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How the Eurovision Song Contest became an unstoppable celebration of LGBT culture
It sends out a clear message of tolerance and acceptance.
UK court rules same-sex Indian couple can be deported despite no legal recognition in India
The lesbian couple could be forced to go back to India, where their marriage would not be recognised by law.
Philippines' first transgender politician Geraldine Roman sweeps to congressional victory
History is made in Catholic Philippines as Geraldine Roman takes 62% of the vote.
Being asexual: Sexual attraction is like a language I can't speak
IBTimes UK speaks to two asexual people about their lives, relationships and the lack of sexual attraction.
Scores of protesters arrested in North Carolina at transgender 'bathroom bill' demonstration
Democrats have filed a repeal against a new law that they say discriminates against LGBT people.
North Carolina anti-LGBT law stirs protest
Three dozen people who opposed the law have been arrested.
ESPN star baseball analyst Curt Schilling fired for comments about transgender people
Schilling insists he was merely commenting on the 'functionality' of toilets.
UK Foreign Office issues warning for LGBT travellers visiting Mississippi and North Carolina
The two states have passed controversial anti-LGBT laws in the last few months.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Robert Mugabe discussed same-sex marriage
Mugabe is known for hard lines against homosexuality and the implementing of anti-gay laws.
Boss of UK spy agency GCHQ apologises for treatment of gay codebreaker Alan Turing
Robert Hannigan said it was the 'nation's loss' for not employing gay people at GCHQ until the 1990s.
Why the toilet has become a key battleground for transgender rights
North Carolina's 'bathroom bill' says trans people must use bathrooms that correspond with their birth gender.
Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi gig over new anti-LGBT law
Adams was due to play Biloxi, Mississippi, on Thursday 14 April.
Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina show in defiance of 'anti-LGBT' law
'The Boss' joins companies such as Apple and HP in condemning House Bill 2.
Transgender Day of Visibility: A guide to non-binary terminology and how to use it
A guide to transgender, non-binary terminology and pronouns for international awareness event on 31 March.
Georgia governor vetoes anti-LGBT bill but supporters seek to overturn decision
House Bill 757 allows businesses to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on religious grounds.
North Carolina cans transgender toilets and discrimination protections for LGBT community
New state law bigfoots local statutes, pointedly omits LGBT community in new 'anti-discrimination' measure.
LGBT scientists targeted by homophobic abuse at Cern laboratory in Geneva
Noticeboards of Cern's LGBT group defaced with Old Testament text calling homosexual sex 'abomination'.
Malcolm Turnbull to be first Australian prime minister to attend Sydney gay Mardi Gras
Turnbull is the first sitting Australian leader to attend Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras event.
Human Rights Watch Film Festival preview: Censorship in China and the refugee crisis take centre stage
The themes cover migration, the environment, artists as agitators as well as LGBT, children and women's rights.
Canned formula milk is 'making babies gay' claims Indonesian mayor
Arief R Wismansyah, mayor of Tangerang in Jakarta, spoke out at a pregnancy seminar.
Apple vs FBI: Chelsea Manning warns government would use encryption to target LGBT community
Manning has said encryption is a way for LGBT people to protect themselves against discrimination.
MPs complain after Christian gay abstinence group Living Out wins charitable status
Living Out, which tells Christian homosexuals to abstain from gay sex, entered into register of charities.
Anti-gay campaign accidentally raises thousands of pounds for LGBT charity event
The anti-gay Stop Safe Schools Coalition raised A$45,000 (£22,000) for the cause they were campaigning against.
Manny Pacquiao fired by Nike over anti-gay comments
The sporting giant said they 'no longer have a relationship' with Pacquiao.
British LGBT Awards: Full list of nominees revealed including Adele and Zayn Malik
This year's nominees include Stephen Fry, Eddie Redmayne, Sam Smith and Hilary Clinton.
Jai Dara Latto: Ex Miss Transgender to walk 30 miles in heels and underwear for LGBT rights
Latto wants to raise awareness about LGBTI+ rights in India, Thailand and Scotland.
Tennessee man 'threatens daughter with knife' after she tells him she's lesbian
Ike Wright also allegedly waved the knife at his daughter's girlfriend, prompting police to arrest him.
LGBT history month 2016: Top ten milestones achieved in British history
The month of February celebrates the achievements of LGBT people in their respective fields.
LGBT history month 2016: Top inspirational quotes from famous personalities
LGBT history month is observed in February in the UK.
LGBT history month 2016: Events, festivals, film screenings and performances around the UK
LGBT history month is your chance to find out more about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movements.