Homosexuality

Mathematician Who Cracked Nazi Code To Win World War II To Appear On Note

World News | Reuters | Monday July 15, 2019

Mathematician Alan Turing, whose cracking of a Nazi code helped the Allies to win World War Two but who committed suicide after being convicted for homosexuality, will appear on the Bank of England's new 50-pound banknote, the BoE said on Monday.

"Absolutely Fine By Me" If Children Came Out As Gay: Prince William

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Britain's Prince William said Wednesday it would be "fine by me" if his children came out as homosexual, but worried about the pressures it could place on them.

US Psychoanalysts Apologise For Labelling Homosexuality An Illness

World News | Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) apologised on Friday for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness, saying its past errors contributed to discrimination and trauma for LGBTQ people.

"Stain On Reputation": Bhutan Repeals Law Criminalising Homosexuality

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 8, 2019

Bhutan's LGBT community celebrated Saturday after the tiny Himalayan kingdom's parliament became the world's latest to decriminalise homosexuality.

Google Artist's Doodle Celebrates Pride History And A Personal Journey

World News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Tuesday June 4, 2019

Google Doodle On Pride Month: Today's Google Doodle commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the celebration and acceptance of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual identities.

Review Plea Filed In Supreme Court For Civil Rights Of Homosexuals

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of an order by which a plea for various civil rights, such as same-sex marriage, adoption and surrogacy for the LGBTQ community was dismissed.

New Sharia Laws: Brunei Sultan Calls For "Stronger" Islamic Teachings

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 3, 2019

Brunei's sultan called for Islamic teachings in the country to be strengthened as strict new sharia punishments, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery, were due to come into force on Wednesday.

Google Removes Gay "Conversion Therapy" App After Facing Flak

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 30, 2019

Facing immense pressure from the LGBTQ civil rights advocacy groups, Google has removed a controversial app that advocated for gay conversion therapy.

Brunei To Punish Gay Sex And Adultery With Death By Stoning

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 29, 2019

Adultery and gay sex in Brunei will be subject to death by stoning from next week, authorities said, under a strict Sharia law that has been on hold for four years amid heavy criticism.

Shabana Azmi Says Homosexuality In Films Has Come A Long Way From Fire To Made In Heaven

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 25, 2019

"Since then if I look at the journey till Made In Heaven, I have to say that space has opened up, really," said Shabana Azmi

Homosexuality Still A Crime In Kenya As Court Delays Ruling

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 22, 2019

Kenya's High Court on Friday postponed a much-anticipated ruling on whether to scrap colonial-era laws which criminalise homosexuality, citing a heavy case load.

Japan Gay Couples Seek Marriage Rights In Valentine's Lawsuit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 13, 2019

Chizuka Oe and Yoko Ogawa have been together for 25 years, but when they submitted their marriage registration at a Tokyo town hall, they knew it would be rejected.

Amit Shah Calls Passage Of Triple Talaq Bill "Historic", Slams Congress

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday December 27, 2018

Hours after the Lok Sabha passed the Triple Talaq Bill to criminalise the controversial practice of instant divorce in Islam, BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday demanded that the Congress apologise for subjecting Muslim women to "decades of injustice".

"Why Target Triple Talaq But Support Homosexuality?": Asaduddin Owaisi To Centre

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday December 28, 2018

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi today questioned the logic behind the government curbing the practice of Triple Talaq while supporting the "decriminalisation" of homosexuality. He termed it as an attack on the rights conferred upon Muslims by the constitution.

Apple Said to Remove Religious App Claiming Homosexuality Is a 'Sin'

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 24, 2018

Apple was yet to issue a statement on the app's removal, which was requested by a Truth Wins Out petition.