Philippines trials anti-HIV drug as cases hit record high
A total of 1,098 new HIV cases were recorded in May - the highest monthly figure since the country's first reported case in 1984
Texas Senate votes to curb transgender access to public bathrooms
The measure would overturn local ordinances affirming transgender bathroom rights in such cities as Austin, San Antonio and Dallas
WIDER IMAGE-Thai transgender boxer winning the fight for acceptance
Thailand is widely seen as a paradise for gay and transgender people, but many say they are treated as second-class citizens
Britain eases blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men
Men who have sex with men are currently barred from donating blood for a year following their last sexual encounter in order to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV
Top lawmaker pushes for same-sex unions, divorce in Catholic Philippines
"Our citizens should not be excluded from society just because of the person they love"
Thousands dance through Berlin to promote gay and lesbian rights
"Same sex marriage is a step in the right direction but there is still a lot to do"
LGBT conference in China's 'gay capital' scuppered
It is not illegal to be gay in China but LGBT activists say deeply conservative attitudes towards homosexuality in some sections of society have led to occasional government clamp-downs
Asia's youngest nation offers glimmer of hope for LGBT rights
Some 500 people took part in East Timor's first-ever pride parade: "The sense of euphoria ... It reminds me of Independence Day in 2002"
Sex change prompts Singapore to annul couple's marriage
The unidentified couple were married as man and woman before the husband had a sex change surgery to become a female
British gay man wins right to equal pension for husband in landmark decision
"I am absolutely thrilled at today's ruling, which is a victory for basic fairness and decency"