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STARS TALK ABOUT SEXUALITY: Oprah Winfrey has again denied that she is lesbian, while pop singer Nell Furtado has come out as bisexual.

PROTESTS AGAINST IRANIAN PERSECUTION: Protests are planned around the world this week to campaign against Iran's persecution of gays and the hanging of two gay teenagers last year.

BANK COMMENDED FOR GAY COUPLE IN TV AD: Gays for Equitable Media (GEM), a lesbian and gay South African media advocacy group, has commended Nedbank for its home loans television advert, which includes a gay couple.

ALL-WOMAN SOCCER TEAM SET FOR GAMES: The Chosen FEW, a Johannesburg based women’s soccer team will be the only lesbian team from Africa to compete in the Gay Games.

NIGERIA: GAYS BLAMED FOR HIV RISE: Nigeria's National Action Committee on AIDS has accused homosexuals of being an obstacle in its efforts to tackle HIV/AIDS.

CIRCUMCISION TOUTED AS HIV PREVENTION: A new report published this week adds to research suggesting that male circumcision can help prevent the transmission of the HI Virus in Africa.

BIGOTED POPE AT IT AGAIN: Pope Benedict XVI’s determined crusade against same-sex marriage continued with a visit to Spain, where gay marriage has been legalised.

HOMOPHOBIC REGGAE CONCERTS AXED: Concerts by reggae stars Buju Banton and Beenie Man in the UK have been cancelled after complaints about their homophbic lyrics.

JOBS AT OUT: OUT, the Tshwane-based LGBT NGO, is advertising two job openings: a Sexual and Mental Health Services Manager and a Sexual Health Officer.

COPPÉLIA: Moira, the Faerie Godmother takes to the State Theatre Opera House in Pretoria to experience Coppélia performed by the South African Ballet Theatre.