Pinksixty News TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2011
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2011-11-29

The UK Health Protection Agency has reported the highest rates of new HIV infection amongst gay men. 1 in 20 gay men are now living with HIV, although a quarter of those are unaware of their status.

After coming out as bisexual, 3 players in the Gay Softball League have been awarded undisclosed amounts following their teams disqualification on accusations of having too many straight players. The team were also awarded the trophy they were denied as a result of the claims.

A transgender woman known only as Ms W has lost her initial court action which would allow her to marry under her new gender. The Hong Kong legal process now only allows her to present at the Court of Final Appeal.

The first Asian gay travel symposium was held in New Delhi yesterday, despite being snubbed by the Indian Ministry of Tourism. Aimed primarily at the US market, it hopes to improve services in Asia to attract more queer tourists to the region.

And finally, Ben Cohen's sexy new 2012 calendar is taking pre-orders to raise funds for his Stand Up Foundation anti-bullying charity. You can support this important work whilst appreciating Ben's physique by ordering the calendar at www.standupfoundation.com