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Apple CEO Tim Cook slams US 'dangerous discrimination' laws

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 12:01

Apple chief Tim Cook slammed what he called a wave of "dangerous" laws in several US states that he said promote discrimination and erode equality, in an editorial published Sunday.

Amnesty Brazil blasts Russian "homophobia"

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:25

Brazil`s branch of Amnesty International on Sunday held a rally in Rio to protest what it termed Russia`s "homophobia".

Gay sex: Supreme Court refuses to review its verdict

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 02:34

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by Centre and rights activists seeking review of its verdict declaring gay sex an offence punishable up to life imprisonment.

Gay rights groups borrow Games message for campaign

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 14:13

International gay rights campaigners are using branded clothing inspired by the Olympic movement`s own values to show their opposition to Russian laws on homosexuality ahead of the Sochi Games.

Elton John rebukes Russia`s anti-gay law, cites Moscow visit

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:57

Pop singer Elton John spoke out on Wednesday against Russia`s ban on homosexual propaganda, saying the law legitimized homophobia and provided legal cover to extremists.

US Methodist clergyman charged over gay wedding

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 08:33

The United Methodist Church has formally charged another clergyman for presiding at the same-sex wedding of his son.

Uganda President blocks anti-gay bill: Report

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:09

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has refused to approve a controversial bill that would see homosexuals jailed for life, saying there were better ways to cure the "abnormality", a report said Friday.

EU lawmakers `forcefully` condemn crackdown on gay communities

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 04:31

European Parliament on Thursday "forcefully condemned" laws in nearly 80 countries which criminalise or otherwise discriminate against homosexual men and women.

US criticizes Nigeria for same-sex marriage ban

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 04:44

The United States on Monday criticized Nigeria for approving a law that punishes same-sex marriage with prison, saying the move would curtail basic human rights.

Gay sex: Petition in SC for dismissal of Centre`s review plea

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 10:02

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court for dismissal of Centre`s plea seeking review of its judgement on making gay sex an offence in the country.

Pakistani-origin gay denied partnership visa in Australia

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:50

A Pakistani-origin gay will be deported from Australia next week after his application for a partnership visa was rejected, a media report said.

Union Ministers` remarks against gay sex verdict unwarranted: SC

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 12:22

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its displeasure with several Union ministers who had reacted adversely to its verdict reversing a Delhi High Court order on Section 377 that decriminalised homosexuality.