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Madrid global gay pride parade: Thousands march under tight security

Hundreds of thousands of people marched in a global gay pride demonstration in Madrid under tight security, and a parade of 52 floats took the festivities through the Spanish capital and into the night

Istanbul Pride march to take place despite govt ban citing law and order fears

Activists for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights say they will march for Pride in Istanbul, despite a ban by the governor's office.

US, EU protest UN decision to bar non-govt groups from AIDS meet

The United States and the European Union are protesting a UN decision to bar at least 20 non-governmental groups from taking part in a major AIDS conference in June.

Section 377 violates the principle of non-discrimination, hope Supreme Court of India recognises that: UN expert

UN expert Juan Mendez said on Wednesday he hopes that the Supreme Court of India makes an “enlightened” and "progressive" decision on Section 377.

Greece legalises same-sex civil unions, gives couples 'equal rights in life and death'

Greece's parliament early on Wednesday approved a bill granting same-sex couples the right to a civil union, despite strong opposition from the influential Orthodox church.

EU urges Russia not to pass law against 'gay propaganda'

The European Union (EU) has appealed to Russia not to introduce a law banning so-called "gay propaganda" .