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Heavy metal band’s same-sex kiss defies Russia anti-LGBTQ law:
Two members of German heavy metal band Rammstein have shown their solidarity with Russia's LGBTQ community with a same-sex kiss in Moscow.
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Russian teen fined for ‘gay propaganda’ fights back:
A teenager, who is the first minor to be charged under Russia's so-called 'gay propaganda' law, is fighting against his conviction.
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Russia World Cup | Gay couple severely beaten while rainbow flag waved at match:
A French same-sex couple visiting Russia for the FIFA
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Russia World Cup | UK LGBT activist Peter Tatchell arrested in Moscow:
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup opening, activist Peter Tatchell was arrested