FIFA urged to tackle anti-gay laws in WC host countries of Qatar, Russia

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 19:01

FIFA has urged to pressure World Cup hosts Qatar and Russia to relax their anti-gay laws, to ensure fans and players of all races, religions and sexuality feel comfortable going to the tournaments in both the countries.

Russian relay champions deny kisses were part of `anti-gay law` protest

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 14:57

Two of the four Russian female sprinters, who exchanged quick kisses after winning a relay race at the World Championships in Moscow, have shrugged off speculation that it was done deliberately to protest Russia`s new controversial law against gays.

Russia confirms it will arrest athletes who violate anti-gay laws during Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 16:03

Russia`s interior ministry has confirmed that athletes at the Winter Olympics will be arrested if they breach Russia`s controversial gay propaganda laws.

Russian politician calls Stephen Fry `sick` for urging boycott of Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 13:23

Vitaly Milonov, co-creator of Russia`s anti-gay laws, has accused British actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry for being `sick` to the level that he tried to commit suicide in 2012, after the latter called for boycotting Winter Olympics in Russia in wage of homophobic prejudice.