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Archbishop of Canterbury 'profoundly sorry' for comments on homosexuality

Jessica Geen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:14:03 PST

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams apologised today for statements he has made about gay people in the church. He said he was "profoundly sorry" for giving the impression of "ignoring or undervaluing" human realities.

Pope admits priests 'violated' the rights of children

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:53:56 PST

Pope Benedict XVI has admitted in a speech that certain members of the church “violated rights” of children.

Parents complain after children directed to gay fetish site

Adam Lake — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:18:49 PST

A government spokesman has had to apologize after children searching for an educational website were directed to a gay pornography site instead.

INTERVIEW: Why I believe in an international day against hate crime

Adam Lake — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:52:50 PST

Pinknews.co.uk speaks to Mark Healey from community group 17-24-30 about why more needs to be done to combat hate crime.

David Cameron makes hijab joke to gay magazine

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:29:12 PST

Conservative leader David Cameron had to backtrack over a joke he made in an interview with popular gay magazine Attitude. In an hour long interview with the Tory leader, tipped to become Britain’s next Prime Minister, Cameron was questioned about being inclusive of minority groups.

Gay rights activist Peter Tatchell 'disappointed' with FA decision

Adam Lake — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:46:21 PST

Peter Tatchell of the LGBT rights group, OutRage! claims today that the FA’s decision to cancel the screening of an anti homophobia film, “Has thrown the Football Association’s commitment to tackling homophobia into disarray”

Judge overseeing Prop 8 trial 'outed' by US media

Adam Lake — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:16:30 PST

Vaughn Walker, the Chief US District Judge overseeing the Proposition 8 trial, has been outed by a leading American newspaper.

Preview: PinkNews.co.uk founder explores his 'teenage dotcom millionaire' past

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:17:48 PST

PinkNews.co.uk founder and Channel 4 News Correspondent Benjamin Cohen is to revisit his life as a teenage dotcom millionaire a decade ago in a programme broadcast this afternoon on BBC Radio 4.

'Kick it Out' director defends anti-homophobia film

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:19:30 PST

‘Kick it Out’, the body responsible for tackling homophobia and racism in football, has responded to the FA’s decision to postpone the showing of a short film aimed at tackling homophobia.

Vodafone urges gay community, 'Please keep your faith in us'

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:29:53 PST

Vodafone has admitted that it was a member of staff and not a hacker who caused outrage on Friday by sending out a homophobic rant to its 10,000 followers on Twitter.

New site set to support African HIV/AIDS epidemic

Adam Lake — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:35:27 PST

The HIV/AIDS charity (RED) has launched a new online flower service that will help provide AIDS drugs for people living in Africa. The project, named FLOWE(RED), will sell ethically sources flowers imported from Africa and donate all profits to projects aimed at tackling HIV/AIDS in Africa. Last week saw the launch of its website www.flowered.com

Browne: Being gay in business "was simply unacceptable"

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:20:41 PST

In his first major interview since being ‘outed’ by a Sunday newspaper, former BP CEO Lord Browne has spoken about the difficulties that gay men face in business. In a wide ranging interview with The Sunday Times, the 61 year old spoke openly about his years in the closet and how he has used his experiences to help others.

Human rights group urges government to stop gay deportation

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:32:10 PST

Human rights groups have called on the British government to intervene in an asylum case which could see openly gay Alvin Gahimbaze deported to Burundi.

Tory Councillor defends 'Queen team' jibe

Adam Lake — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:42:12 PST

Conservative Councillor Keith Parker has refused to back down on comments made at a scrutiny board meeting, despite admitting referring to gay men as the “queen team.”

Pope to include Scotland in UK visit

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:39:03 PST

Pope Benedict XVI said today he would also be visiting Scotland when he comes to the UK later this year. He made the announcement to Scottish bishops visiting the Vatican.

Anne Hathaway left Catholicism after brother came out

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:29 PST

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has revealed her family became Episcopalians after her brother came out. She said: "Why should I support an organisation that has a limited view of my beloved brother?"

Gavin and Stacey actor to appear in Boy George biopic

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:22:31 PST

Gay singer Boy George will be the subject of a new BBC biopic, it was announced today. The drama will document his early life up to his 1980s heyday and cast members will include Mat Horne, best known for comedy Gavin and Stacey and the flop movie Lesbian Vampire Killers.

No gay marriage for Albania

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:32:33 PST

A gay rights law passed in Albania yesterday will outlaw homophobic discrimination but will not allow same-sex marriage, despite support for it from the prime minister.

First investment advisory management unit for gay businesses

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:36:01 PST

Galileo Capital Management has announced the launch of LGBT Capital, the first corporate advisory and investment management unit exclusively for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans market.

Lesbian heiress died from diabetes complications

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:13:46 PST

Casey Johnson, the Johnson & Johnson heiress and financee of Tila Tequila, died from diabetes complications, a coroner said yesterday.