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QUEEN GIVES NOD TO GAY MARRIAGE:
In a largely symbolic move, Queen Elizabeth has officially given her royal assent to same-sex marriage being legalised in England and Wales.
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MEET HEAT’S SEXY MANWATCH WINNER:
For the first time in the history of the popular heat ManWatch competition, the winner of the 2013 title hails from the Mother City. Meet him here.
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CAMEROON GAY GROUPS TOO SCARED TO OPERATE:
Following the murder of activist Eric Ohena Lembembe, terrified LGBT groups in Cameroon have said that they are suspending their vital work in combating HIV/AIDS.
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MUGABE SLAMS SOUTH AFRICA OVER GAY RIGHTS:
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has continued to attack gays ahead of the country's elections, this time targeting South Africa's support for gay rights and also threatening to decapitate gay men.
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COULD SA GET A GAY TV CHANNEL?:
A new player in the pay-TV market in South Africa hopes to launch with the country’s very first gay television channel.
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JAMAICA GAY GROUP CONDEMNS HORROR TRANS MURDER:
Jamaica's leading gay rights group has reacted with shock at the recent mob killing of a gender non-conforming teen who was stabbed, shot and chopped to death near Montego Bay.
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TOURISTS ARRESTED IN RUSSIA OVER GAY BAN LAW:
Three Dutch tourists visiting the city of Murmansk have become the first foreign victims of Russia's gay propaganda law.
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CAMEROON SLAMS MEDIA OVER GAY ACTIVIST MURDER:
Instead of focusing on solving the murder of gay activist Eric Ohena Lembembe, the Cameroonian government has instead criticised the media for its "provocative commentary".
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Gay friendly Isidingo celebrates 15 years:
Isidingo, the groundbreaking South African soapie, which featured the country’s first gay TV kiss and gay wedding, is celebrating its 15th birthday.
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OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ‘OPPOSES’ RUSSIAN GAY BAN:
An openly gay athlete plans to wear a rainbow pin in defiance, while the IOC says it will oppose discrimination against gay sportsmen and spectators during the Russian Winter Olympics.