BAGHDAD, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The improved freedom and security in Iraq do not extend to the homosexual population, who are subject to a sexual cleansing campaign, evidence shows.

MOSCOW, May 27 (UPI) -- Gay rights activists trying to raise support for gay pride parades were beaten and pelted with eggs and garbage, then arrested in Moscow Sunday.

TIPTON, England, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- A pub in Tipton refuses to quit serving a faggot pie named after British television personality Michael Barrymore, saying the name's all in good fun.

LONDON, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- British police are investigating alleged homophobic lyrics in songs by at least four well known Jamaican dancehall singers.

LONDON, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man, known for lyrics inciting violence against gays and women, apologized for his music, saying he meant no harm.

LONDON, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- A London court has rejected a request to issue a warrant for the arrest of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the BBC reported Wednesday.

LONDON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Jamaican reggae star Bounty Killer has canceled two U.K. concerts after charges that his songs incite homophobic violence.

LONDON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Gay rights activists Saturday took credit for the cancellation of concerts by Jamaica's Bounty Killer in Birmingham and London.

LONDON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- British gay rights groups are asking for an investigation of some of reggae music's biggest stars over lyrics said to incite violence against gay people.