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PINK DOT 2015
Violence and discrimination against LGBT people revealed by UN
The UN's Human Rights Office has released a report detailing actions against LGBT persons around the world.
Saunas in Seoul accused of discrimination against old foreigners
A renowned gay sauna in South Korea's capital is said to have banned old, unattractive foreigners.
Police reject application for South Korea Pride Parade
Permission for LGBT march not granted due to fears of a stand-off between Christian groups and gay activists
Openly gay law-maker verbally abused on Hong Kong MTR
Raymond Chan, Hong Kong's only openly gay legislator, harassed by middle-aged women.
First Pink Dot rally held in Taipei
3000 people attended the inaugural LGBT rally, Pink Dot, in Taipei this weekend.
Bangkok's first Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
The Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival brings together 15 LGBT films from around the world next week
Caitlyn Jenner is revealed on Vanity Fair cover
In her first public interview since undergoing a gender transition, Caitlyn Jenner is Vanity Fair's June cover story
WATCH: Taiwanese pop star's LGBT-friendly music video banned in Singapore
Singapore's Media Development Authority has advised broadcasters in the city not to air Jolin Tsai's LGBT music video, "We're All Different, Yet The Same" due to 'mature content.'