
Nepal earthquake was less intense than feared
The April 2015 Gorkha earthquake that struck Nepal produced less damage and weaker shaking than might be expected from a magnitude 7.8 quake in the area, according to a group of ten new articles pub ... more
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Post-quake Nepal struggles to preserve vanishing skills
In a dusty studio, Indra Kaji Shilpakar painstakingly carves intricate patterns into a wooden panel, one of a small group of highly-skilled craftsmen Nepal is relying on to rebuild its cultural heritage after April's major earthquake. ... more
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Deadly Indian Himalayan flood likely caused by glacier collapse, experts say
Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'
A French sailor's personal 'Plastic Odyssey'
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Nepal inks fuel agreement with China to ease crisis
Nepal signed its first ever fuel agreement with China Wednesday for Beijing to supply petroleum to ease a crippling shortage after protests blocked imports from sole supplier India, an official said. ... more
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India gets help with renewable energy sector
India is getting the financial support it needs to help build a vibrant renewable energy industry, the Asian Development Bank announced. ... more
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Crowds mass in Iraq's Karbala for mourning ritual
Huge crowds of black-clad Shiite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday, crying and beating their chests to commemorate the 7th century killing of the prophet's grandson. ... more
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Fuel-strapped Nepal sends team to China to ease supply
Nepali officials left for China Monday to negotiate a fuel deal and ease crippling shortages after protests over a new constitution blocked imports from its sole supplier India, a minister said. ... more
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Powerful quake rocks South Asia, 70 dead
A powerful 7.5 magnitude killed at least 70 people as it rocked south Asia on Monday, including 12 Afghan girls who were crushed to death in a stampede as they tried to flee their collapsing school. ... more
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