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Paris marks International Day against Homophobia
18/05/2012 - On-the-spot France

Paris marks International Day against Homophobia

France is one of 70 countries around the world to mark the eighth annual International Day Against Homophobia on 17 May.

South Africa hosts Mister Gay World contest
12/03/2012 - International report

South Africa hosts Mister Gay World contest

Homosexuality has been making regular appearances in the African news in recent months.

15/02/2012 - Report: Uganda

Ugandan ethics minister breaks up secret gay rights conference

Uganda's Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo broke up a secret conference of gay rights activists at the Imperial Resort Hotel in Entebbe Tuesday.

India sees growth of gay tourism
10/02/2012 - International report

India sees growth of gay tourism

For long homosexuality has long been a hidden, and even illegal, aspect of Indian life.

29/01/2012 - African Union Summit

African Union must be more independent, Ping says during summit opening

The year 2011 was a year of trials and tribulations marked by many political and humanitarian crises, said African Union Chairman Jean Ping as he opened the African Union high-level summit of ...

Is life for gay people in Tunisia better since the revolution?
19/01/2012 - International report

Is life for gay people in Tunisia better since the revolution?

In January 2011, president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali left the country after demonstrations against unemployment and corruption. The Tunisian revolution was also a fight for more freedom.

Is life for gay people in Tunisia better since the revolution?
05/01/2012 - International report

Is life for gay people in Tunisia better since the revolution?

The revolution in Tunisia has brought with it many changes. Under the old regime, for example, being homosexual had always been a problem.

12/11/2011 - France

Gay couple, Communist mayor defy French law with same-sex marriage

A French gay couple were married on Saturday in the south-western town of Cabestany in a gesture they and the town’s Communist mayor hope will help change French law, which does not ...

Rudolf Brazda - the end of an era
30/09/2011 - On-the-spot France

Rudolf Brazda - the end of an era

On Wednesday in Paris, a ceremony was held to say goodbye to a French citizen with a remarkable life story.

23/09/2011 - France

Is my son gay? French smartphone app asks

French mothers can download an app which claims to tell them if their son is gay.

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