PinkPaperNews - Monday 31st 2011

Monday 31 October 2011
PM tells leaders aid is dependent on changing anti-gay policy Prime Minister David Cameron has told leaders of countries that continue to criminalise homosexuality that he plans to carry out his threat to withdraw aid, during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia. Thousands demonstrate against anti-gay discrimination Tens of thousands of protestors have attended the annual gay Pride parade in Taiwan’s Taipei City with the aim of highlighting anti-gay discrimination in the country. Manchester's Spartans continue unbeaten rugby league run The North West’s only gay and inclusive rugby team, The Manchester Village Spartans, are currently top of their league following an unbeaten run so far this season. 18 year-old detained over death of Stuart Walker A teenager has been detained by police over the gruesome death of gay man Stuart Walker. Former MP rejected by advice bureau board over his anti-gay-marriage views A former Scottish National Party MP has failed in his bid to be re-elected onto the board of Dundee’s Citizens Advice Bureau. Commonwealth chief Kamalesh Sharma backs gay rights Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma made history earlier this week, when he backed gay rights at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth People’s Forum in Australia.
Singing ‘pilot’ aims to “cheer up America” A street performer is seeking to “cheer up America” by singing a number of Broadway hits in cities across the country. Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi announce plans for vegan restaurant in L.A. Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres and her actress wife Portia de Rossi have announced plans to open vegan restaurant in Los Angeles. Channel 4 to broadcast new trans documentary series Channel 4 have announced plans to broadcast a brand new documentary on gender identity. American Idol singer Kelly Clarkson rubbishes lesbian rumours The original winner of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, has once again publicly dismissed rumours that she is gay.