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Anti-Gay License Plates Die
(Richmond, Virginia) Legislation has been withdrawn that would have seen cars in Virginia bearing license plates promoting heterosexual marriage.

Russia High Court: Niet To Gay Marriage
(Moscow) The Russian Supreme Court has refused to recognize same-sex marriage.

EastEnders Hunk: I'm Gay
EastEnders hunk Jake Maskall has just disappointed his female fans by revealing that he's gay.

Right wingers slam "disgusting" teen gay novel
Right wing Christian groups have attacked the publication of gay teen novel Boy Meets Boy, slamming its depiction of gay romance at high school.

Man in court over gay MP attacks
A man has appeared in court charged with abusing gay Labour MP Chris Bryant and threatening to "hound him out" of the region he represents.


Translated from Têtu:

Opening of a home for young homosexual Muslims.

A home intended for the young homosexual Muslims in trouble opened its doors in Amsterdam. The project is financed by the city. Al Mina Al Amin (« the shelter of the harbour ») - its name, is a "space for young Muslims who find difficulties in living their homosexuality because of their religion" Astrid Van Der Haver, spokeswoman of the Schroder Foundation which is involved in the initiative, explained to the AFP. "It is not about psychological or spiritual assistance. It is a place where these young persons can express themselves, speak with volunteers about the difficulties they meet", the spokeswoman added. The address of the home is being kept a secret.



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