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Jail the Gays bill: Nigerian police hunt gay marriage organisers in Sokoto state
Nigerians involved in gay marriage or civil union face imprisonment for up to 14 years.
Louisiana floods destroy home of Christian leader who blamed natural disasters on gay people
President of Family Research Council said his family was forced to escape in a canoe.
LGBT community in mass exodus from Mormon religion
Thousands flee new rules which bar even children of LGBT parents.
Transgender sex worker found mutilated and burnt in new Istanbul gay hate crime
Hande Kader was last seen getting into a mans car days after a gay Syrian man was found dead in the city.
Isis reportedly throws gay man off a building in Iraq
The public execution was carried out by religious police as punishment for sex.
Grindr is not a gay sex peep show for straight people
If our dating rituals are weird to you it's because you denied us the luxury of normality in public for so long.
Gay community in Indonesia under unprecedented attack, says Human Rights Watch
A report has accused the Indonesian government of 'stoking flames of hatred and intolerance'.
Ugandan police arrest 20 people at Gay Pride event in Kampala
Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, where legislators are trying to pass an anti-gay bill.
Turkey: Headless, mutilated body of gay Syrian man discovered in Istanbul
Muhammed Wisam Sankari was identified by his housemates in western Turkey by only his clothes.
Transgender bathroom ruling temporarily blocked by highest US court
The decision directly affects transgender high school student Gavin Grimm in Virginia.
Labour MP Angela Eagle hit by homophobic slurs calling her 'Angie the dyke'
A man was arrested on suspicion of making death threats to Angela Eagle.
Homophobic killer stabbed gay student to death then wrote 'I always win' on bedroom wall
The attack on William Lound took place in student accommodation at Salford University.
Pink Pistols: Thousands join LGBT gun club after Orlando shootings
One day after the massacre, the number of Pink Pistols members more than doubled.
Dramatic increase in numbers of people seeking gender change in UK
As referrals rocket, people are having to wait years for an appointment.
Mississippi: US federal judge blocks anti-LGBT law just before its enforcement
The judge termed the law unconstitutional as it permitted denial of services to the LGBT community.
Pentagon says transgender troops will be allowed to serve openly in US military
Defence Secretary Ash Carter previously called the ban 'out-dated and harmful to the military'.
Gay Pride 2016: Flamboyant photos of celebrations around the world
London, New York City and San Francisco were among the cities taking part in the annual LGBT festivities.
Jerusalem Pride stabbing: Life sentence for ultra-Orthodox man who killed Shira Banki
Yishai Schlissel killed Banki and injured another five during stabbing rampage in 2015.
Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn told to resign over 'weak leadership' at London Pride parade
Labour leader was accused of 'failing considerably' to mobilise Labour's core base.
Brexit: TUC chief Frances O'Grady warns of 'dangerous moment' for progressive values at Pride 2016
O'Grady campaigned for a Remain vote at the referendum alongside major trade unions Unite and Unison
1981 gay bathhouse raids: Toronto police chief apologises during annual Pride reception
Mark Saunders called for greater co-operation between police forces and all communities.
Pride in London: LGBT couples to replace green 'walk' symbol on traffic signals in Trafalgar
7 signs, including the transgender symbol, will be installed at 50 pedestrian traffic signals.
Meet the LGBTI Ugandan community living in fear in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp
LGBTI refugees fled systematic human rights violations against the community in Uganda
Isolated LGBTI Ugandans face traumatic persecution in Kenyan refugee camps
IBTimes UK meets LGBTI Ugandans who claim they suffer attacks despite seeking safety in Kenya.
After the Orlando tragedy, we need to talk about the closet
Every non-LGBT person, faith, and political party needs to address the role it plays in building the closet.
Russia: Gay couple 'arrested' after signing book of condolence for Orlando victims
Islam Abdullabeckov and Felix Glyukman were visiting the US Embassy in Moscow.
Hacker floods pro-Isis Twitter accounts with gay porn and LGBT messages
The hacker known as WauchulaGhost targeted accounts promoting Isis following the Orlando attacks
Orlando gunman's father called for 'Allah to punish' Afghan friends with cancer
Seddique Mir Mateen has made a number of wild claims following the mass shooting by his son
Doctor Who spin-off Class will feature LGBT lead reveals creator Patrick Ness
Torchwood previously included a same-sex relationship between Captain Jack and Ianto.
Orlando gay club shooting: World pays tribute to victims with vigils and rainbow flags
Across the globe, people came together to express anger and sorrow at attack.