Pinksixty FRIDAY 13 MAY 2011

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British MP David Laws has apologised to the House of Commons after being found guilty of financial wrongdoing. The former Chief Secretary to the Treasury was suspended after claiming expenses while living with his boyfriend. City authorities in Belarus have refused permission for an equality march to coincide with this month's International Day Against Homophobia. 100 applications were filed, but all were rejected. A Conservative Party leadership candidate in Canada has said gays shouldn't have special rights because homosexuality is a choice. John Cummins made the comments during a live radio interview, last night. An elderly lesbian couple from Toronto are in court this month accused of threatening to bomb a local school. Linda Pitney and Carole Tovell allegedly made the threats after thinking their grandchild's spelling bee competition was rigged. Finally, Australia's Foreign Minister has joined America's State Department in condemning Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill. The proposed legislation is being voted in our out of law today.

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