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Indonesia's president urged to scrap anti-LGBT+ law changes

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New York City moves to avert legal battle over gay conversion therapy

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Strange bed fellows unite to fight trans rights in Australia

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Opposition in Brazil blame political tone for anti-LGBT+ violence

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Credit union focusing on LGBT+ needs set to open next year in U.S.

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Honour for British LGBT+ leader revives row over trans rights

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Millions may risk jail as Indonesia to outlaw sex outside marriage

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Brazil prosecutor orders indictments in Rio councilwoman murder case

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U.S. man in same-sex marriage sues Japan government for long-term visa

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Soccer-French federation head: Stop games over racist chants - but not homophobic ones

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Semenya eyes 'new journey' after signing for South African club JVW

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Hamed Sinno, lead singer of the band @mashrou3leila says he was heartbroken by rising homophobia in Lebanon, after death threats stopped him performing last month 

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