NELSON MANDELA
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| At first muted in his approach to HIV/Aids, Nelson Mandela eventually became a dedicated and extremely effective advocate for a more vigorous approach to the disease. Mr Mandela's son, Makgatho (right) died from Aids-related illness in 2005 bbc.co.uk | |
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| Will Young becomes PACE patron The mental health charity has been working for three decades to improve the mental health and emotional well-being of LGBT people in London pacehealth.org.uk 7 Dec 13 | |
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| Elton John condemns Russia's anti-gay laws during Moscow concert However, he issued a call while on stage at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow for harmony and compassion, as he condemned the anti-gay laws independent.co.uk 7 Dec 13 | |
GAY MARRIAGE First Australian gay weddings held in Canberra The hastily-arranged ceremonies were bitter-sweet occasions for some couples who realize the High Court could annul their unions on Thursday abcnews.go.com 7 Dec 13 SHOW BIZ Is every female pop star in a war to secure as many gay fans as possible? Whether it's a smart marketing move or not, people who sell themselves as welcoming to the LGBT community don't always live up to their projected image policymic.com 7 Dec 13 | |
| 'Gay' Christmas lights spark Rome row The lights were intended to be against homophobia following the suicide of a gay teenager in the city rappler.com 7 Dec 13 | |
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