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Hello, I'm Colin Fallesen and here are the international LGBT news headlines from Pinksixty. New Yorkers and Vancouverites were amongst those protesting Russian homophobia this week. Protests took place in 15 nations as all eyes turn towards Sochi for the Winter Olympics. Irish drag queen, Panti Bliss has been lauded for naming anti-gay politicians during an interview on RTE television. The network had to pay €85,000 in compensation, but Panti’s creator Rory O'Neill has been hailed a hero by activists. The Ugandan president is to be given a report which supposedly proves being gay is a learnt condition. Politically motivated ‘scientists’ are behind the report, which contradicts international studies referenced by the World Health Organisation. Russian authorities have halted the punishment of a 14 year old girl imposed under anti-gay propaganda laws. The teen came out in November and was put under juvenile supervision as a result, according to activist Lena Klimova. And finally, Google have shown their support for LGBT Russians & athletes on the opening day of the Winter Olympics. The search giant changed its logo to rainbow stripes and sporting figures today. Well that's all from us, at Pinksixty this week. Join us again on Monday.