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Mount Everest Is Now Officially That Little Bit Higher Than Before

China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest, ending a discrepancy between the two nations.
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, AP

I Got A Medical Tourist Visa To Give Birth In Another Country

I chose to give birth in Thailand because, given my circumstances, it was the safest option.
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Americans Trapped In Nepal Frustrated With U.S. Government's Lack Of Response

Nearly 10,000 tourists are stranded in Nepal after the government suspended all international flights to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Explosions In Nepali Capital Kills 3, Injures 5

The two blasts in Kathmandu may have been the work of a splinter group of former Maoist rebels, according to police.
By Gopal Sharma, Reuters

At Least 50 Dead After Plane Crashes While Landing At Kathmandu Airport In Nepal

The aircraft hit an airport fence and burst into flames.
By Reuters

Lost Taiwanese Hiker Rescued From Himalayas 3 Days After Girlfriend Died

The couple had been missing for weeks after trekking in to the mountains in early March.
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Drones Aid In Search For Lost Grand Canyon Hikers

Lou Ann Merrell and her step grandson have been missing since April 19.
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What My Aunt, A Health Volunteer In Nepal, Taught Me About Women And Neglected Diseases

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Protesters Want Nepal Declared An Official Hindu State

Before Nepal became a secular republic, its kings were believed to be reincarnations of the god Vishnu.
By The Associated Press