Gay Pride Week

Lebanon this week becomes the first Arab country to celebrate gay pride but the opening event in a landmark run of festivities was cancelled after Islamists threatened violence.

The second night of Madrid's week-long Gay Pride festival saw the running of a high heeled race for men and the first attempt at a "silent" disco.About ten competitors flitted over the cobbled streets in their stilettos, showing some remarkable balance and poise.Afterwards a small group gathered in the Chueca square, in the heart of Madrid's gay di...

Lebanon this week becomes the first Arab country to celebrate gay pride but the opening event in a landmark run of festivities was cancelled after Islamists threatened violence.

The second night of Madrid's week-long Gay Pride festival saw the running of a high heeled race for men and the first attempt at a "silent" disco.About ten competitors flitted over the cobbled streets in their stilettos, showing some remarkable balance and poise.Afterwards a small group gathered in the Chueca square, in the heart of Madrid's gay di...