Gay Asia

The birthing of Estee Longah - Boing Boing (blog)

Boing Boing (blog)

The birthing of Estee Longah Boing Boing (blog) The first time I saw him dress in drag was at InTouch, a now-defunct gay Asian bar in the Tenderloin. He was wearing a blond wig and a black dress; ... and more »

AIDS expert tells China's gay men to face up to responsibilities - Xinhua

AIDS expert tells China's gay men to face up to responsibilities Xinhua However, he said, "China represents one of the few countries in Asia that really takes AIDS seriously." The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had committed ... and more »

Anglicans reject move to 'separate' US church - NewsOK.com

California Catholic Daily

Anglicans reject move to 'separate' US church NewsOK.com The Episcopal Church has come under fire from sister Anglican churches for its decisions to consecrate an openly gay bishop in New Hampshire in 2003 and a ... Standing Committee blocks move to expel USChurch Times all 11 news articles »

Anti-gay laws spreading HIV in Asia-Pacific: UN - AFP

Reuters (press release)

Anti-gay laws spreading HIV in Asia-Pacific: UN AFP VIENNA — Laws criminalizing gay sex in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region is pushing infection rates of HIV and AIDS to "alarming" levels, ... Laws against homosexuality 'spreading HIV infections'PinkNews.co.uk HIV infection rising among MSM in India, China: UNZee News Int'l AIDS confab highlights human rights, preventionBay Area Reporter Denver Post all 1,587 news articles »

Temecula mosque plan sparks protest - Press-Enterprise

Temecula mosque plan sparks protest Press-Enterprise 8, which banned gay marriage in California. This time, the debate has turned to religion. Divisions over the mosque played out in a protest Friday in front ... and more »

US envoy to attend A-bomb ceremony - The Age

MyFox Washington DC

US envoy to attend A-bomb ceremony The Age SIXTY-FIVE years after the US bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, the US ambassador to Japan will attend the city's annual memorial ... US Ambassador Will Attend Hiroshima Memorial Ceremony for First TimeBloomberg US Envoy to Join Hiroshima Ceremony for First TimeBusinessWeek all 139 news articles »

Age-Old Nepalese Festival To Welcome Gay Pride Parade - AHN | All Headline News

Age-Old Nepalese Festival To Welcome Gay Pride Parade AHN | All Headline News ... Asia who is also the chair of Blue Diamond Society Nepal (BDS), an organization fighting for the rights of transgenders in the country, will hold a gay ... and more »

South Asian, lesbian and proud - Metro Canada - Vancouver

South Asian, lesbian and proud Metro Canada - Vancouver “We want to send a positive message that there are gay and lesbian people who are South Asian.” Sangha said he felt isolated while growing up and had no one ... and more »

Bollywood Actors Promote Nepal Gay Parade - Dallas Blog (blog)

Bollywood Actors Promote Nepal Gay Parade Dallas Blog (blog) A vocal lawmaker of South Asia, Sunil Panta, who also is the chair of Blue Diamond Society (BDS), an organization fighting for the rights of transgender in ...

In South Asia, Efforts to Halt Spread of HIV Make Headway - Voice of America

In South Asia, Efforts to Halt Spread of HIV Make Headway Voice of America "In India they won't come and tell you they are gay," Solomon said. "Gay people are getting married and they lead a bisexual life. ... and more »