The international ominous symbol of doom, the rainbow, will lead to Russia's extinction by turning heterosexuals into flaming homosezzuals, says one homophobic official in St. Petersburg. Details follow.

Huarmey, Peru Mayor José Benítez has attempted to cause panic among the people of his coastal beach town by warning them that drinking tap water from a new source will turn them gay. Details follow.

The American gay blogosphere is applauding two ads out of Argentina that have hit the country's airwaves. The spots, which ask Argentineans to support pending legislation that seeks to expand healthcare rights to transgender citizens, are about as progressive as a nationally-broadcasted TV commercial can get. Watch the ads that you likely couldn't imagine running in the U.S., after the jump.

By a nearly unanimous vote on Wednesday, lawmakers in St. Petersburg, Russia moved forward with heinous legislation that criminalizes discussing the LGBT community, rights, or anything gay-related with minors.

Frightening news out of Malaysia today where two states in the country are moving forward with plans to increase already harsh punishments for homosexuality. Details follow.

After 25 years of discriminating against all gay men, the United Kingdom, as promised, has lifted its ban on blood donations from gay men.

Providing us with great ideas for costumes to wear to the WeHo Halloween Carnavale tonight (donning nothing but a thoughtfully-placed rugby ball should do the trick or treat) are the first  promotional images from the Dieux du Stade 2012 calendar. Follow the jump for more of the NSFW-ish imagery and Halloweenie inspiration!

Darren Hayes (American fans might remember him from Savage Garden days) proudly came out of the closet five years ago. But his decision to do so didn't imply that he wanted to assume any responsibility for the gay community as a celebrity ambassador. In a new interview, Darren insists that he doesn't become a "poster child" for gays. Details follow.

The implications of the murky ruling are still being considered, but Brazil's highest court has ruled 4 - 1 that at least one same-sex couple in the country has access to full federal marriage rights.

The legislature of Queensland, Australia has moved a civil unions bill forward upon first reading of the legislation. Details follow.

Despite what many would have us believe, it is not possible to get rid of one's gaiety. It's intrinsic and John Smid (who resigned from Exodus International's Love in Action in 2008) has admitted the obvious. You hear that Bachmann, (Marcus, that is). Hear what Smid said after the jump.