Homosexuality

Brazil Asks Netflix To Remove Movie Depicting Jesus Christ As Gay

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 9, 2020

A judge in Brazil issued a temporary injunction Wednesday forcing Netflix to withdraw a comedy that depicts Jesus Christ in a homosexual relationship.

Pope Francis Compares Politicians Who Rage Against Gays To Hitler

World News | Reuters | Friday November 15, 2019

Pope Francis said on Friday politicians who rage against homosexuals, gypsies and Jews remind him of Hitler.

Saudi Arabia Backtracks After Controversy Over Clip On "Extremist Ideas"

World News | Reuters | Wednesday November 13, 2019

Saudi Arabia's state security agency distanced itself on Tuesday from a promotional video that categorized feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, blaming it on an action by individuals.

Saudi Arabia Labels Feminism, Homosexuality, Atheism As "Extremist Ideas"

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 12, 2019

A promotional video published by Saudi Arabia's state security agency categorises feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to promote tolerance and attract foreigners.

Army Wants Homosexuality, Adultery To Remain Punishable Offences: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 1, 2019

The Army wants homosexuality and adultery to remain as punishable offences to ensure discipline and has made a representation to the Defence Ministry, a year after the Supreme Court decriminalised these acts, sources said on Thursday.

"Apple Pushed Me Towards Homosexuality": Russian Man Sues Tech Giant

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 3, 2019

A Russian man has filed a lawsuit against Apple for moral harm claiming that an iPhone app had turned him gay, according to a copy of the complaint seen by AFP.

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.