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Monthly archives: November 2013

12 November 2013 / Comments Off on Texas police investigate vicious ambush on gay man

Texas police investigate vicious ambush on gay man

Police in Texas have arrested a man following a suspected hate crime attack on a gay man. Continue reading

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12 November 2013 / Comments Off on London councils back new HIV prevention plan

London councils back new HIV prevention plan

London’s councils have agreed a new £3.4 million funding plan for HIV services. Continue reading

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12 November 2013 / Comments Off on Manchester activists protest Pride problems

Manchester activists protest Pride problems

Activists in Manchester gathered outside the Pride offices on Monday to protest at the delays in releasing charity donation figures. Continue reading

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11 November 2013 / Comments Off on 80% of Commonwealth countries make homosexuality illegal: join the protest

80% of Commonwealth countries make homosexuality illegal: join the protest

Organisers of the Commonwealth leaders meeting are being condemned by human rights organisations for ignoring the criminalisation of LGBTI people. Continue reading

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8 November 2013 / Comments Off on Croatia to vote on banning equal marriage

Croatia to vote on banning equal marriage

Croatia will ask people to agree that marriage is between a man and a woman – and amend the constitution accordingly. Continue reading

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8 November 2013 / Comments Off on HIV ‘weakening’ as immune system adapts

HIV ‘weakening’ as immune system adapts

Researchers have discovered that the HIV virus in some parts of the world may be weakening as the human immune system evolves to battle it. Continue reading

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7 November 2013 / Comments Off on European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal

European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal

European Court says heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal – but also says no asylum for gay refugees in fear of imprisonment Continue reading

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7 November 2013 / Comments Off on THT fundraiser brings in £80,000

THT fundraiser brings in £80,000

A star studded reception held by the Terrence Higgins Trust last night is expected to have raised some £80,000 for the charity’s funds.
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6 November 2013 / Comments Off on NAT releases World Aids Day red ribbons

NAT releases World Aids Day red ribbons

The National Aids Trust is selling a modern geometric wooden red ribbon to complement their traditional sparkly ribbon brooch Continue reading

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6 November 2013 / Comments Off on Hopes of Hepatitis C cure raised after successful tests

Hopes of Hepatitis C cure raised after successful tests

Scientists have reported the successful eradication of hepatitis C in patients using two new antiviral drugs, raising hopes of a possible cure. Continue reading

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