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Ted Osius “a known gay politician” has been sworn in to be the next ambassador to Vietnam, replacing David Shear who has held the position since 2011.

The marine admitted to choking the victim after discovering that she was a transgender woman when she undressed. Government prosecutors in the Philippines have formally charged a US Marine with the murder of a Filipino transgender woman in the country.

The ruling has increased vulnerability of gender and sexual minorities to violence, stigma and discrimination.

Business leaders in Hong Kong have reiterated their belief that respecting the rights of LGBT men and women makes good business sense.

Male students at the National Taiwan University are taking part in “Men’s Skirt Month” this December in a bid to break gender stereotypes and foster a gender-friendly environment on campus.

  The temple in Kyoto is the first Zen Buddhist temple to officiate symbolic ceremonies between same-sex couples in the country.

  Taiga Ishikawa, 40, from the Social Democratic Party is eager to promote the legalization of same-sex marriage if he is successful in his debut at national level politics.

This is a pivotal moment for equality in sport because the Olympic Movement has now stood up and officially recognized gay, lesbian and bi athletes and fans, say LGBT groups.

A United States panel has stopped short of easing a ban on gay men donating blood, a move media says would have helped curb discrimination against gay men and drop a law that is needlessly restrictive.

After Mayor's decision not to sign charter that protected rights of LGBTs, activists stage sit-in at Seoul City Hall