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Number of LGB adults in Britain heading to 1 mln

​Two percent of males in Britain identify themselves as gay or bisexual, the government's Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported Wednesday.

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Britain's Prince William appears on gay magazine cover

Prince William will appear on the July cover of Attitude speaking out against homophobia, the first time a British royal has been photographed for the front of a gay publication, the magazine said on Wednesday.

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Orlando shooting renews debate over limits on gay men donating blood

In the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla., 53 people were alive but wounded, many in desperate need of blood. Blood banks in the area put out a call for donors.

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U.S. embassy's rainbow flag draws fire from Jamaica's attorney general

​The decision to fly the rainbow flag at the United States' embassy following the Orlando gay nightclub massacre has drawn huge fire from Jamaica's Attorney General Marlene Malahoo-Forte.

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Orlando shooting gives LGBT Singaporeans a slight opening

A tragedy half a world away has created an unlikely opening for a repressed community in Singapore.

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After the Orlando massacre, it's important to remember why the gay disco matters – to everyone

As a barometer of a society’s inclusivity and as the crucible where modern dance music was forged, the gay nightclub has a huge significance, and not just for its patrons

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Aust'n state of Victoria to formally apologize for past treatment of homosexuals

The Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, will formally apologize to the state's gay population on Tuesday for past laws that criminalized homosexuality.

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Americans' support for gay marriage reaches new record high: poll

​Sixty-one percent of Americans say that marriage between same-sex couples should be recognized by the law as valid, found a Gallup poll released Thursday.

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Hong Kong doctors get lessons in how to be more welcoming to gay patients

Aids concern group offers training after survey reveals a fifth of homosexual men avoid seeing a GP

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In Vietnam, an unlikely haven for gays - and a lucrative market

If it had been in business a decade ago, Nguyen Anh Thuan's restaurant would have been a target for late-night police raids to arrest lawbreakers and stamp out "social evils".

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Taiwan pins same-sex marriage hopes on political change

Taiwan's presidential elections in January are expected to usher in a new political era, and many hope it will also see the island become the first Asian power to legalise same-sex marriage.

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First gay marriages take place in Ireland after landmark vote

Ireland in May became the first country to adopt gay marriage via a popular vote.

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Queer film festival to open in Taipei

​"Stonewall," a film about protests for gay rights in late 1960s in New York, will open the second Taiwan Queer Film Festival on Saturday.

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Obama criticized for pushing gay rights in Africa

​U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday delivered a firm message on gay rights during his landmark visit to Kenya, Africa, where homosexuality is outlawed, triggering strong criticism for apparently imposing his values on the continent.

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Kenyan lobbyists protest against same sex unions ahead of Obama visit

​Kenyan anti-gay lobbyists on Monday held a protest in Nairobi to condemn same sex unions, saying they contravene African cultural values and could lead to collapse of the family unit.

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Indian-controlled Kashmir chief criticized for supporting same-sex relationship

The Indian-controlled Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's comment on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) Thursday evoked sharp criticism from religious groups.