and say no" to the supercity scheme.
In Denver Post, freshman Congressman writes about need to pass federal hate crimes law. Read more….
Gov. Gregoire will sign bill. House vote 62-35. More than 5,000 couples registered. Read more….
Right wing group has financial woes Read more….
John Key has been getting into the groove at Auckland's Big Gay Out at Coyle Park in Pt Chevalier. It wasn't the Prime Minister's first visit to the event so the flair and frivolity did not come as a shock.
The Big Gay Out 09 will reflect the diversity of New Zealand's rainbow communities in the entertainment and events taking place this Sunday, 8 February from 12.00 till 7.30pm, in Coyle Park Pt Chevalier, Auckland.
The Australian Government is demanding a New Zealand surrogate mother pay child support for the baby she had for two gay Queensland men, aen, amid accusations she abandoned it.

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