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Relief Work on Hold in Nepal as Rescue Takes Priority Again After Aftershocks
Just as it seemed that Nepal had moved on from rescue operations to relief work, the massive aftershocks have brought it back to square one.
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US Marine Corps Helicopter Missing in Nepal Quake Area
A US Marine Corps helicopter involved in disaster relief efforts in Nepal was declared missing today while working in the vicinity of Charikot village, a spokesman for US Pacific Command said.
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Nepal to Send Back 4,050 Foreign Rescue Personnel
Nepal's disaster panel on Sunday recommended that 4,050 foreign rescue and search personnel be sent back as its own security personnel can handle the task of recovering the remaining bodies of people killed in the April 25 earthquake, an official said.
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Nepal's Rich Cultural Heritage Devastated by Earthquake
Sujan Shrestha says it breaks his heart to look at the piles of rubble that are all that remain of the ancient Nepalese temples where he has worshipped all his life.
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Over 6,600 Dead in Earthquake, No Possibility of Finding More Survivors, Says Nepal Government
Nepal's government ruled out the possibility today of finding more survivors buried in the rubble from last weekend's massive earthquake as it announced the death toll had risen to 6,621.
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Nepal Earthquake: Barack Obama Calls Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, Offers 'Deep Condolences'
US President Barack Obama called Nepal's prime minister on Wednesday to express his "deep condolences" for the loss of life in a massive earthquake that has devastated the Himalayan nation.
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Around 50,000 Pregnant Women Affected From Quake in Nepal: UN
Around 50,000 pregnant women and girls could be affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal which has killed over 5,000 people and impacted the life of some eight million people, the UN said today.
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Nepal Earthquake: Britain's Nepalese Community to Hold Prayers at Trafalgar Square
Britain's Nepalese community will hold prayers at London's iconic Trafalgar Square for those affected in the devastating earthquake which has killed over 4,000 people in Nepal.
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Nepal Earthquake: US to Send $10 Million in Aid to Help Victims, Says John Kerry
The United States is sending a total of $10 million in relief to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake, US Secretary of State John Kerry said today as the death toll passed 4,000.
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India to Augment Petroleum Products to Quake-Ravaged Nepal, Says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Amid massive shortage of petroleum products including LPG in Nepal following a ravaging earthquake, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that India will augment fuel supply to the neighbouring country to meet its requirement.
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Nepal Earthquake: Facebook to Match Donations Made for Victims
Social networking giant Facebook today said it will match the donations made by people to International Medical Corps for victims of Nepal earthquake, up to $2 million.
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Relief Work on Hold in Nepal as Rescue Takes Priority Again After Aftershocks
Just as it seemed that Nepal had moved on from rescue operations to relief work, the massive aftershocks have brought it back to square one.
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US Marine Corps Helicopter Missing in Nepal Quake Area
A US Marine Corps helicopter involved in disaster relief efforts in Nepal was declared missing today while working in the vicinity of Charikot village, a spokesman for US Pacific Command said.
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Nepal to Send Back 4,050 Foreign Rescue Personnel
Nepal's disaster panel on Sunday recommended that 4,050 foreign rescue and search personnel be sent back as its own security personnel can handle the task of recovering the remaining bodies of people killed in the April 25 earthquake, an official said.
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Nepal's Rich Cultural Heritage Devastated by Earthquake
Sujan Shrestha says it breaks his heart to look at the piles of rubble that are all that remain of the ancient Nepalese temples where he has worshipped all his life.
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Over 6,600 Dead in Earthquake, No Possibility of Finding More Survivors, Says Nepal Government
Nepal's government ruled out the possibility today of finding more survivors buried in the rubble from last weekend's massive earthquake as it announced the death toll had risen to 6,621.
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Nepal Earthquake: Barack Obama Calls Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, Offers 'Deep Condolences'
US President Barack Obama called Nepal's prime minister on Wednesday to express his "deep condolences" for the loss of life in a massive earthquake that has devastated the Himalayan nation.
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Around 50,000 Pregnant Women Affected From Quake in Nepal: UN
Around 50,000 pregnant women and girls could be affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal which has killed over 5,000 people and impacted the life of some eight million people, the UN said today.
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Nepal Earthquake: Britain's Nepalese Community to Hold Prayers at Trafalgar Square
Britain's Nepalese community will hold prayers at London's iconic Trafalgar Square for those affected in the devastating earthquake which has killed over 4,000 people in Nepal.
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Nepal Earthquake: US to Send $10 Million in Aid to Help Victims, Says John Kerry
The United States is sending a total of $10 million in relief to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake, US Secretary of State John Kerry said today as the death toll passed 4,000.
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India to Augment Petroleum Products to Quake-Ravaged Nepal, Says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Amid massive shortage of petroleum products including LPG in Nepal following a ravaging earthquake, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that India will augment fuel supply to the neighbouring country to meet its requirement.
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Nepal Earthquake: Facebook to Match Donations Made for Victims
Social networking giant Facebook today said it will match the donations made by people to International Medical Corps for victims of Nepal earthquake, up to $2 million.
