Pinksixty News MONDAY 16 JULY 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 16/07/2012

The Netherlands has announced it is now accepting asylum applications from queer Iraqis. Applicants will have to prove their sexuality in an interview with immigration officials, who will be given special training.

Texas police have issued an artists impression of the killer of Mollie Olgin, who was gunned down with her girlfriend in Portland last month. Mary Chapa survived the shooting and has been working with police to identify their assailant.

A new report has shown over 30% of US homeless teens are LGBT. Abuse at home and family rejection are given as key causes for their homeless status.

Support for Father Paul Kelly's relaunched campaign to remove 'gay panic' as a defence in Queensland courts has received global support. The petition received over 100,000 signatures in 3 days, after it got mentioned by several high-profile Tweeters.

And finally, Glasgow in Scotland saw its biggest Pride ever at the weekend. 6000 people enjoyed a host of entertainment including a concert featuring X-Factor UK's Joe McElderry.

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