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Seamus Kearney

Nepal

Frantic search for Nepal quake survivors, as aid begins to arrive

The number of dead continues to rise by the minute after Saturday's 7.9 magnitude quake

Nepal

Growing need for international help for Nepal quake victims

Many people have been forced from damaged buildings, others are too scared to be inside in case of further tremors

Nepal

Nepal quake was a "nightmare waiting to happen"

World scientists were in Kathmandu a week ago to study the risks if an earthquake struck

Nepal

Photographs emerge of deadly avalanche on Mount Everest

At least 17 people were killed at the Mt. Everest base camp on Saturday

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Nepal

Strong aftershocks add to misery for Nepal quake victims

Strong aftershocks continue to hit Nepal, with one measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale

Nepal

International rescue teams on their way to Nepal

Offers of help for Nepal after Saturday's massive quake are coming in from around the world

Nepal

Number of dead in Nepal quake continues to rise

The latest official death toll after the 7.9 magnitude quake in Nepal is now more than 2,000

Turkey

Moving ceremonies to mark centenary of the Gallipoli campaign

Ceremonies mark the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War One

India

Nepal quake also causes panic in India and Bangladesh

The quake was felt as far away as New Delhi, as well as in Bangladesh

Nepal

Many people killed and injured in powerful quake in Nepal

The shallow 7.9 magnitude quake was centred about 100 kilometres west of the capital

Yemen

Yemen's ex-president Saleh calls for political dialogue

As armed groups continue to battle each other on the streets of Yemen, there are fresh calls for political dialogue. It comes from the former

Nepal

Many dead and injured after powerful quake in Nepal

The shallow 7.9 magnitude quake was centred about 100 kilometres west of the capital

Turkey

Dawn service at Gallipoli to mark ANZAC centenary

Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders attend 100th anniversary event

Armenia

Leaders gather to mark 100th anniversary of Armenia massacre

World leaders, including the presidents of Russia, France and Serbia, have gathered in the Armenian capital

Armenia

Solemn ceremony in Armenia to mark 100th anniversary of massacres by Ottoman Turks

World leaders, including the presidents of Russia, France and Serbia, have gathered in the Armenian capital

World News

Saudi-led airstrikes halted in Yemen, replaced with operation "restoring hope"

Saudi Arabia has announced an end to its military campaign in Yemen

South Africa

Soldiers brought in to help South African police deal with anti-immigrant attacks

Seven people have been killed in the past three weeks in Durban and Johannesburg

Yemen

Saudi Arabia announces end to military campaign in Yemen

Saudi Arabia says it has achieved its goals against Houthi rebels in Yemen

Egypt

20-year jail term in Egypt for Muslim Brotherhood leader Mursi

Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Mursi has been jailed for 20 years without parole

Ukraine

US troops in Ukraine to train soldiers, angering Russia

Some 250 American troops are in Ukraine to help train local soldiers

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