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No more 'Harry Potter', 'Friends'? Hungary’s anti-LGBT law may target films, TV shows - broadcasters

Marton Dunai, Reuters
Posted at Jun 17 10:49 AM

BUDAPEST - The largest broadcasters in Hungary criticized a new law banning the “display and promotion of homosexuality” among under-18s as a threat to freedom of expression, and one said it could impact showings of some Harry Potter films and classic TV shows. Read more »

Hungary seeks to ban 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 11 07:30 AM

BUDAPEST - The Hungarian ruling party of right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday introduced legislative amendments seeking to ban the "promotion" of homosexuality and sex changes. Read more »

Florida bans transgender women from school sports

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 02 07:36 AM

MIAMI - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in girls and women's sports at public schools in his southern US state. Read more »

Senegalese rally to criminalize homosexuality

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 09:59 AM

DAKAR, Senegal - Several hundred protesters rallied Sunday in Dakar to demand that homosexuality be made a crime in Senegal, according to AFP journalists.    Read more »

Cameroonian transgender women convicted of 'attempted homosexuality'

Reuters
Posted at May 12 08:27 AM

DOUALA- A court in Cameroon sentenced two transgender women on Tuesday to five years in prison for "attempted homosexuality" and other offenses after they were arrested for the clothes they wore in a restaurant, their lawyers said. Read more »

'I'm so done with that culture': Mimiyuuuh recalls dealing with homophobic relatives

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 04:38 PM

Just like most gay people, Mimiyuuuh also experienced homophobia from some of his relatives.  Read more »

Regrettable ruling in China LGBT case

South China Morning Post Editorial
Updated as of Mar 05 03:02 PM

Decision regarding textbook description of homosexuality as “a psychological disorder” goes against moves by mainland and international practice. Read more »

Erdogan hits out at 'LGBT youth' as police break up fresh protest

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 02 07:34 AM

ISTANBUL - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday lashed out at Turkey's LGBT movement, accusing it of "vandalism" following an outbreak of student protests. Read more »

Hungary PM urges gays to 'leave our children alone'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 11:11 AM

BUDAPEST - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Sunday that homosexuals should "leave our children alone" when asked about a children's book containing gay characters that was publicly shredded by a far-right politician. Read more »

Paaralan sa Iloilo, kinondena dahil sa expulsion ground nitong homosexuality

Cherry Palma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 11:04 AM

ILOILO CITY - Umani ng kritisismo sa social media ang isang Catholic school sa lungsod na sinabing ground for expulsion ang homosekswalidad dahil ito ay imoral.   Read more »

Republican congressman loses Virginia nomination after role in gay wedding

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters
Posted at Jun 15 07:08 AM

U.S. Representative Denver Riggleman, who drew criticism from fellow Virginia Republicans after presiding at a gay wedding last year, lost a primary challenge at a nominating convention on Saturday. Read more »

Singapore court upholds law that criminalizes gay sex

Reuters
Updated as of Mar 30 04:57 PM

Singapore's high court on Monday upheld a law that criminalizes sex between men, dismissing 3 appeals that argued it was unconstitutional, although prosecutions under the law are rare. Read more »

Canada moves to ban 'conversion therapy'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 10 10:44 AM

OTTAWA - The Canadian government on Monday announced a bill to ban so-called "conversion therapy," which tries to change the sexual orientation of young LGBT people. Read more »

Here come the brides in Northern Ireland's first same-sex marriage

Reuters
Posted at Feb 11 08:42 AM

BELFAST - Northern Ireland's first same-sex wedding is scheduled to take place on Tuesday after the government lifted a ban on gay marriage in the province, marking legalization of the practice throughout the United Kingdom. Read more »

LGBTQ altarpiece of original sin removed from church

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 12 09:21 AM

MALMÖ, SWEDEN - Two Eves on one side of the tree, two Adams on the other, each couple openly flirting: a Swedish diocese said Wednesday it would remove a gay depiction of original sin that hung briefly as an altarpiece. Read more »

Saudi promo video labels feminism, atheism, homosexuality as extremist ideas

Reuters
Posted at Nov 12 05:01 AM

DUBAI—A promotional video published by Saudi Arabia's state security agency categorizes feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to promote tolerance and attract foreigners. Read more »

Malaysia sentences 5 to jail for gay sex; caning, fines await arrested men

Reuters
Posted at Nov 07 09:01 PM

Sodomy and same-sex acts are illegal under Islamic law in Muslim-majority Malaysia, although convictions are rare. Read more »

Taiwan revels in first pride parade since legalizing gay marriage

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 27 12:43 AM

The island has long hosted the region's largest pride marches but this year Taiwan's LGBT community and their supporters had an extra reason to celebrate. Read more »

N. Ireland to legalize abortion, gay marriage

Joe Stenson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 22 06:05 AM

BELFAST - Abortion and same-sex marriage are set to become legal in Northern Ireland, after a group of local lawmakers failed Monday in a last-minute bid to thwart the London-ordered liberalization of the laws. Read more »

Court to hear Russian's claim that Apple 'turned him gay'

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 18 03:52 PM

MOSCOW - A Moscow court on Thursday holds a preliminary hearing in the case of a Russian man who is suing US tech giant Apple for allegedly turning him gay. Read more »