During the Cold War, hundreds of gay men and lesbians in Canada lost government and military jobs because of their sexual orientation. They are about to get an apology.
Officials in Glasgow will impound commercial waste bins left on the street outside designated times.
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A growing number of gay Chinese couples are going abroad to have babies, but face legal hurdles back home.
Police Scotland says it is developing an estate investment programme to ensure its buildings are "fit for purpose".
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It can be hard to get into longboarding when you are the only girl at the skate park.
