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U.N. urges Olympic social inclusion amid Russian gay rights storm
The U.N. General Assembly called on Wednesday for an international truce during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia and urged Moscow “to promote social inclusion without discrimination” amid outrage over the country’s ban on gay “propaganda” among minors.
Is it “moderate” to hate gays and women?
The existence of violent Islamists has enabled many deeply reactionary Islamic preachers to claim the mantle of being “moderate” because they do not support jihadism.
Man banned from Facebook for liking faggots
Robert Wilkes was blocked from Facebook after a comment about his favourite childhood dish of faggots sparked concerns about homophobia.
Homosexuality in Egypt under further crackdown
Egyptian prosecution ordered on 12 October 2013 fourteen suspects to be detained for four days pending investigation after being caught “in the act of homosexuality” inside a health spa in the poor neighborhood of Al-Marg, north-east of Cairo
Nottingham Pride Faces Closure After Racking Up Debts
The charity that runs Nottingham Pride has announced plans to close the pride, unless a generous benefactor helps raise the cash needed to continue.
IOC president says gays will be welcomed equally at Sochi Games
Thomas Bach is confident there will be no discrimination against gay athletes and visitors at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.