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Uruguayan Sen. Michelle Suarez speaks with reporters before taking an oath of office, in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo: AP)

Uruguay's first transgender senator seated, vows LGBTQ protections

Previously, as an activist, she helped draft a bill that legalized gay marriage when it became law in 2013.

11 Oct 2017 7:18 AM GMT

The couple has become the first in Germany to celebrate a same-sex wedding, after a new law called marriage for all came into force Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Berlin gay couple are the first to adopt child in Germany

The Koroks have been caring for foster children for several years.

11 Oct 2017 5:26 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Satire on EU bureaucracy wins German book prize

Menasse accepted the prize in Frankfurt.

10 Oct 2017 2:24 PM GMT

John Collison. (Photo: Youtube)

John Collison is the youngest self-made billionaire

The 27-year-old co-founded Stripe.

10 Oct 2017 12:24 PM GMT

Kim Yo-Jong became a regular member of Kim Jong-Ils entourage until his death in 2011 and featured prominently in official photos of the funeral, mourning alongside her brother. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong-Un's sister becomes most powerful woman in state's political...

Kim Yo-Jong is believed to be in her late 20s, making her the youngest member of the reshuffled Workers' Party...

10 Oct 2017 10:22 AM GMT

Sylvester Stallone. (Photo: AP)

Sylvester Stallone to return as director after 7 years for Creed 2

The veteran has announced that he will direct and produce 'Creed 2', the eighth installment in the Rocky franchise.

10 Oct 2017 8:08 AM GMT

Stiles Zuschlag, a transgender Maine teen who was crowned homecoming king at his new school says he wants to use the attention to spread love and tolerance. (Photo: AP)

Transgender teen named homecoming king wants to spread love

Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine, named Stiles Zuschlag homecoming king on October 6.

10 Oct 2017 5:41 AM GMT

Madhu Valli (centre) after winning the title. The beauty pageant attracts people of Indian origin from across the world. (Photo: Facebook/ Madhu Valli)

Madhu Valli from USA crowned Miss India Worldwide

Winner says her dream is to be recording artist and music, she says, is her passion.

10 Oct 2017 4:51 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Karan King becomes first Indian to tattoo his eyeballs

Check out the finished product.

9 Oct 2017 2:09 PM GMT

Screengrab from Lady Gagas video.

'Be kinder, be braver': Lady Gaga films an inspiring anti-bullying...

The singer has filmed an inspiring video on Instagram after learning her friend's daughter is being bullied.

9 Oct 2017 8:24 AM GMT

This is Indias first world title at the youth championships since Deepika Kumaris victories in 2009 and 2011. (Photo: Twitter)

World Archery Youth Championships: Indian pair bag gold medal

India also bagged one silver and one bronze in a promising show by the youngsters.

9 Oct 2017 8:22 AM GMT

Transgender couple finds acceptance in rural Nepal

Transgender couple finds acceptance in rural Nepal

Many transgender people in the country still struggle to be open about their identity despite progressive laws in Nepal.

9 Oct 2017 7:02 AM GMT