Moscow's anti-gay protesters held
By Damian Grammaticas
BBC News, Moscow

Thirty nine people have been arrested in Moscow after protesting outside a gay nightclub on Monday.

Riot police were brought in to control a mixture of right-wing and religious activists, who picketed the club and shouted insults at people leaving it.

For two nights in a row, Russia's gay and lesbian clubs have been targeted.

A leading gay rights activist said the rallies were the result of homophobic remarks by the city government and religious leaders. the rest