Australia's same-sex marriage bill defeated, senator resigns after bestiality remarks

After days of heated debate that saw one Liberal Party senator resign after linking same-sex marriage to bestiality, the bill was defeated with 42 MPs supporting the passage of the bill and 98 MPs against.

Born free and equal: New UN report supports the protection of the human rights of LGBT people

A new UN report Born Free and Equal presents the UN's new view that LGBT Rights are part of international human rights law. The report tells many grim stories of abuse – but equally, there are appealing pictures of gay parades and rainbow flags. Douglas Sanders reports.

Sexual orientation and gender identity issues excluded from draft ASEAN human rights declaration

NGO representatives have rejected the draft of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration as LGBTQs and other minorities get no mention at all in the draft which has been set for ratification by the regional bloc's 10 member-states at their summit in Cambodia this November.

Govt-endorsed parental guide to "identify" gay and lesbian children slammed

The guide to "help" parents in Malaysia identify gay and lesbian "symptoms" in their children says one indication is that gay men have muscular bodies and like to show their body by wearing V-neck and sleeveless clothes, among other clues.

Hong Kong's first openly gay lawmaker: Raymond Chan Chi-chuen

Newly elected lawmaker Raymond Chan Chi-chuen publicly acknowledges his sexual orientation a day after winning Sunday's election.

Nikon D600

So the rumors of an "affordable" Nikon full-framer were true. We got our mitts on this S$3,249 dSLR to see if it deserves all the hype.

Savages

A big, ambitious, exhibitionistic crime epic that takes a lot to say very little.

The Possession

The Possession turns back the clock to the era of slow, scary, old-school horror films.

Ruby Sparks

Lightweight and easy, but never absurd enough to fulfill the promise of its premise.

To Rome with Love

Woody's commissioned work is no masterpiece but it's a frothy and funny frolic.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Is the pen mightier than the finger? Here's our verdict on the stylus-toting Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.

Preview: Apple iPhone 5

The next-generation Apple smartphone may not pack the fastest processor or the largest display, but there are still many compelling reasons why it's still the top dog.

Alanis Morissette performs new album tracks, talks inspirations [VIDEO]

Over the years, Alanis Morissette has been a true musicial chameleon who has changed up her style and artistic point of view to reflect her evolving take on love, life and the immaterial things that truly make a difference.

Resident Evil: Retribution

This Resident Evil instalment might well be the most watchable one in the series yet.