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Nepal’s ‘hidden’ mountains draw new wave of climbers

Nepal's mountains including Everest have long drawn climbers from across the world, but a growing community is exploring…

Nepal’s youth vow to keep up pressure, one month after unrest

Nepalis lit candles outside the fire-damaged parliament on Thursday, marking one month since anti-corruption protests toppled the government,…

New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

Nepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order…

New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’

Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "endĀ corruption" as she began work as interim prime…

Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday as the country's prime minister to lead a…

Nepal’s first woman chief justice to become next PM

Nepal's first woman Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki will be sworn in to lead the government in…

Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead political transition

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the "Gen…

Nepal army bids to restore order after deadly protests oust PM

Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze…

At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government…