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Orlando shooting: LGBT people are not free to be themselves without fear
This kind of vicious hatred is an extreme example of the fear LGBT people face daily around the world.
Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen 'scouted Disney World' as potential target
Law authorities in the US believe that Omar Mateen also wanted to murder tourists at the theme park
Orlando shooting: LGBT Muslims speak up – 'Owen Jones was right to walk out'
LGBT Muslims speak about the impact of the mass shooting of LGBT people at nightclub Pulse in Orlando.
Orlando shooting: Photos of #TwoMenKissing hit social media in defiance against anti-LGBT attack
Social media users have made a poignant stand against the LGBT-targeted attack.
Orlando nightclub shooting: Music industry stars show support for LGBT community
Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and Cher have voiced their dismay after the attack on a gay club.
Orlando nightclub shooting: What do we know about Omar Mateen?
The 29-year-old husband and father killed at least 50 people and injured 53 others at the Pulse nightclub.
Orlando nightclub shooting: Multiple injuries at Pulse LGBT club
Reports that the gunman is still inside the night club and the incident is now reportedly a hostage situation.
Singapore tells foreign companies not to sponsor events that support LGBT
The government warns foreign companies not to interfere in its domestic issues.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raises LGBTQ flag on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
The prime minister hoisted the flag in celebration of first-ever Pride Month.
Church of Scotland votes to allow gay clergy to marry same-sex partners
Ministers will be allowed to be in same-sex marriages, but not perform gay marriages.
Lesbian couple jailed for kissing win over £55,000 lawsuit from Honolulu
The lawsuit said the couple were detained in jail for publicly displaying their affection at a grocery store.
Uproar as Muslim countries block LGBT groups from attending UN Aids conference
Banning the LGBT group will only impede global progress in combating HIV/Aids pandemic, says US.
Gay-rights activists detained for writing 'all love is equal' on Georgian Orthodox Patriarchate
Police hold 10 people in Tbilisi as city hosts World Congress of Families anti-same-sex marriage conference.
Meet Geraldine Roman, Philippines' first transgender Congress politician with 'a beautiful message'
Geraldine Roman tells IBTimes UK about her struggles with gender and her landmark political victory.
Obama Administration orders public schools to grant bathroom access to transgender students
Although the order cannot be enforced by law, it carries the threat of lawsuits or loss of federal aid.
Philippines' first transgender politician Geraldine Roman sweeps to congressional victory
History is made in Catholic Philippines as Geraldine Roman takes 62% of the vote.
Will Marvel Phase Three feature LGBT characters? Captain America: Civil War directors weigh in
The Russo brothers discuss the 'strong' possibility.
Kenya: Call to ban forced anal examinations to 'prove' homosexuality
Anal region inspections may constitute rape, Human Rights Watch warns.
Caitlyn Jenner takes up Donald Trump on transgender toilet offer
Caitlyn Jenner posted a video of herself using the women's bathroom at Trump tower in New York.
Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas cancel North Carolina concert over controversial anti-LGBT bill
The artists have criticised the anti-LGBT law passed in North Carolina, calling it 'hateful' in their Twitter post.
US Election 2016: Ted Cruz attacks Donald Trump over transgender bathroom bill
Cruz said: 'If Donald Trump dresses up like Hillary Clinton, he still can't use the little girl's restroom.'
Target facing boycott over its new transgender policy for customers and employees
Target had welcomed transgender customers to use bathrooms matching their gender identity.
ESPN star baseball analyst Curt Schilling fired for comments about transgender people
Schilling insists he was merely commenting on the 'functionality' of toilets.
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.
First gender-neutral toilet in California opens at school to accommodate transgender students
Santee Education Complex in Los Angenes converted a second-floor female toilet.
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.
Porn site xHamster bans North Carolina users over anti-LGBT toilet law
North Carolina users will see only a blank screen, as backlash against discriminatory law gathers pace.
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.