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FORMER MARINE WINS MR GAY WORLD USA: In another symbolic nail in the coffin for “Don't Ask, Don’t Tell”, a former marine in the American military has been crowned Mr Gay World USA.

JOBURG PRIDE INVITES LGBTI GROUPS & NGOS: Organisers of the Johannesburg Pride scheduled for 28 September have invited LGBTI and human rights NGOs and community groups to take part in the event.

ENGLISH RUGBY HUNK POSES FOR GAY MAG COVER: English rugby star James Haskell is on the cover of the new edition of Attitude magazine, describing it as "a bit of love" for his gay fans.

CAMEROON GAY CLIENTS LAWYER BURGLED: Following ongoing death threats and harassment due to his defence of gay people in Cameroon, human rights lawyer Michel Togu� has had his offices burgled.

DISNEY CHANNEL TO FEATURE FIRST GAY CHARACTERS: In a first for the Disney Channel in the US, an upcoming episode of the sitcom Good Luck Charlie will include a family headed by two lesbian moms.

AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP VOTES AGAINST GAY BLOOD BAN: In a major development, the American Medical Association has voted against the country's lifetime ban on gay men donating blood.

IOC UNDER PRESSURE TO TAKE STAND ON RUSSIAN GAY RIGHTS: Human Rights Watch has urged the International Olympic Committee to take a stand against Russian homophobia ahead of next year's Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

NEW MR GAY SA OFFICIALLY WELCOMED: Following the recent surprise resignation of Jason Rogers, runner up Steve Williams was officially welcomed as Mr Gay South Africa last weekend.

GAY MEN IN MPUMALANGA’S SHOCK HIV RATE: A new study has revealed exceptionally high HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men in Mpumalanga, indicating an urgent need to improve services.

FASHION ICONS FACE JAIL: Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the duo behind the iconic Dolce & Gabbana label, have been sentenced to jail for tax evasion.