7+ hour, 14+ min ago  (646+ words) Draped in garlands, Bhumika Shrestha on Monday became Nepal's first transgender woman lawmaker, marking a milestone for a marginalised community in the Himalayan nation. The 37-year-old was confirmed by Nepal's Election Commission as a proportional-representation MP from the centrist Rastriya…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1011+ words) Vatican City: As the Catholic Church enters a period of mourning following the death of Pope Francis, tributes continue to pour in for a pontiff who was as beloved for his humility as he was controversial for his reforms.Born…...