Lgbt

Hundreds of pro-China protesters rally amid Hong Kong chaos

Government supporters took to the streets of downtown Hong Kong after a chaotic working week saw hardcore anti-Beijing activists cause widespread disruption in the city and stretch police resources.

Dallas murders highlight violence against US LGBT community

At least two transgender women have been murdered with four more cases unsolved.

Ukraine’s next president? A comic, a ‘chocolate king’ or a ‘gas princess’

From a medical doctor to a self-declared sexist and a career spy, many aspire for the country's presidential post, but three candidates stand out.

Actor Jussie Smollett performs first time after attack

Actor Jussie Smollett of the US television program "Empire" was hospitalised on Tuesday after two men tied a rope around his neck, police said.

Hart steps down as Oscars host after outcry over old tweets

Kevin Hart steps aside just about an hour after refusing to apologise for tweets that resurfaced after he was announced as Oscars host.

India decriminalises same-gender acts in landmark verdict

In a unanimous decision, five supreme court justices ruled the colonial-era law was a weapon used to harass members of India's gay community resulting in discrimination. After the ruling, opponents of the law danced and waved flags outside the court.

Juggalos march on Washington to protest "gang" label

Thousand fans of US rap group "Insane Clown Posse" descended on Washington alleging discrimination since the FBI labeled them gang members in a 2011 report.

Malta 24th country to legalise same-sex marriage

With Wednesday's vote, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat fulfils campaign promise to make this the first law brought before parliament during his second term. The law replaces gendered terms with spouse, birth parent and parent who did not give birth.

Criminalised in many countries, homophobic violence continues

New report by a global rights group says torture, mutilation and murder motivated by sexual orientation are "still common" though legislative progress protecting LGBT rights has been made.

"It's in playing we become ourselves": Ian McKellen charms Istanbul

Shakespearean actor, film star and activist Sir Ian McKellen was in Istanbul for a few days, appearing at film screenings and talks. TRT World caught him in conversation with theatre director Serdar Bilis in a talk titled "Stage, Screen and Arena".

US Boy Scouts to accept transgender members

The Boy Scouts of America has announced it will accept members based on their gender identity, opening the door for transgender boys to join.

Taiwan may be the first Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage

The nation's parliament passed a draft of a marriage equality bill on Monday. Opponents of the legislative change protested against the bill and called for a referendum.