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Hello, I'm Colin Fallesen and here are the international LGBT news headlines from Pinksixty.
The Pope has called for acceptance of diversity in his New Year address at St Peter’s Basilica
in Rome.
He said "we all belong to the same human family and we share a common destiny.”
Israel’s Tax Authority has decided to grant equal tax credits to gay parents.
The decision was enacted despite a bill regarding the matter being stalled in the Knesset.
An arson attack at a packed Seattle gay nightclub was discovered and foiled at the last minute
at New Year.
Police are searching for a suspect who ignited gasoline in a stairway just after midnight
at the Broadway Neighbours club.
Canada’s Foreign Minister has urged Russia to drop its anti-gay law in a letter to his
Russian counter-part.
John Baird wrote to Sergey Lavrov in December, ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics next month.
And finally, TV drama The Vampire Diaries will be adding a new gay character after its
mid-season break, according to E!
Luke is "a new hottie, sarcastic and gay” with a central storyline in the second half
of season 5.
Well that's all from us at Pinksixty for today. Join us again tomorrow.