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Amnesty International, the human rights watchdog will now be led by an Asian Muslim woman for the first time in its 40-year history.

Fire Sia examines why she needs to stop hiding from the "real world" and the reasons for creating different facades for herself, be it on Internet chatrooms or in real life.

Despite weeks of emotional public debate, the Tampa (Florida) police pension board has voted against awarding a slain police officer's pension benefits to her long time partner.

The widely publicised trial of the 52 Egyptian men who had been arrested at a gay disco on a boat has resumed in Cairo despite worldwide criticism.

A national survey shows that most high school seniors hold liberal, pro-gay opinions as compared to adults.

A quick gayhealth primer on protein powders, fat burners and other buff-up supplements.

Partygoers at this year's Sleaze Ball will have the opportunity of unleashing the beast within them and to mingle with other similarly wild creatures of the night.

Club drugs are becoming very popular all over the world. Here are some of the dangers and warnings to consider regarding the use and abuse of such substances.

Despite fierce opposition from Christian religious groups, the Taiwanese government granted funds of NT$1 million to subsidise the gay and lesbian event for the second consecutive year. Jon Mangan brings you the report from Taipei.

Organisers of the 2001 Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Parade hope the event will gain positive social recognition and encourage the glbt community to celebrate sexual diversity.