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Valery Rozov sets new world Basejumping record

Russia's Valery Rozov has beaten his own world basejumping record in the Himalayas

25/10/2016

World

Never say never: survival star Bear Grylls talks fear, masculinity and 007

With adventure TV shows in over 200 countries, numerous books and merchandising deals Grylls' schedule is timed to the minute, luckily we managed to grab him between takes as he filmed the latest camp

07/09/2016

Nepal

Nepal bus slips off mountain road killing at least 33

A bus in Nepal has slipped off a narrow mountain road killing at least 33 people and injuring 28 others.

16/08/2016

Nepal

Mount Everest claims third fatality in as many days

An Indian climber has died on Mount Everest, becoming at least the third person to be killed on the mountain in as many days.

23/05/2016

Nepal

Dutch climber dies on Everest descent

A Dutch climber has died while descending from Everest.

21/05/2016

Nepal

Frustration in Nepal as 'aid remains unspent,' one year after deadly quakes

One year on from the first of two devastating earthquakes in Nepal feelings of frustration, disappointment and despair are evident. As MPs took part

24/04/2016

World News

In Nepal life goes on, but recovery is slow

Almost a year after twin earthquakes battered Nepal, life in the Himalayan nation is still far from normal.

23/04/2016

Nepal

No survivors among 23 on board crashed plane in Nepal

Twenty three people – all 20 passengers and three crew – have been killed in a plane crash in Nepal on Wednesday morning. The Twin Otter plane

24/02/2016

Nepal

Bidhya Bhandari elected Nepal's first female president

Nepal has a new president, and for the first time, it’s a woman. The Himalayan nation’s parliament on Wednesday (October 28) chose Bidhya Bhandari

28/10/2015

Nepal

How is Nepal coping six months on from its devastating earthquake?

Concern is mounting for earthquake-hit communities in Nepal amid a stuttering recovery and the onset of winter.

21/10/2015

Nepal

Nepal adopts historic constitution

Nepal has adopted its first democratic constitution, a historic step which creates a secular, federal system following a campaign to create a modern

20/09/2015

Nepal

Nepal set to declare LGBT-friendly constitution

19/09/2015

Nepal

Nepal reopens historical sites following deadly earthquakes

Monday, June 15, marked an important and significant moment for Nepal. Less than two months after two devastating earthquakes struck the Himalayan

15/06/2015

Nepal

Landslides in Nepal leave over 50 dead

Aid workers have been searching through the rubble for survivors after Thursday’s landslides struck the northeastern Nepalese region of Taplejung

12/06/2015

Nepal

Nepal schools reopen one month after devastating earthquakes

Thousands of schools in areas worst hit by two earthquakes have re-opened in Nepal, one month after the devastating tremors. With most buildings

31/05/2015

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Nepal: one month after the deadly earthquake

26/05/2015

Nepal

One month after the quake Nepal waits in vain for salvation

It is a month since an earthquake shattered Nepal, but it seems like an eternity for the survivors. Fear still runs high of more tremors, and there

25/05/2015

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Nepal: earthquake recovery process

16/05/2015

Nepal

Nepal: 'No survivors' as wreckage of missing US helicopter is found

Nepal says search teams have found the wreckage of a US military helicopter that disappeared on a mission to deliver aid to earthquake victims. Six

15/05/2015

Nepal

Nepalese PM visits quake zone and takes woman to hospital in his helicopter

The Nepalese Prime Minister has visited some of the areas worst affected by the country’s two massive earthquakes. And someone’s life may have been

14/05/2015