The Egyptian government last week ordered that the 21 men convicted of "debauchery" in a crackdown on homosexuality be freed whilst awaiting a new trial.
Health researchers are investigating the possibility whether gay Internet chatrooms might have helped increase high-risk sexual activity among men who have sex with men (MSM).
A news report titled Male Hookers has drawn attention to the use of newspaper classified ads offering sex services under the guise of massage services.
In a dramatic turnaround, UK may allow same-sex and unmarried couples to adopt children so that more of the 60,000 children in care can find loving homes.
In a landmark case, a gay father in London has won joint parental rights over his child, which was born by artificial insemination to his lesbian friend.