[UK]
‘Transsexual’ prisoners have rights to padded bras, makeup, says British government
The British Ministry of Justice has issued new rules mandating that prisoners be permitted to purchase what it calls “gender appropriate” clothing - which includes clothing for “transsexual” prisoners, who believe that their real sex is different from their biological sex.
Sex-change inmates to get make-up and padded bras

[Israel]
Video . Dana International - Ding Dong (Israel 2011)
Thirteen years after she won the Eurovision Song Contest, Israeli transsexual singer Dana International will represent Israel again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011. Dana International won the final of Kdam 2011 with the song Ding Dong, which she'll perform in the semifinals in Düsseldorf in May.
Transgender diva to represent Israel in Eurovision
Dana International to represent Israel at Eurovision again
Israel sends Dana International back to Eurovision
Israel Chooses Transsexual Dana International for Eurovision 2011

[Thailand]
Transsexual commits suicide in East Pattaya due to failed relationship
A transsexual apparently took his own life after finding out his boyfriend had two children from a previous marriage. Late on Tuesday Night, Police from Banglamung were called to an apartment complex named “The Way” in Soi Kow Tha Low 4 in East Pattaya and made their way to a 4th floor room and inspected the body of Khun Jagrit aged 23 who was hanging from a cloths rail inside one of the wardrobes.

[Indonesia]
Transvestite Dies After Taman Lawang Shooting
One transvestite has died and two others are injured after unknown attackers on Thursday morning fired shots at transvestites around Taman Lawang, Central Jakarta.
Taman Lawang Shooter Leaves Behind Motorcycle
Murderers of LGBT activist ride motorcycles: Police
Taman Lawang Shooter Claimed to Be Police Officer: Witness
One Transvestite Dead, Two Injured in Menteng Shooting
Transsexual killed in motorcycle robbery
Friends, family pay last respects to Lawang Park shooting victim
Activists Urge Police to Pursue Transvestite Killing

[Australia] [Film]
Indian filmmaker breaks gay taboo
The Indian Film Festival comes to Sydney and Melbourne this month, with a couple of intriguing queer-themed flicks to be found amongst the expected Bollywood glitz and glamour.
Receiving its Australian premiere at the festival, Just Another Love Story is an English-language drama about a transgender filmmaker who sets out to make a documentary about the real-life actor Chapal Bhaduri, who famously impersonated females on stage before women were allowed to act.

[AR, USA]
Marcal Camero Tye murdered in Forrest City
Police say the crime scene was brutal on Highway 334 in St. Francis County. Deputies say the evidence left behind gives them a better idea of what happened to 25-year-old Marcal Tye.
Body of man in drag found in Forrest City, Ark.
Man in Drag Found Dead on East Arkansas Highway
Transgender Woman Murdered in Arkansas
Transgender Woman Shot & Dragged In Arkansas
Trans woman murdered in Arkansas
Update on murder of Arkansas trans woman
Another Mid-South Transgender Murder
Marcal Camero Tye murdered in Forrest City
FBI may investigate Arkansas dragging death as hate crime
FBI Investigates East Arkansas Dragging Death As Possible Hate Crime
Explainer: Reporting On A Transgender Person
Hate May Be Motive For Forrest City Murder
[Commentary] Black Transwoman Killed In Arkansas-Disrespected By Media
Murder of transgendered man might be a hate crime
FBI now involved in Tye murder investigation
FBI Begins Investigation Into Forrest City, AR Murder
Sheriff says transgender woman shot in head, dragged under vehicle in eastern Arkansas
Was Transgender Female's Slaying a Hate Crime?
Sheriff: Transgender Murder Not A Hate Crime
[Commentary] Sheriff Says Tye Murder Probably Isn't a Hate Crime