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Protests against bigoted comments by a Japanese politician show the 'growing strength' of the Japanese LGBT community.

A minister ordered the removal, saying he does not support promoting LGBT culture.

If Thailand passes bill in September as planned, it will beat Taiwan to becoming the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Due to colonial-era laws, Malaysia is listed as one of the world's 72 countries that criminalize homosexuality.

India's supreme court is preparing to rule on whether homosexuality is illegal.

Despite 33-degree heat and protests from conservatives, South Korea's largest LGBT event saw 30,000 take to the streets.

Two men were publicly flogged 80 times.

Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam charges gay lawmaker to prove city is ready for same sex marriage.

Asia's youngest nation celebrates LGBT pride in the capital, Dili.

Minister said government does not support LGBT but that their rights were protected.